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Q1 · The diagrams show an investigation into the conditions needed for rusting of iron nails 0654/11 May/June 2005
26 The diagrams show an investigation into the conditions needed for rusting of iron nails. 1 2 3 4 oil layer nail nail and nail and nail in and salty drying boiled water water agent water The nails in tubes 1 and 2 rust within a few days. Which conditions are required for rusting? A air alone B air and water C salt and water D water alone
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Answer: B
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Q2 · In which flask does iron rust? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2007
25 In which flask does iron rust? A B C D rubber rubber rubber rubber bung bung bung bung argon carbon oxygen nitrogen dioxide water iron nail water iron nail water iron nail water iron nail
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Answer: C
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Q3 · In which tube does the iron nail rust in the shortest time? 0654/11 May/June 2012
24 In which tube does the iron nail rust in the shortest time? A B C D boiled tap oxygen nitrogen tap water water gas gas
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Answer: B
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Q4 · The diagram shows gas P being passed through liquid X and then over iron filings 0654/12 May/June 2012
24 The diagram shows gas P being passed through liquid X and then over iron filings. gas P iron filings liquid X Which gas and liquid cause the iron to rust? gas P liquid X A nitrogen concentrated sulfuric acid (a drying agent) B nitrogen water C oxygen concentrated sulfuric acid (a drying agent) D oxygen water
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Answer: D
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Q5 · The diagram shows gas P being passed through liquid X and then over iron filings 0654/13 May/June 2012
24 The diagram shows gas P being passed through liquid X and then over iron filings. gas P iron filings liquid X Which gas and liquid cause the iron to rust? gas P liquid X A nitrogen concentrated sulfuric acid (a drying agent) B nitrogen water C oxygen concentrated sulfuric acid (a drying agent) D oxygen water
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Answer: D
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Q6 · An old iron sword that had been buried under the ground was found covered with a layer of… 0654/11 May/June 2013
24 An old iron sword that had been buried under the ground was found covered with a layer of tar. When the tar was removed no rust could be observed on the sword. What is the reason for this? A The tar allowed oxygen and water to come into contact with the iron sword. B The tar allowed oxygen but not water to come into contact with the iron sword. C The tar prevented oxygen and water from coming into contact with the iron sword. D The tar prevented oxygen but not water from coming into contact with the iron sword.
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Answer: C
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Q7 · An old iron sword that had been buried under the ground was found covered with a layer of… 0654/13 May/June 2013
23 An old iron sword that had been buried under the ground was found covered with a layer of tar. When the tar was removed no rust could be observed on the sword. What is the reason for this? A The tar allowed oxygen and water to come into contact with the iron sword. B The tar allowed oxygen but not water to come into contact with the iron sword. C The tar prevented oxygen and water from coming into contact with the iron sword. D The tar prevented oxygen but not water from coming into contact with the iron sword.
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Answer: C
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Q8 · Why is aluminium used to make food containers? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2014
23 Why is aluminium used to make food containers? A It has a low melting point. B It has a high density. C It is strong. D It resists corrosion.
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Answer: D
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Q9 · Which statement is not a reason why aluminium is used in aircraft manufacture? 0654/13 May/June 2016
23 Which statement is not a reason why aluminium is used in aircraft manufacture? A It forms low density alloys. B It is malleable. C It is more reactive than iron. D It is resistant to corrosion.
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Answer: C
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Q10 · Which conditions are required for rusting? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2016
25 Which conditions are required for rusting? A air only B air and water C salt and water D water only
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Answer: B
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Q11 · Which conditions are required for rusting? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2016
25 Which conditions are required for rusting? A air only B air and water C salt and water D water only
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Answer: B
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Q12 · Which conditions are required for rusting? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2016
25 Which conditions are required for rusting? A air only B air and water C salt and water D water only
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Answer: B
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Q13 · The diagram shows an experiment about the rusting of iron 0654/12 May/June 2017
25 The diagram shows an experiment about the rusting of iron. iron air test-tube water level at beginning of experiment water The apparatus is left for one week. After one week the water level has risen up the test-tube by ««1«« because the ««2«« in the air reacts with the iron. Which row completes gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A 20% nitrogen B 20% oxygen C 79% nitrogen D 79% oxygen
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Answer: B
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Q14 · The diagram shows gas P being passed through liquid X and over iron filings 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2018
25 The diagram shows gas P being passed through liquid X and over iron filings. gas P iron filings liquid X Which gas and liquid cause the iron to rust? gas P liquid X A nitrogen concentrated sulfuric acid (a drying agent) B nitrogen water C oxygen concentrated sulfuric acid (a drying agent) D oxygen water
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Answer: D
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Q15 · The diagram shows gas P being passed through liquid X and over iron filings 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2018
25 The diagram shows gas P being passed through liquid X and over iron filings. gas P iron filings liquid X Which gas and liquid cause the iron to rust? gas P liquid X A nitrogen concentrated sulfuric acid (a drying agent) B nitrogen water C oxygen concentrated sulfuric acid (a drying agent) D oxygen water
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Answer: D
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Q16 · The diagram shows gas P being passed through liquid X and over iron filings 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2018
25 The diagram shows gas P being passed through liquid X and over iron filings. gas P iron filings liquid X Which gas and liquid cause the iron to rust? gas P liquid X A nitrogen concentrated sulfuric acid (a drying agent) B nitrogen water C oxygen concentrated sulfuric acid (a drying agent) D oxygen water
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Answer: D
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Q17 · Some properties of aluminium are listed 0654/11 May/June 2019
22 Some properties of aluminium are listed. 1 conducts electricity 2 malleable 3 resistant to corrosion Which properties make aluminium suitable for use as food containers? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only
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Answer: D
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Q18 · Which statement explains why the rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2019
19 Which statement explains why the rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction? A Iron gains oxygen. B Iron is a transition metal. C Iron is very reactive. D Iron loses oxygen.
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Answer: A
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Q19 · Which statement is not a reason why aluminium is used in aircraft manufacture? 0654/12 May/June 2020
23 Which statement is not a reason why aluminium is used in aircraft manufacture? A It forms low density alloys. B It is malleable. C It is more reactive than iron. D It is resistant to corrosion.
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Answer: C
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Q20 · Which substances are needed for iron to rust? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2023
25 Which substances are needed for iron to rust? A oxygen and water B nitrogen and water C oxygen only D water only
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Answer: A
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Q21 · Which statement explains why the rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction? 0654/12 Feb/March 2024
20 Which statement explains why the rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction? A Iron gains oxygen. B Iron is a transition element. C Iron is very reactive. D Iron loses oxygen.
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Answer: A
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Q22 · Which property explains why aluminium is used to make food containers? 0654/12 May/June 2025
19 Which property explains why aluminium is used to make food containers? A low density B high strength C resistant to corrosion D shiny
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Answer: C
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Q23 · Which property explains why aluminium is used to make food containers? 0654/13 May/June 2025
19 Which property explains why aluminium is used to make food containers? A low density B high strength C resistant to corrosion D shiny
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Answer: C
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