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Topical Past Papers

IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 2


[Extended | Multiple Choice Questions]

Exam Series: Feb/Mar 2017  Oct/Nov 2024


Format Type A:
Answers to all questions are provided as an appendix

[Link]
Eminent Exam Preparation Resources
2
Introduction

Each Topical Past Paper Questions Compilation contains a comprehensive collection of hundreds of ques-
tions and corresponding answer schemes, presented in worksheet format. The questions are carefully
arranged according to their respective chapters and topics, which align with the latest IGCSE or AS/A
Level subject content. Here are the key features of these resources:

1. The workbook covers a wide range of topics, which are organized according to the latest syllabus
content for Cambridge IGCSE or AS/A Level exams.

2. Each topic includes numerous questions, allowing students to practice and reinforce their under-
standing of key concepts and skills.

3. The questions are accompanied by detailed answer schemes, which provide clear explanations and
guidance for students to improve their performance.

4. The workbook's format is user-friendly, with worksheets that are easy to read and navigate.

5. This workbook is an ideal resource for students who want to familiarize themselves with the types of
questions that may appear in their exams and to develop their problem-solving and analytical skills.

Overall, Topical Past Paper Questions Workbooks are a valuable tool for students preparing for IGCSE
or AS/A level exams, providing them with the opportunity to practice and rene their knowledge and skills
in a structured and comprehensive manner. To provide a clearer description of this book's specications,
here are some key details:

ˆ Title: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 2 Topical Past Papers

ˆ Subtitle: Exam Practice Worksheets With Answer Scheme

ˆ Examination board: Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)

ˆ Subject code: 0620

ˆ Years covered: Feb/Mar 2017  Oct/Nov 2024

ˆ Paper: 2

ˆ Number of pages: 814

ˆ Number of questions: 1861

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Contents

1 States of matter 7

1.1 Solids, liquids and gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7


1.2 Diusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2 Atoms, elements and compounds 35

2.1 Elements, compounds and mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35


2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.3 Isotopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
2.4 Ions and ionic bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2.5 Simple molecules and covalent bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
2.6 Giant covalent structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
2.7 Metallic bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

3 Stoichiometry 115

3.1 Formulae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115


3.2 Relative masses of atoms and molecules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
3.3 The mole and the Avogadro constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

4 Electrochemistry 157

4.1 Electrolysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157


4.2 Hydrogenoxygen fuel cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

5 Chemical energetics 203

5.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

6 Chemical reactions 255

6.1 Physical and chemical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255


6.2 Rate of reaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
6.3 Reversible reactions and equilibrium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
6.4 Redox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340

7 Acids, bases and salts 363

7.1 The characteristic properties of acids and bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363


7.2 Oxides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
7.3 Preparation of salts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

8 The Periodic Table 423

8.1 Arrangement of elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423


8.2 Group I properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
8.3 Group VII properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
8.4 Transition elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461
8.5 Noble gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

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9 Metals 483
9.1 Properties of metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
9.2 Uses of metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492
9.3 Alloys and their properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497
9.4 Reactivity series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506
9.5 Corrosion of metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524
9.6 Extraction of metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538

10 Chemistry of the environment 561


10.1 Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561
10.2 Fertilisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575
10.3 Air quality and climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577

11 Organic chemistry 605


11.1 Formulae, functional groups and terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605
11.2 Naming organic compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625
11.3 Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637
11.4 Alkanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 647
11.5 Alkenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656
11.6 Alcohols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 670
11.7 Carboxylic acids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 687
11.8 Polymers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701

12 Experimental techniques and chemical analysis 735


12.1 Experimental design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735
12.2 Acidbase titrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 747
12.3 Chromatography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750
12.4 Separation and purication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 774
12.5 Identication of ions and gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 782

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Exothermic reactions release energy, usually in the form of heat, resulting in an increase in temperature of the surroundings. Conversely, endothermic reactions absorb energy, causing a decrease in temperature. These differences are significant in practical applications; exothermic reactions are used in heat generation and endothermic processes are important in cooling systems and energy absorption in industrial processes .

Transition metals exhibit unique properties such as variable oxidation states, formation of colored compounds, and catalytic activity. These characteristics stem from their ability to use d-orbitals in bonding. This diversity makes them valuable in industrial catalysts, for example in the Haber process for ammonia synthesis, and in the production of pigments and alloys .

Isotopes of an element differ in the number of neutrons they contain while having the same number of protons. This difference in neutron number results in different atomic masses, but isotopes generally have similar chemical properties because they maintain the same electron configuration .

Metallic bonding involves a lattice of positive ions surrounded by a 'sea' of delocalized electrons. This structure allows metals to conduct electricity as the electrons can move freely through the lattice. The non-directional nature of metallic bonds also contributes to the malleability of metals, as layers of atoms can slide over each other without breaking the bonds .

Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons between species, with oxidation corresponding to loss of electrons and reduction to gain. These reactions are integral to electrochemistry as they underpin the functioning of electrochemical cells, including batteries and electrolysis. For example, they are used in the extraction of metals, electroplating, and in fuel cells for energy conversion .

Ionic bonds form between metals and non-metals through the transfer of electrons, resulting in the formation of oppositely charged ions. These strong electrostatic forces give ionic compounds properties such as high melting and boiling points, as considerable energy is required to break the bonds. Additionally, ionic compounds are generally soluble in water due to their ability to dissociate into ions .

Group I elements (alkali metals) are highly reactive, soft, and have low melting points, with reactivity increasing down the group. Group VII elements (halogens) are also reactive, existing in various physical states at room temperature, with reactivity decreasing down the group. Trends such as increasing atomic size and decreasing ionization energy down both groups explain these properties .

In chemical manufacturing, achieving equilibrium in reversible reactions is crucial for optimizing yield and efficiency. The principles of Le Chatelier's principle allow prediction of how changes in conditions can shift equilibrium, which is used to increase yield. For example, increasing pressure or concentration, or temperature adjustments can drive the equilibrium towards product formation in industrial syntheses .

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