IGCSE Chemistry 0620 Paper 33, Oct/Nov 2023

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0620/33 · Oct/Nov 2023

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A list of substances is shown. ammonia calcium oxide carbon monoxide cobalt(II) chloride ethane ethanol ethene oxygen potassium oxide sodium sulfate sulfuric acid water Answer the following questions using only the substances from the list. Each substance may be used once, more than once or not at all. Give the name of the substance that:

a

is a product of photosynthesis

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b

is a member of the alkene homologous series

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c

has an ion with a charge of 1–

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d

is used to remove sulfur dioxide in flue gas desulfurisation

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e

is the product formed in a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell

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f

is used to test for water.

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2

Hydrocarbons are compounds of carbon and hydrogen.

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a

State the meaning of the term compound.

[2]
b(i)

Fig. 2.1 shows a fractionating column for separating petroleum into different hydrocarbon fractions. On Fig. 2.1, draw an X inside the column to show where the hydrocarbon with the highest boiling point collects.

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b(ii)

Name the fraction labelled B in Fig. 2.1.

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b(iii)

State the name of the fraction which has hydrocarbons with the shortest chain length.

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b(iv)

State one use of the naphtha fraction.

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a(i)

Table 3.1 shows the average concentrations, in ng/1000cm3, of air pollutants in four different years. Table 3.1 Name the pollutant which has the highest concentration in 2019.

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a(ii)

Name the pollutant that shows a continuous decrease in concentration from 2019 to 2022.

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a(iii)

Calculate the average mass, in ng, of hydrocarbons in a 200cm3 sample of polluted air in 2019. mass = .............................. ng

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b(i)

State one source of oxides of nitrogen in the air.

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b(ii)

Oxides of nitrogen contribute to acid rain. Give one other effect of oxides of nitrogen in the air.

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b(iii)

Unpolluted water has a neutral pH. Choose from the list the pH value of a neutral substance. Draw a circle around your chosen answer. pH 1 pH 6 pH 7 pH 14

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c

Nitrogen dioxide is an acidic oxide. Choose an oxide from the list which is also an acidic oxide. Tick (✓) one box. copper(II) oxide magnesium oxide phosphorus(V) oxide sodium oxide

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d(i)

Sulfur dioxide reacts with oxygen to produce sulfur trioxide. Complete the symbol equation for this reaction. .....SO2 + .......... ⇌ 2SO3

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d(ii)

State the meaning of the symbol ⇌.

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d(iii)

Sulfur trioxide reacts with calcium oxide to produce calcium sulfate. Describe a test for sulfate ions. test ...................................................................................................................................... observations .......................................................................................................................

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4

Nitrogen is a gas at room temperature.

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a

State two general properties of a gas. 1 ................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................................

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b

Fig. 4.1 shows the physical states of nitrogen. Name the changes of physical states A and B. A ................................................................................................................................................ B ................................................................................................................................................

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c

Describe solid nitrogen and nitrogen gas in terms of the arrangement and separation of the particles. solid nitrogen arrangement .............................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................... separation .................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................... nitrogen gas arrangement .............................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................... separation .................................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................................

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d

A sealed gas syringe contains 80cm3 of nitrogen gas. State how increasing the pressure affects the volume of nitrogen gas in the gas syringe when the temperature remains constant.

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5

This question is about metals.

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a(i)

Table 5.1 shows some properties of the Group I metals. Table 5.1 Use the information in Table 5.1 to predict: the melting point of rubidium

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a(ii)

the atomic volume of potassium

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a(iii)

the observations when sodium reacts with water

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a(iv)

the physical state of sodium at 1300°C. Give a reason for your answer. physical state ...................................................................................................................... reason ................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................

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b(i)

Iron is extracted in a blast furnace by reduction of iron(III) oxide. In the first step, carbon burns in air to form carbon dioxide. State the percentage of oxygen in clean, dry air.

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b(ii)

In the second step, carbon monoxide is produced by the reaction of carbon dioxide with carbon. CO2+C→2CO Choose the correct statement about this reaction. Tick (✓) one box. the carbon dioxide is oxidised and the carbon is reduced both carbon dioxide and carbon are oxidised the carbon dioxide is reduced and the carbon is oxidised both carbon dioxide and carbon are reduced

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b(iii)

In the third step, iron(III) oxide is reduced by carbon monoxide. The reaction is exothermic. State the meaning of the term exothermic.

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c(i)

Calcium carbonate is added to the blast furnace. The calcium carbonate breaks down as shown. calcium carbonate→high temperaturecalcium oxide+carbon dioxide Name the type of chemical reaction that takes place.

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c(ii)

Complete this sentence about the calcium oxide that is produced in the blast furnace. Calcium oxide reacts with impurities in the iron ore to form ............................. .

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d

Table 5.2 gives the observations when four different metals react with air. Table 5.2 Put the four metals in order of their reactivity. Put the least reactive metal first.

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6

Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, breaks down slowly at 40°C to produce oxygen gas and water. 2H2O2→2H2O+O2 A student investigates the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide at 40°C in the presence of a catalyst.

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a(i)

Fig. 6.1 shows the volume of oxygen gas released as the reaction proceeds. Deduce the volume of oxygen gas released after 15 seconds. volume of oxygen = .............................. cm3

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a(ii)

The student repeats the experiment at 20°C. All other conditions stay the same. Draw a line on the grid in Fig. 6.1 to show how the volume of oxygen changes when a temperature of 20°C is used.

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b(i)

The student repeats the experiment without a catalyst. All other conditions stay the same. Describe how the rate of reaction differs when no catalyst is used.

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b(ii)

The student repeats the experiment using a lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide. All other conditions stay the same. Describe how the rate of reaction differs when a lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide is used.

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c(i)

Hydrogen peroxide can act as a reducing agent in the presence of an alkali. State the meaning of the term alkali.

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c(ii)

Give the formula of the ion that is present in all alkaline solutions.

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c(iii)

State the colour of methyl orange in an alkaline solution.

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c(iv)

Aqueous ammonia is an alkali. Complete the word equation for the reaction of aqueous ammonia with hydrochloric acid. ammonia + hydrochloric acid → ........................

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7

Ethanoic acid and methacrylic acid are both carboxylic acids.

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a

Complete the word equation for the reaction of ethanoic acid with calcium. ethanoic acid + calcium → ........................ + ........................

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b(i)

Ethanoic acid can be reduced to ethanol. Name the homologous series that includes ethanol.

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b(ii)

Ethanol can be manufactured by fermentation. Describe two conditions needed for fermentation. 1 .......................................................................................................................................... 2 ..........................................................................................................................................

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c(i)

Fig. 7.1 shows the displayed formula of methacrylic acid. On Fig. 7.1, draw a circle around the functional group which reacts with aqueous bromine.

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c(ii)

State the colour of aqueous bromine.

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c(iii)

Deduce the molecular formula of methacrylic acid.

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d

Methacrylic acid can be converted to methyl methacrylate. The molecular formula of methyl methacrylate is C5H8O2. Complete Table 7.1 to calculate the relative molecular mass of methyl methacrylate. Table 7.1 relative molecular mass = ..............................

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e

Methyl methacrylate can be polymerised to produce a plastic. Describe two environmental problems caused by plastics. 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 2 .................................................................................................................................................

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f

Poly(ethene) is a polymer. Draw the displayed formula of the monomer used to make poly(ethene).

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8

Potassium chloride is an ionic compound.

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a

Complete Fig. 8.1 to show: ● the electronic configuration of a potassium ion ● the charge on the ion.

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b

Deduce the number of protons and neutrons in the chloride ion shown. 1737Cl− number of protons ..................................................................................................................... number of neutrons ...................................................................................................................

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c(i)

Molten potassium chloride is electrolysed using graphite electrodes. Define the term electrolysis.

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c(ii)

State the names of the products at each electrode and give the observations at the positive electrode. product at the negative electrode ....................................................................................... product at the positive electrode ......................................................................................... observations at the positive electrode .............................................................................................................................................

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d

Graphite electrodes are inert. Name one other inert electrode.

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e(i)

Graphite and diamond are two forms of carbon. Fig. 8.2 shows the structure of diamond. Name the type of bonding in diamond.

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e(ii)

Use Fig. 8.2 to explain why diamond is used in cutting tools.

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Mark scheme

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1a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    oxygen

1b · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    ethene

1c · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    cobalt(II) chloride

1d · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    calcium oxide

1e · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    water

1f · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    cobalt(II) chloride

2a · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    (substance containing) atoms / ions of two or more (different) elements

  • 1 mark

    (atoms) bonded / chemically combined

2b(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    X in lowest section of the column / X in the tube where bitumen collects

2b(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    diesel (oil) / gas oil

2b(iii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    refinery gas

2b(iv) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    chemical feedstock / making chemicals

3a(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    hydrocarbons

3a(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    sulfur dioxide

3a(iii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    4.4 (ng)

3b(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    car engines / vehicle engines / lightning

3b(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    photochemical smog / respiratory problems

3b(iii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    pH 7

3c · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    phosphorus(V) oxide

3d(i) · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    2(SO2)

  • 1 mark

    O2

3d(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    reversible (reaction)

3d(iii) · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    test: (acidified) barium nitrate

  • 1 mark

    observations: white precipitate

4a · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    does not have a definite shape / takes the shape of the container

  • 1 mark

    does not have a definite volume / does not have a fixed volume

4b · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    A: evaporation / boiling

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    B: condensation / condensing

4c · 4 marks

  • 1 mark

    solid nitrogen arrangement: regular / fixed pattern

  • 1 mark

    solid nitrogen separation: touching / close together

  • 1 mark

    nitrogen gas arrangement: irregular / no (particular) arrangement

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    nitrogen gas separation: far apart / long way from each other

4d · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    (volume) decreases

5a(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    values between 20 and 62 °C (inclusive of these values)

5a(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    values between 24 and 55 cm3 / mol (inclusive of these values)

5a(iii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    bubbles form rapidly

5a(iv) · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    physical state: gas / vapour

  • 1 mark

    reason: 1300 °C is higher than the boiling point / the boiling point is below 1300 °C

5b(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    21 (%)

5b(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    the carbon dioxide is reduced and the carbon is oxidised

5b(iii) · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    reaction that transfers thermal energy / reaction that gives out heat

  • 1 mark

    to the surroundings

5c(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    thermal decomposition

5c(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    slag / calcium silicate

5d · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    gold < copper < cerium < rubidium

6a(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    42 (cm3)

6a(ii) · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    shallower gradient with line starting at 0,0

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    line levels off at 46 cm3 AND not hitting original line before it reached 46 cm3

6b(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    (rate) decreases / rate slower / more slowly

6b(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    (rate) decreases / rate slower / more slowly

6c(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    soluble base

6c(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    OH−

6c(iii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    yellow

6c(iv) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    ammonium chloride

7a · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    calcium ethanoate

  • 1 mark

    hydrogen

7b(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    alcohol

7b(ii) · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    25–45 °C (inclusive of these values)

  • 1 mark

    yeast

7c(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    circle around C=C bond

7c(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    orange

7c(iii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    C4H6O2

7d · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    100

7e · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    fills up landfill sites

  • 1 mark

    accumulates in oceans

7f · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    displayed formula of ethene showing C=C double bond and four C-H single bonds

8a · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    2,8,8 electronic configuration AND no other shells added

  • 1 mark

    + / 1+ charge outside brackets

8b · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    protons: 17

  • 1 mark

    electrons: 20

8c(i) · 2 marks

  • 1 mark

    decomposition of an ionic compound / breaking down of an ionic compound

  • 1 mark

    by an electric current

8c(ii) · 3 marks

  • 1 mark

    negative electrode: potassium

  • 1 mark

    positive electrode: chlorine

  • 1 mark

    observations: (yellow-) green vapour

8d · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    platinum

8e(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    covalent

8e(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    giant structure AND hard / strong bonds AND hard / many bonds AND hard

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