CAMBRIDGE IGCSE™ CHEMISTRY: END-OF-CHAPTER TEST ANSWERS

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Answers for end-of-chapter 1 test

Question Answer Marks

1a D [1] 1

1b A [1] 1

1c B and D [2] 2

2a particles are close together [1] moving randomly [1] 2

2b particles are vibrating [1] in fixed positions [1] 2

2c particles are attracted together, releasing energy [2] 2

2d from the formation of bonds between particles [2] 2

3ai they move closer together [1] 1

3 a ii pressure increases [1] 1

3bi they move faster [1] 1

3 b ii piston pushed outwards [1] 1

4a particles move randomly [1] from area of high concentration to low concentration 2
[1]

4bi dye [1] because it is a liquid [1] 2

4 b ii hydrogen [1] because it is lighter than carbon dioxide [1] 2

[Total: 22 marks]

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