Uses of metals: past paper questions
Real questions on uses of metals
The newest 9 of 9 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 0620/31 · May/June 2026 · Q4b(ii)[2]
Two of the fractions obtained from petroleum are bitumen and fuel oil. State one use of each of these fractions. bitumen
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · February/March 2026 · Q1b[1]
is used to galvanise iron objects
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · February/March 2026 · Q1g[1]
forms brass when mixed with copper.
See it on the paper → - 0620/32 · February/March 2025 · Q5d(i)[1]
Name the main ore of iron used in the blast furnace. (i)
See it on the paper → - 0620/12 · October/November 2021 · Q27[1]
Which statement about metals and their uses is correct?
See it on the paper → - 0620/33 · October/November 2021 · Q1a(v)[1]
an element that is used in the production of steel.
See it on the paper → - 0620/43 · May/June 2020 · Q7b[1]
Name the main ore of aluminium.
See it on the paper → - 0620/32 · October/November 2019 · Q3b(ii)[1]
State one other use of calcium carbonate in industry.
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · February/March 2019 · Q6e(ii)[1]
Which metal is used to galvanise iron?
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Nearly all candidates correctly identified Zn. Limited responses • Some candidates wrote Cr.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0620/42 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Nearly all candidates correctly identified Zn. Limited responses • Some candidates wrote Ni or Fe.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0620/42 Q1(g) (Cambridge)
Most candidates knew the main ore of iron, however many spelt hematite incorrectly.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0620/32 Q5(d)(i) (Cambridge)
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