0654.C9.1.01 — Compare the general physical properties of metals and non-metals, including: (a). thermal conductivity (b). electrical conductivity (c) . ma: past paper questions
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- 0973/42 · May/June 2026 · Q6a[4]
Copper is a transition element. Potassium is a Group 1 element. Identify two correct differences between copper and potassium. Tick (“) two boxes only. copper has a lower melting point copper is softer copper is more dense copper is less reactive copper is less strong
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2026 · Q6c[1]
Figure 6.1 shows an outline of the Periodic Table. Figure 6.1 Element X: * is a blue-grey solid * does not conduct electricity * — forms an acidic oxide. State which section of the Periodic Table is most likely to contain element X. Tick (W) one box. A B Cc D
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2024 · Q2a(iii)[1]
the main metal in the alloy steel.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q11a[2]
Iron is a metal. Circle three physical properties which are characteristic of metals. good electrical conductor high melting point low boiling point malleable poor thermal conductor
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2023 · Q11c(i)[2]
Describe two physical properties of metals.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q2d(i)[1]
Suggest why steel is used for making cars instead of pure iron.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q2e[1]
Iron is malleable. State the meaning of malleable.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2023 · Q2b[3]
Aluminium, copper and iron are all solid metals. State three general physical properties of solid metals.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2022 · Q8d(ii)[1]
Brass is more malleable than either copper or zinc. State the meaning of the term malleable.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2022 · Q2a(i)[1]
State the names of two metallic elements from Table 2.1. and
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2021 · Q5a(i)[1]
State the names of the two metals in Table 5.1 that are transition elements. and
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2020 · Q2b[2]
Describe two physical properties of magnesium.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2020 · Q8a(i)[2]
State two physical properties of metals.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2020 · Q5b(i)[2]
State and describe the physical property of aluminium that allows foil to be made in this way. physical property description
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2020 · Q5b(ii)[1]
Aluminium foil is used to make food containers. State the chemical property of aluminium that makes it suitable for this use.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2019 · Q8a[2]
State a physical test and the result which shows that a solid has a metallic property. physical test result
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2019 · Q8b(i)[1]
State the term used for a mixture of metals.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2019 · Q8b(ii)[2]
Table 8.1 shows the melting temperatures of solid X and solid Z. Table 8.1 solid melting temperature / °C X 327 Z 183 to 250 Use the information in Table 8.1 to decide whether solid X and solid Z are mixtures of metals or pure metals. Explain your answers. X is Z is explanation
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What examiners said
Steel is used for making cars instead of pure iron because steel is stronger.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/31 Q2(d)(i) (Cambridge)
Copper and iron were often identified as the two metals that were transition elements. A common incorrect answer was lithium and sodium.
— Examiner report, May/June 2021, 0973/31 Q5(a)(i) (Cambridge)
A number of different correct physical properties of magnesium were seen. Most candidates gained at least some credit.
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0973/31 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
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