Comparing metals and nonmetals — Question Bank (Cambridge) — Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 Revision Notes & Topical Questions

Cambridge Lower Secondary Stage 7

Question 1
Paper Ref: 0620/12_Winter_2021_Q25

Which statement is correct for all metals?
A They conduct electricity when molten.
They gain electrons when they form ions.
They have a low density.
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They have a low melting point.

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A

Question 2
Paper Ref: 0620/22_Summer_2009_Q29

Which property do all metals have?
oo BD
They are hard.
They conduct electricity.
They form acidic oxides.
They react with water.

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B

Question 3
Paper Ref: 5129/12_Summer_2025_Q24

Aluminium is used for aircraft parts and food containers.
Which use of aluminium is not correctly linked to a property of aluminium?
use of aluminium property on which the
use depends
aircraft bodies high strength
aircraft bodies low density
food containers resists corrosion
food containers good conductor of electricity

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D

Question 4
Paper Ref: 0620/23_Winter_2011_Q29

Which statement is true about all metals?
oa DB
They are attracted to a magnet.
They are weak and brittle.
They may be used to form alloys.
They react with water.

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C

Question 5
Paper Ref: 0620/13_Winter_2024_Q28

The bodies of aircraft are often made using aluminium.
Which two properties of aluminium make it suitable for this use?
property 1
property 2
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good conductor of electricity
good conductor of electricity
good conductor of heat
strong
good conductor of heat
strong
low density
low density

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D

Question 6
Paper Ref: 5129/11_Winter_2024_Q24

Which property of aluminium makes it suitable for making food containers?
A good heat conductivity
B_ good resistance to corrosion
C high density
D
low melting point

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B

Question 7
Paper Ref: 0620/21_Summer_2025_Q23

Some properties of elements are listed.
1
2
3
4
They have good electrical conductivity.
They have high melting points.
They are malleable.
They have ions with variable oxidation numbers.
Which properties are correct for both iron and lithium?
A iand3
B iand4 C 2and3
D 2and4

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A

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