Improving processes and products: OCR GCSE Chemistry A questions
Every OCR GCSE Chemistry A exam question on C6.1 Improving processes and products, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q15 (1 mark): An iron nail is left in a test tube containing water. Iron nail Water The iron nail rusts. Which graph shows how the mass of the iron nail changes? A Mass 0 0 T
- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q16(a) (1 mark): Brass is an example of an alloy. Complete the sentence about brass. Use a word from the list. iron magnesium zinc Brass is an alloy of copper and . [1]
- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q16(b)(i) (1 mark): Complete the bar chart by drawing the bar for copper. 45.0 40.0 35.0 30.0 25.0 Percentage (%) 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 Gold Silver Copper Metal [1]
- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q16(b)(ii) (2 marks): The ring has a mass of 5.0 g. Calculate the mass of gold in the ring. Use Table 16.1. Mass of gold = g [2]
- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q16(c) (3 marks): Magnalium is an alloy of aluminium and magnesium. Table 16.2 shows some information about aluminium, magnesium and magnalium. Table 16.2 Resistance to Density (
- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q16(d)(i) (1 mark): Explain how the layer of zinc acts as a barrier to protect the iron from corrosion. [1]
- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q16(d)(ii) (1 mark): Explain how the iron is protected from corrosion even if the layer of zinc is damaged. [1]
- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q17(a) (2 marks): Draw two lines to connect each metal with the correct method used to extract the metal. Use the reactivity series. Metal Method used to extract the metal extrac
- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(a) (1 mark): The life-cycle assessment is broken down into different stages. The first stage is looking at obtaining the raw materials. State one other stage in a life-cycle
- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(b) (3 marks): A company does a life-cycle assessment to investigate two possible materials for making a single-use takeaway food container. Table 18.1 gives some of the infor
- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q23(c)(i) (1 mark): Which fertiliser is best at preventing yellow leaves and poor fruit growth? Tick (✓) one box. A B C D [1]
- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q23(c)(ii) (2 marks): A farmer buys a 25 kg bag of fertiliser C. Calculate the mass of potassium in the bag of fertiliser. Mass of potassium = kg [2]
- June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q23(c)(iii) (1 mark): Fertilisers are made in industry using a continuous process. Fertilisers can be made in a school laboratory using a batch process. State one advantage of using
- June 2025, Paper 4 Higher, Q2 (1 mark): An iron nail is left in a test tube containing water. Iron nail Water The iron nail rusts. Which graph shows how the mass of the iron nail changes? A Mass 0 0 T
- June 2025, Paper 4 Higher, Q17(c)(i) (1 mark): Which fertiliser is best at preventing yellow leaves and poor fruit growth? Tick (✓) one box. A B C D [1]
- June 2025, Paper 4 Higher, Q17(c)(ii) (2 marks): A farmer buys a 25 kg bag of fertiliser C. Calculate the mass of potassium in the bag of fertiliser. Mass of potassium = kg [2]
- June 2025, Paper 4 Higher, Q17(c)(iii) (1 mark): Fertilisers are made in industry using a continuous process. Fertilisers can be made in a school laboratory using a batch process. State one advantage of using
- June 2025, Paper 4 Higher, Q18(a) (2 marks): The life-cycle assessment is broken down into four main stages. The first stage is looking at obtaining the raw materials. State two other stages in a life-cycl
- June 2025, Paper 4 Higher, Q18(b) (4 marks): A company does a life-cycle assessment to investigate three possible materials for making a single-use takeaway food container. The table gives some of the info
- June 2025, Paper 4 Higher, Q22(a) (2 marks): One type of copper ore contains copper oxide. The copper oxide is heated with carbon. Write the balanced symbol equation for this reaction. [2]
- June 2025, Paper 4 Higher, Q22(b)(i) (2 marks): Suggest two reasons why scientists have developed these methods. 1 2 [2]
- June 2025, Paper 4 Higher, Q22(b)(ii) (4 marks): Phytoextraction is a method used to obtain copper from ores that contain a low percentage of copper compounds. The diagram shows the stages in phytoextraction.
- June 2024, Paper 1 Foundation, Q7 (1 mark): Which row describes a formulation? Description Amount of chemicals A compound exact B mixture exact C compound random D mixture random Your answer [1]
- June 2024, Paper 1 Foundation, Q18(a) (3 marks): The diagram shows how a town is recycling plastic waste. Key: Recycled Not able to be recycled Not put into recycling 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Amount of
- June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q11 (1 mark): Which polymer would be best for making a washing up bowl? Maximum useable Polymer Strength temperature (°C) A 38 high B 85 low C 110 high D 160 low Your answer
- June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q17(a) (2 marks): Explain why the iron nail in test tube 1 is the only nail that rusts. [2]
- June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q17(b) (2 marks): The student sets up another test tube as shown in Fig. 17.2. Fig. 17.2 Painted iron nail Water The mass of this iron nail was unchanged after a week. Explain wh
- June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q17(c)(i) (3 marks): The diagram shows a pan of boiling water. Which material would you choose to make the base of a pan? Explain your choice using the information in Table 17.1. Ma
- June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q17(c)(ii) (1 mark): Estimate how many times higher the melting point of the ceramic is compared to the polymer. You will need to round the melting points to 1 significant figure. A
- June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q17(d) (2 marks): Table 17.2 shows some information about recycling containers made from different materials. Table 17.2 Time powering a TV from the CO2 saved by recycling energy
- June 2024, Paper 3 Higher, Q20(b) (2 marks): A scientist needs to choose a solid formulation that will be used at high temperatures. The graphs show how the temperature changes as three different formulati
- June 2024, Paper 4 Higher, Q3 (1 mark): What is a life-cycle assessment? A Analysis of the cost of making, using, and disposing of a product. B Analysis of the energy needed to use a product throughou
- June 2024, Paper 4 Higher, Q7 (1 mark): What is an advantage of extracting metals by phytoextraction? A It can extract metals from contaminated soils. B It is dependent on weather conditions. C It is
- June 2024, Paper 4 Higher, Q18(a) (2 marks): The table shows the results. Test tube Mass of nail at start (g) Mass of nail after a week (g) 1 4.42 2 4.46 3 4.51 4.51 Complete the table to estimate the mass
- June 2024, Paper 4 Higher, Q18(b) (3 marks): The student sets up another two test tubes as shown in Fig. 18.2. Fig. 18.2 Test tube 4 Test tube 5 Painted Iron nail iron nail coated with zinc Scratch Scratch
- June 2024, Paper 4 Higher, Q18(c)(iii) (2 marks): Copper is used in electrical wires. The graph shows how impurities in copper affect the relative electrical conductivity of copper. 100 90 80 Relative electrica
- June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4 (1 mark): Which conditions are needed for the rusting of iron to happen? A Air and no water B Air and oil C Air and salt D Air and water Your answer [1]
- June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q8 (1 mark): Brass is an alloy used to make musical instruments. What are the main metals in brass? A Aluminium and copper B Copper and tin C Copper and zinc D Lead and tin
- June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q12 (1 mark): Iron objects can be protected from rusting by coating them with a layer of zinc. What is this process called? A Galvanising B Insulating C Oxidation D Reduction
- June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q17(d) (2 marks): Iron is a transition metal. The list shows the reactivity series of some metals. The element carbon is also included. Sodium Most reactive Calcium Magnesium Car
- June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q21 (6 marks): 21* A life‑cycle assessment looks at the potential environmental impact at each stage of the life of a product. Cat food is sold in plastic packets or metal can
- June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q23(a) (3 marks): A company wants to use a polymer to make a disposable cup for hot drinks. Suggest and explain which polymer, A, B or C, the company should use. Polymer Reason [
- June 2023, Paper 4 Higher, Q3 (1 mark): Copper can be extracted from copper ore by heating the copper ore with carbon. Copper can also be extracted by bioleaching. What is an advantage of bioleaching?
- June 2023, Paper 4 Higher, Q8 (1 mark): Why are alloys stronger than the pure metals which they are made from? A Alloys combine the properties of the metals they are made from. B Alloys contain atoms
- June 2023, Paper 4 Higher, Q17(a) (3 marks): A company wants to use a polymer to make a disposable cup for hot drinks. Suggest and explain which polymer, A, B or C, the company should use. Polymer Reason [
- June 2023, Paper 4 Higher, Q19 (6 marks): 19* A life‑cycle assessment looks at the potential environmental impact at each stage of the life of a product. A car manufacturer does a life‑cycle assessment
- June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q17(d)(i) (2 marks): Ammonium sulfate contains the element nitrogen, N, which is essential for plant growth. State the names of the two other essential elements for plant growth. an
- June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q17(d)(ii) (4 marks): Ammonium sulfate can be produced in a laboratory or by industry. The table gives some information about these two ways of producing ammonium sulfate. Laboratory
- June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(a) (1 mark): What is the car manufacturer working out in these life-cycle assessments? Tick (3) one box. The potential amount of fuel used by the car. The potential cost of
- June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(b)(i) (1 mark): Which type of car produces the most carbon dioxide exhaust emissions? Tick (3) one box. Petrol car Diesel car Electric car [1]
- June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(b)(ii) (1 mark): Which type of car produces the most carbon dioxide over its lifetime? Tick (3) one box. Petrol car Diesel car Electric car [1]
- June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q19(d) (2 marks): In the past gutters were made from iron. Suggest why poly(chloroethene) is a better material than iron for making gutters. [2]
- June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q23(e) (1 mark): Copper metal is extracted from copper oxide by heating with carbon as shown in the equation. copper oxide + carbon copper + carbon dioxide Explain why copper is
- June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q23(f) (2 marks): Copper is used to make useful alloys. The table gives information about some copper alloys. Alloy Main metals Uses duralumin aircraft parts copper and brass mus
- June 2022, Paper 3 Higher, Q20(b)(i) (1 mark): What is the name given to this type of mixture? [1]
- June 2022, Paper 4 Higher, Q12 (1 mark): Which type of material is glass? A Alloy B Ceramic C Composite D Polymer Your answer [1]
- June 2022, Paper 4 Higher, Q13 (1 mark): Phytoextraction is used to extract metals from their compounds. Which statement about phytoextraction is correct? A Involves growing plants in soil that contain
- June 2022, Paper 4 Higher, Q15 (1 mark): How is iron protected from corrosion by sacrificial protection? A Iron is coated in a more reactive metal, like magnesium, which is more readily reduced than ir
- June 2022, Paper 4 Higher, Q17(e) (1 mark): Copper metal is extracted from copper oxide by heating with carbon as shown in the equation. copper oxide + carbon copper + carbon dioxide Explain why copper is
- June 2022, Paper 4 Higher, Q17(f) (2 marks): Copper is used to make useful alloys. The table gives information about some copper alloys. Alloy Main metals Uses duralumin aircraft parts copper and brass mus
- June 2022, Paper 4 Higher, Q19(b) (3 marks): The table gives some information about the two methods of producing ammonium sulfate. Laboratory Industry titration of dilute sulfuric acid and uses raw materia
- June 2022, Paper 4 Higher, Q19(c) (1 mark): Ammonium sulfate, (NH4)2SO4, is used as a fertiliser because it contains nitrogen. State why nitrogen is one of the essential elements needed by plants. [1]
- June 2022, Paper 4 Higher, Q23(a) (1 mark): Why does the car manufacturer do a life-cycle assessment? [1]
- June 2022, Paper 4 Higher, Q23(b)(i) (1 mark): Estimate the percentage of CO2 emissions for a diesel car which come from fuel production. Percentage of CO2 emissions = % [1]
- November 2021, Paper 1 Foundation, Q18(c)(i) (3 marks): Calculate the percentage of lactose in the medicine. Give your answer to 2 significant figures. Percentage of lactose = % [3]
- November 2021, Paper 1 Foundation, Q18(c)(ii) (1 mark): The scientist tests some samples to determine whether they have the same formulation as the medicine. The graph shows their results. 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 Mass (g
- November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(c) (1 mark): Ammonia reacts with nitric acid, HNO3, to form the fertiliser ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3. Write the balanced symbol equation for this reaction. [1]
- November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(d) (1 mark): Ammonium sulfate is another fertiliser that is made using ammonia. State the name of the acid that reacts with ammonia to form ammonium sulfate. [1]
- November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(e) (1 mark): State one reason why farmers add fertilisers to soil. [1]
- November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(f) (1 mark): Some fertilisers must be dissolved in water before farmers can add them to the soil. Fig. 18.2 shows information about the solubility of three fertilisers at di
- November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q20(a) (4 marks): Which metal in the table would you use to make the aircraft wing? Explain your answer. Use information from the table to help you. Metal Explanation [4]
- November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q20(b) (1 mark): Aluminium can be made into an alloy called duralumin. Which metal is mixed with aluminium to make duralumin? [1]
- November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q20(c) (4 marks): Iron corrodes. This is called rusting. A student does an experiment to find out what conditions are needed to cause an iron nail to rust. Look at the diagram of
- November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q20(d) (2 marks): Describe and explain one way to prevent an iron bridge from rusting. [2]
- November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q22(a)(i) (1 mark): Describe the purpose of a life-cycle assessment. [1]
- November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q22(a)(ii) (2 marks): Describe two examples of data, other than waste products and pollution, that could be included in a life-cycle assessment. 1 2 [2]
- November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q22(b)(i) (1 mark): At which stage are the most oxides of nitrogen produced by the diesel car? Tick (✓) one box. Vehicle production Fuel production Vehicle operation [1]
- November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q22(b)(ii) (4 marks): The car manufacturer estimates that a petrol car produces 29.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide over its lifetime. A diesel car produces only 20.5 tonnes of carbon diox
- November 2021, Paper 3 Higher, Q21(b) (1 mark): When the painkiller is sold to the public, it is sold as a formulation, not as a pure substance. Explain how a formulation and a mixture are different. [1]
- November 2021, Paper 4 Higher, Q10 (1 mark): Metals can be extracted by biological methods. Plants absorb metals through their roots and concentrate them in their cells. What is this method of metal extrac
- November 2021, Paper 4 Higher, Q14 (1 mark): Fertilisers can be made in a batch process in the laboratory or in a continuous process in industry. The table gives some information about these two processes.
- November 2021, Paper 4 Higher, Q15 (1 mark): Sacrificial protection is a method used to prevent iron from rusting. Sacrificial protection involves plating the iron with a more reactive metal such as zinc.
- November 2021, Paper 4 Higher, Q17(a)(i) (1 mark): Describe the purpose of a life-cycle assessment. [1]
- November 2021, Paper 4 Higher, Q17(a)(ii) (2 marks): Describe two examples of data, other than waste products and pollution, that could be included in a life-cycle assessment. 1 2 [2]
- November 2021, Paper 4 Higher, Q17(b)(i) (1 mark): At which stage are the most oxides of nitrogen produced by the diesel car? Tick (3) one box. Vehicle production Fuel production Vehicle operation [1]
- November 2021, Paper 4 Higher, Q17(b)(ii) (4 marks): The car manufacturer estimates that a petrol car produces 29.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide over its lifetime. A diesel car produces only 20.5 tonnes of carbon diox
- November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q1 (1 mark): Iron is a metal that rusts. What conditions are needed for the rusting of iron? A Air and an acid B Air and salt C Air and water D Water and salt Your answer [1
- November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4 (1 mark): Brass is an alloy. What are the main metals in brass? A Aluminium and copper B Copper and iron C Copper and tin D Copper and zinc Your answer [1]
- November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q5 (1 mark): Which of the following are three of the essential elements needed by plants? A Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen B Hydrogen, potassium, phosphorus C Nitrogen, oxygen, po
- November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q23(b) (1 mark): Aluminium is a metal. Aluminium is extracted from an ore called bauxite. Electrolysis is used to extract the aluminium. Use the reactivity series to explain why
- November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q23(c)(i) (2 marks): Describe how aluminium is recycled. [2]
- November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q23(c)(ii) (3 marks): Describe and explain two advantages of recycling aluminium. Use the information in the question in your answer. [3]
- November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q24(a) (2 marks): Explain why fertilisers are so important in the agricultural production of crops. [2]
- November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q24(b) (2 marks): Ammonium sulfate is a fertiliser made from ammonia and sulfuric acid. The diagram shows the stages in the industrial production of ammonium sulfate. Complete th
- November 2020, Paper 4 Higher, Q5 (1 mark): The table shows some information about four alloys. Alloy Main metals Typical Uses A brass copper and tin musical instruments B bronze copper and zinc bells C d
- November 2020, Paper 4 Higher, Q13 (1 mark): Chemists often have a choice of reaction pathway when making a new product. Which factor do chemists consider when choosing a reaction pathway? A Disposal of pr
- November 2020, Paper 4 Higher, Q16(b) (1 mark): Aluminium is a metal. Aluminium is extracted from an ore called bauxite. Electrolysis is used to extract the aluminium. Use the reactivity series to explain why
- November 2020, Paper 4 Higher, Q16(c)(i) (2 marks): Describe how aluminium is recycled. [2]
- November 2020, Paper 4 Higher, Q16(c)(ii) (3 marks): Describe and explain two advantages of recycling aluminium. Use the information in the question in your answer. [3]
- November 2020, Paper 4 Higher, Q17(a) (2 marks): Explain why fertilisers are so important in the agricultural production of crops. [2]
- November 2020, Paper 4 Higher, Q17(b) (2 marks): Ammonium sulfate is a fertiliser made from ammonia and sulfuric acid. The diagram shows the stages in the industrial production of ammonium sulfate. Complete th
- November 2020, Paper 4 Higher, Q22(d)(i) (2 marks): Describe two advantages of extracting copper using bioleaching instead of traditional mining. 1 2 [2]
- November 2020, Paper 4 Higher, Q22(d)(ii) (1 mark): Suggest one reason why the sulfuric acid produced during bioleaching may be harmful to the environment. [1]
- June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q9 (1 mark): The table shows the main stages in the life-cycle assessment of a manufactured product. Stage Process 1 Manufacturing the product 2 Obtaining raw materials 3 Di
- June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q10 (1 mark): The Haber process is used to make ammonia, NH3. N2 + 3H2 2NH3 What is the raw material for the nitrogen? A Air B Hydrochloric acid C Natural gas D Seawater Your
- June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q16(a) (3 marks): A student investigates the rusting of iron. Fig. 16.1 shows the experiments she sets up. Oil Boiled water Water Drying agent A B C Fig. 16.1 Write about what th
- June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q16(b) (2 marks): Another student buys a new bicycle. The bicycle chain is made of iron. The student decides to oil the chain to prevent it from rusting, as shown in Fig. 16.2. F
- June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q16(c) (2 marks): A galvanised iron bucket is made of iron coated with a layer of zinc. After years of use, the zinc coating has become scratched. The iron below the zinc has bee
- June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(a)(i) (1 mark): Complete the word equation for this reaction. iron oxide + carbon + [1]
- June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(b)(i) (1 mark): Zinc is usually extracted from zinc oxide by heating zinc oxide with carbon. Explain why. Use the reactivity series to help you. [1]
- June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(b)(ii) (1 mark): Aluminium is extracted from aluminium oxide by electrolysis. Explain why. Use the reactivity series to help you. [1]
- June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(c) (2 marks): The table shows some information about aluminium and zinc. Amount Cost of 1 kg Metal in Earth’s crust (£) (%) Aluminium 1.31 8.1 Zinc 2.51 0.0078 Suggest two re
- June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q18(d) (4 marks): Aluminium alloys are often used to build aircraft. A sample of an aluminium alloy contains 1.28 g of magnesium and 43.70 g of aluminium only. Calculate the perc
- June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q19(b) (2 marks): Ammonia is used to make fertilisers. Fertilisers usually contain nitrogen. Name the two other elements that fertilisers usually contain. and [2]
- June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q22(a) (4 marks): Describe and explain two reasons why bullet-resistant vests are made from Kevlar® instead of steel. 1 2 [4]
- June 2019, Paper 4 Higher, Q11 (1 mark): Phytoextraction is one way to extract copper from low-grade ores. The table shows the main stages involved in phytoextraction. Stage Process 1 Copper ions accum
- June 2019, Paper 4 Higher, Q16(a) (4 marks): Describe and explain two reasons why bullet-resistant vests are made from Kevlar® instead of steel. 1 2 [4]
- June 2019, Paper 4 Higher, Q18(d)(ii) (1 mark): In industry the same reaction is used to make ammonium sulfate. The method used is different. Give one reason why the laboratory method to make ammonium sulfate
- June 2018, Paper 2 Foundation, Q5 (1 mark): The list shows part of the reactivity series of metals including carbon. Sodium Lithium Calcium Magnesium Aluminium Carbon Zinc Iron Tin Lead Which row of the t
- June 2018, Paper 2 Foundation, Q23(c) (2 marks): Steel is an alloy containing iron. Complete the word equation for the corrosion of iron. Iron + + [2]
- June 2018, Paper 2 Foundation, Q23(d)(i) (2 marks): Iron can be plated with a layer of zinc to prevent it corroding. This is called galvanising. Explain how galvanising prevents iron from corroding. [2]
- June 2018, Paper 2 Foundation, Q23(d)(ii) (1 mark): Iron can also be plated with a layer of tin to prevent it corroding. Describe a disadvantage of tin plating for preventing corrosion. [1]
- June 2018, Paper 2 Foundation, Q24(a) (3 marks): A car company is developing three new cars: • A petrol car • A diesel car • An electric car. They do a life-cycle assessment of each car. Look at the informatio
- June 2018, Paper 2 Foundation, Q24(d) (3 marks): Car manufacturers are developing cars that are powered by hydrogen/oxygen fuel cells. The table shows some information about a 200 km journey using an electric
- June 2018, Paper 4 Higher, Q6 (1 mark): Look at the information about four different polymers. Maximum Tensile Cost Melting point useable Polymer strength (£ per kg) (°C) temperature (MPa) (°C) A 0.74
- June 2018, Paper 4 Higher, Q12 (1 mark): Which one of the following is an advantage of phytoextraction? A A high concentration of a metal can be obtained from a low grade ore. B Bacteria are used to di
- June 2018, Paper 4 Higher, Q16(a) (3 marks): A car company is developing three new cars: • A petrol car • A diesel car • An electric car. They do a life‑cycle assessment of each car. Look at the informatio
- June 2018, Paper 4 Higher, Q16(d) (3 marks): Car manufacturers are developing cars that are powered by hydrogen/oxygen fuel cells. The table shows some information about a 200 km journey using an electric
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