Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry

Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Gases in the Atmosphere Exam Questions

Free Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam questions on Gases in the Atmosphere, with mark schemes. Covers composition of air, oxygen percentage, combustion and carbon dioxide.

Gases in the Atmosphere exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 2: Inorganic Chemistry, including Gases in the Atmosphere. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Gases in the Atmosphere

This sub-topic covers atmospheric gases.

What you need to know

  • Composition Nitrogen, oxygen, argon and CO₂.
  • Measuring oxygen Using copper or iron.
  • Effects Combustion, acid rain and the greenhouse effect.

Common mistakes in Gases in the Atmosphere

  • Wrong oxygen percentage.
  • Mixing acid rain and global warming.

Try two Gases in the Atmosphere exam-style questions

1. State the percentage of oxygen in air. (1 mark)

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About 21%.

2. Give one effect of increased CO₂. (1 mark)

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Global warming.

Gases in the Atmosphere FAQs

What does this cover?

Gases in air and their effects.

Which practical links here?

Finding the percentage of oxygen in air.