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June 2003
INTERNATIONAL GCSE
MARKING SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 40
SYLLABUS/COMPONENT: 0620/01
CHEMISTRY
(Multiple Choice)
Page 1
Mark Scheme
IGCSE EXAMINATIONS June 2003
Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
5
C
B
A
D
A
21
22
23
24
25
B
D
A
B
D
6
7
8
9
10
C
A
A
B
C
26
27
28
29
30
B
D
D
D
B
11
12
13
14
15
B
D
C
D
B
31
32
33
34
35
D
D
A
A
B
16
17
18
19
20
C
A
C
A
C
36
37
38
39
40
A
A
B
C
C
TOTAL 40
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate 2003
Paper
1
June 2003
INTERNATIONAL GCSE
MARKING SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 80
CHEMISTRY
(Core Paper 2)
Page 1
Paper
2
Fe/Cu ALLOW Zn
C/N/S/F/Cl/Br
O/S
C
Li/Na/K ALLOW F
CU/Zn/Br/Kr
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b)
argon
chlorine
carbon
helium
[4]
(a)
- light bulbs;
- kills bacteria;
- as lubricant;
- in balloons
covalent
BrF5 ALLOW F5Br
ions/charged particles;
NOT: particles
not free to move in solid/free to move in molten/liquid state
drop small tube in acid/loosen string/idea of mixing zinc and acid/let go of
cotton
ALLOW: cut the string
NOT: heat (the acid)
NOT: pull the string
(b) (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(c)
Syllabus
0620
(a) (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(c) (i)
(ii)
(iii)
Mark Scheme
[2]
[1]
correct plotting including 0-0 point ( - 1 per omission or error)

best curve drawn and to go through origin
no more gas produced/reaction finished;
all zinc reacted/used up
[2]
graph drawn with faster initial rate and starting at 0-0;

ALLOW: straight line as initial rate
ends up at 55 cm3
[2]
(d) (i)
(ii)
(iii)
2 (HCl)
zinc chloride
136
IGNORE units
(e)
substance containing only one type of atom/substance which cannot be broken

down to any other substance by chemical means
NOT cant be split alone
NOT is a pure substance
(a) (i)
(ii)
[1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
evaporation/vaporisation/boiling
freezing/solidification
NOT: fusion
condensing/condensation/liquefaction
[1]
[1]
(b)
2nd box ticked
[1]
(c)
A;
energy needed to overcome forces between molecules/idea of energy input/
taking in heat
[2]
chlorine
bromine
sodium chloride
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii)
(d) (i)
(ii)
(iii)
[1]
Page 2
(e) (i)
Paper
2
[1]
(f)
neutralisation/acid base
NOT: exothermic
NOT: addition
[1]
(g) (i)
(ii)
thermometer
reference to the solid or melting point of the solid is needed for the mark.
boiling point of water too low to get solid to melt/boiling water cannot get to
155C
NOT: boiling point of water is only 100C/boiling point of water too low.
NOT: water boils off first
so that the liquid is the same temperature throughout/no hot or cold spots/so
the tube is the same temperature as the thermometer/so heat can circulate in
all places
ALLOW: so that temperature of liquid is balanced
NOT: to keep temperature constant
[1]
(iii)
(iii)
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(a) (i)
(ii)
breaking down of molecules substances using heat

substance which speeds up a reaction
NOT: alters/changes rate of reaction
NOT: speeds up and slows down rate
[1]
[1]
(b)
ethene/ethylene
NOT: formula
[1]
(c) (i)
(ii)
paraffin
4000g/4kg
(correct unit needed)
C2H4; H2
[1]
[1]
(iii)
(d) (i)
(ii)
5
Syllabus
0620
diffusion
NOT: Brownian motion
ammonium chloride
NOT: ammonia chloride
ammonia diffuses or moves faster/HCl diffuses or moves slower/ammonia has
lower mass/HCl higher mass/molecules of HCl and ammonia move at different
speeds
NOT: ammonia evaporates faster/HCl evaporates more slowly
(ii)
Mark Scheme
(a)
[2]
two units polymerised with continuation bonds at either end and hydrogen
atoms drawn
ALLOW: - CH2CH2CH2CH2 ALLOW: - [ - CH2CH2 - ] - n
ALLOW: - [ - CH2 - ] - n
addition (polymerisation)
(sodium) hydroxide/ammonia;
silver nitrate;
ALLOW: lead nitrate

NOT: cream
ALLOW: bubble chlorine
silver nitrate;
barium chloride/nitrate;
ALLOW: lead acetate
[1]
[1]
green/grey green;
yellow;
[2]
[2]
grey/black (precipitate)
white:
white;
[2]
[2]
Page 3
(b)
Syllabus
0620
Paper
2
filtration/filtering or diagram of correct apparatus for filtration (filter paper must

be present on diagram)
NOT: decanting
sodium chloride through filter paper/shown on diagram;
NOT: filtrate through filter paper
evaporate off water from sodium chloride/suitable diagram
ALLOW: distilling off water
(c)
Mark Scheme
[3]
different atoms/elements
(chemically) joined/bonded/combined (both points needed)
(reference to mixtures = 0 unless qualified enough in time frame e.g. a mixture
of elements which are then chemically combined)
[1]
(d) (i)
(ii)
chlorine/Cl2
sodium/Na
[1]
[1]
(a)
potassium/magnesium/aluminium
[1]
(b)
they did not have electricity/did not know about electrolysis/did not know the
metal existed
NOT: did not have the right technology
[1]
(c) (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(d)
indication that bubbles produced rapidly or quickly/slower than magnesium but

faster than zinc
OR number of bubbles produced intermediate between magnesium and zinc;
uranium dissolved slower than magnesium but faster than zinc/dissolves at
medium rate etc.
atoms of same element with different mass number/different number of
neutrons/different nucleon number
NOT: compounds/molecules with different mass number
indication of use for energy nuclear power stations/nuclear energy
ALLOW: atomic/nuclear bombs
NOT: curing cancer/medical uses
NOT: for fuel
magnesium oxide
ALLOW: MgO
(e) (i)
(ii)
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
idea of mixture of (different) metals

alloys harder/stronger/decreased malleability/increased toughness/increased
corrosion resistance/heat or electrical resistance increased
NOT: increase in melting point
NOT: cheaper
NOT: improving properties
[1]
(f)
removes oxygen from zinc oxide

ALLOW: definition of reduction involving oxidation numbers/electron transfer
[1]
(g) (i)
reversible reaction
ALLOW: equilibrium
76-80%
[1]
(ii)
(h) (i)
(ii)
correct electronic structure of Mg (2.8.2) on diagram

loses two electrons/loses its valence electrons = 2
forms Mg2+ ion = 1
loses electron(s) = 1
forms Mg2+ ion by losing electrons = 2
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
June 2003
INTERNATIONAL GCSE
MARKING SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 80
CHEMISTRY
(Extended Paper 3)
Page 1
Mark Scheme
Syllabus
0620
Paper
3
In the mark scheme if a word or phrase is underlined it (or an equivalent) is required for the award
of the mark.
(......) is used to denote material that is not specifically required.
OR designates alternative and independent ways of gaining the marks for the question.
or indicates different ways of gaining the same mark.
COND indicates that the award of this mark is conditional upon a previous mark being gained.
Unusual responses which include correct Chemistry that answers the question should
always be rewarded-even if they are not mentioned in the marking scheme.
All the candidate's work must show evidence of being marked by the examiner.
(a)
(b) (i)
(ii)
A correct equation either CO or CO2 as product

If not balanced but otherwise correct [1] ONLY
[2]
C + O2 CO2 NOT word equation

(higher in furnace) no oxygen left
carbon dioxide reacts with carbon (to give carbon monoxide)
[1]
[1]
[1]
OR incomplete combustion of carbon
[2]
OR either equation gains both marks

CO2 + C = 2CO or 2C + O2 = 2CO
(c)
OR carbon dioxide reacts

with carbon
[1]
[1]
limestone + sand slag

OR calcium carbonate + silicon (IV) oxide calcium silicate (+ carbon dioxide)
[2]
For knowing that impurity is sand [1] ONLY

Accept calcium oxide and silicon oxide
Accept lime
(d) (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(e)
Cutlery or chemical plant or watches or utensils or surgical instruments or

cars or sinks or aircraft or garden tools
nickel or chromium or molybdenum or niobium or titanium
blow air/oxygen through
carbon becomes carbon dioxide
carbon dioxide escapes as gas
silicon and phosphorus become oxides
calcium oxide or calcium carbonate
forms slag
Any FOUR
NOT blast furnace
anode
tin
NOT impure time
cathode
iron or steel
tin salt or tin ions as electrolyte
NOT oxide or hydroxide or carbonate
[1]
[1]
[4]
[1]
[1]
[1]
TOTAL = 16
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(a) (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(b) (i)
(ii)
(c) (i)
(ii)
Mark Scheme
Syllabus
0620
Paper
3
3
ignore any charges
high melting or boiling point
hard
poor conductor of electricity or heat
brittle
Any TWO
NOT insoluble, dull, or malleable
carbon, graphite diamond silicon, germanium
silicon (IV) oxide or silica or silicon dioxide or silicon oxide
or sand or silicon carbide or named polymer
four around one
cond looks tetrahedral or shows continuation
For graphite layers [1] weak bonds between layers [1]
Accept any macromolecule, no link with (iii)
For polymer repeat unit [1] continuation [1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
white precipitate
COND upon a precipitate
dissolves in excess or forms solution
blue precipitate
COND upon a precipitate
does not dissolve in excess
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
number of moles CO2 = 0.24/24 = 0.01

conseq number of moles of CaCO3 and MgCO3 = 0.01
conseq number of moles of CaCO3 = 0.005
Calculate the volume of hydrochloric acid, 1.0 mole/dm3, needed to react with
one tablet.
number of moles of CaCO3 and MgCO3 in one tablet = 0.01
Expect same as answer to (c)(i). NO marks to be awarded. Just mark
consequentially to this response
conseq number of moles of HCl needed
to react with one tablet = 0.02
[1]
conseq volume of hydrochloric acid, 1.0 mole/dm3, needed to react with one
tablet = 0.02 dm3 or 20 cm3
[1]
[3]
TOTAL = 16
3
(a) (i)
(ii)
(b) (i)
(ii)
(c)
Correct equation
For giving correct formula of alkane and alkene [1] only
Accept alkene and hydrogen
chlorine
COND light or 200C or heat or lead tetraethyl
or high temperature MAX 1000C
ignore comment catalyst
[2]
same molecular formula

different structures or structural formulae
but-2-ene or cyclobutane
corresponding structural formula
NOT 2-butene
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
butanol
butane
dibromobutane
[1]
[1]
[1]
ignore numbers
ignore numbers
ignore numbers
[1]
[1]
Page 3
(d) (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Mark Scheme
Syllabus
0620
Paper
3
propene
[1]
CH3CH==CH2
[1]
Correct structure of repeat unit

ignore point of attachment of ester group
COND upon repeat unit
shows continuation
If chain through ester group [0] out of [2]
do not decay or non-biodegradable
shortage of sites or amount of waste per year
visual pollution
forms methane
Any TWO
form poisonous or toxic gases or named gas CO, HCl HCN
NOT carbon dioxide, harmful, sulphur dioxide
[1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
TOTAL = 18
4
(a) (i)
Correct equation
not balanced [1] ONLY
2Pb(NO3)2 = 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2
Pb(NO3)2 = PO + 2 NO2 +
(ii)
(b) (i)
(ii)
(c) (i)
(ii)
(d)
1
2
[2]
O2
potassium nitrate potassium nitrite + oxygen
[1]
close or tightly packed

ordered or lattice
vibrational
NOT forces
melting or freezing or fusion or solidification
[1]
[1]
[1]
oxygen and nitrogen (in air)

react at high temperatures (and high pressure)
If nitrogen in fuel [0] out of [2]
catalytic converter
react with carbon monoxide or hydrocarbons
form nitrogen
ANY TWO
[1]
[1]
Add excess lead oxide to nitric acid

can imply excess
filter NOT if residue is lead nitrate
evaporate or heat solution
[1]
[2]
[1]
[1]
[1]
TOTAL = 14
(a)
(b) (i)
(ii)
protons
electrons
neutrons
2
2
4
La3+ + 3e- = La
hydrogen
bromine NOT Bromide
caesium hydroxide
ignore any comments about electrodes
[3]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
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Mark Scheme
(c)
metal hydroxide or hydroxide ions

hydrogen
(d)
correct formula 1Ba to 2Cl

charges correct
8e around the anion
All three points
Two points
ONLY [1]
If covalent [0] out [2]
Syllabus
0620
Paper
3
[1]
[1]
[2]
(e)
alternating (positive and negative)

pattern
[1]
[1]
(f) (i)
(ii)
barium - oxygen or ionic

bond forming energy released/exothermic
bond breaking energy taken in/endothermic
more energy released
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
TOTAL = 17
Total for Paper: 80
June 2003
INTERNATIONAL GCSE
MARKING SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 40
CHEMISTRY
(Practical)
Page 1
Mark Scheme
Table of results
Experiment 1
Experiment 2
Paper
5
Initial and final readings recorded

to 1 decimal place
[1]
[1]
Initial and final readings recorded

to 1 decimal place
[1]
[1]
Results comparable to Supervisors results 1cm3
[2]
(a)
red/burgundy/brown
[1]
(b)
yellow (1) to blue/black (1)

IGNORE green
(c) (i)
Experiment 1
2 x, double volume (1) in Experiment 1 (1) not just more
potassium iodate less concentrated solution C than B or vice versa
not different concentrations
2 x volume from table for Experiment 1 (1) unit (1)
2 x iodine formed
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Syllabus
0620
see Supervisor
[2]
[1]
[2]
[1]
[2]
[1]
(d)
Indicator (1) reference to accuracy (1)/end-point/see more clearly

[2]
not test for I2/I [Question total: 18]
(a)
bubbles/condensation/goes black
(b)
filtrate - colourless not clear

residue - green
[1]
[1]
(c) (i)
effervescence/fizz/bubbles
limewater milky
solution is blue
blue (1) precipitate (1)
royal/deep blue (1) solution (1)
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[2]
(d) (i)
(ii)
(iii)
white (1) precipitate (1) dissolves in excess (1)

white (1) precipitate (1) dissolves (1)
white precipitate (1)
[3]
[3]
[1]
(e)
zinc (1) sulphate (1)
[2]
(f)
copper (1) carbonate (1)

hydrated (1)
(ii)
max 2
reversed = 0
reversed = 0
[2]
[2]
max 2
[Question total: 22]
[Total for paper: 40]
Results obtained for Question 1/cm3
Experiment 1
Experiment 2
1st
16.5
8.3
2nd
16.3
8.2
June 2003
INTERNATIONAL GCSE
MARKING SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 60
CHEMISTRY
(Alternative to Practical)
Page 1
(a)
A = mortar (1)
B = stirrer/stirring rod (1)
C = tripod (1)
D = Bunsen Burner (1)
Syllabus
0620
Paper
6
not thermometer
[4]
(b)
filtration
[1]
(c)
D or description
[1]
(a)
because precipitate formed/goes cloudy (1)

sulphur (1)/turbid
[2]
(b)
reference to fair test/comparison/same depth
[1]
(c)
sodium thiosulphate/water 1st/2nd acid, last
[1]
(d) (i)
all points correct (3), -1 for any incorrect

smooth line (1)
label (1)
line lower down (1)
does not touch other line (1)
[5]
(ii)
(e)
times would be longer (1) because solution more spread out/reference to

surface area/depth (1)
(a) (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Mark Scheme
Table of results
correct burette readings in table (3)
or 17.2, 18.9, 26.5
i.e. 16.8, 17.1 and 25.5
Differences correctly completed (1)
Difference 7.6
i.e. 8.4
Experiment 1
twice volume/more than twice as much
Solution B was 2x (1) concentration of C (1) or similar
B more concentrated than C (1 only)
volume A = 33.6 (1) cm3 (1)/34.4cm3
2x iodine produced (1)
[2]
[2]
[4]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[3]
(b)
reference to accuracy (1) indicator (1)/easier to see

not test for I2
max 2
(c)
effervescence/fizz/bubbles (1)
limewater milky (1)/blue solution
[2]
blue (1) precipitate (1)

royal/dark blue (1) solution (1)
[4]
(d) (ii)
(e) (i)
(ii)
white (1) precipitate (1)

dissolves (1)
dissolves (1)
[2]
[3]
[3]
(f)
Solid D is a sulphate (1) hydrated (1)
[2]
(g)
copper (1)/Cu2+ (2)
[2]
Page 2
(a) (i)
(ii)
Mark Scheme
Syllabus
0620
Paper
6
Smooth line graph

result at 5 minutes (1)
not on curve (1)/gas escapes, gone down
[1]
(b)
0.8 g
[1]
(c)
reference to leak/loss of gas (1)

\ volumes lower (1)
[2]
Known mass of beach sand (1)

add excess (1) dilute hydrochloric acid (1)
filter (1) wash (1) dry (1) residue
and weigh sand (1) working out result (1)
max 6 of 8
[6]
[2]
[Total: 60]
Grade thresholds taken for Syllabus 0620 (Chemistry) in the June 2003 examination
maximum
mark
available
minimum mark required for grade:

A
Component 1
40
26
20
17
Component 2
80
52
36
27
Component 3
80
53
31
Component 5
40
31
24
18
14
Component 6
60
42
32
21
15
The threshold (minimum mark) for B is set halfway between those for Grades A and C.
The threshold (minimum mark) for D is set halfway between those for Grades C and E.
The threshold (minimum mark) for G is set as many marks below the F threshold as the E
threshold is above it.
Grade A* does not exist at the level of an individual component.
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MARK SCHEME for the June 2004 question papers
0620 CHEMISTRY
0620/01
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice), maximum mark 40
0620/02
Paper 2 (Core), maximum mark 80
0620/03
Paper 3 (Extended), maximum mark 80
0620/05
Paper 5 (Practical), maximum mark 40
0620/06
Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical), maximum mark 60
These mark schemes are published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements
of the examination. They show the basis on which Examiners were initially instructed to award marks.
They do not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners meeting before
marking began. Any substantial changes to the mark scheme that arose from these discussions will
be recorded in the published Report on the Examination.
All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.
Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the Report on the
Examination.
CIE will not enter into discussion or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.
CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the June 2004 question papers for most IGCSE and GCE
Advanced Level syllabuses.
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Grade thresholds taken for Syllabus 0620 (Chemistry) in the June 2004 examination.
maximum
mark
available

A
Component 1
40
26
20
17
Component 2
80
52
36
27
Component 3
80
53
31
Component 5
40
31
24
18
14
Component 6
60
42
32
21
15
The threshold (minimum mark) for G is set as many marks below the F threshold as the
E threshold is above it.
June 2004
INTERNATIONAL GCSE
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 40
CHEMISTRY
(Multiple Choice)
Page 1
Mark Scheme
Chemistry June 2004
Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
5
A
D
B
B
C
21
22
23
24
25
C
C
B
D
D
6
7
8
9
10
C
A
D
A
D
26
27
28
29
30
A
B
B
C
C
11
12
13
14
15
A
B
B
D
C
31
32
33
34
35
D
A
A
B
A
16
17
18
19
20
D
B
C
A
A
36
37
38
39
40
D
A
D
B
A
University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
Paper
01
June 2004
INTERNATIONAL GCSE
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 80
CHEMISTRY
Page 1
1 (a)
Mark Scheme
Chemistry - June 2004
Syllabus
0620
Paper
02
B, C, F (all needed);
Only contain one type of atom
NOT: contain one kind of molecule
NOT: cannot be split using chemical means
[1]
[1]
(b)
[1]
(c) (i)
[1]
(ii) any gas with diatomic molecules e.g. chlorine, hydrogen, hydrogen chloride [1]
(d) (i)
[1]
(ii) pencil leads/in pencils/lubricant/in electrical conductors/for electrodes/

in tennis racquets/in golf clubs/hockey sticks etc
(e) (i)
(f)
substance containing 2 or more different atoms

combined/bonded/joined (both parts needed for mark)
ALLOW: elements (chemically) combined
[1]
[1]
(ii) methane
[1]
(i)
[2]
8 electrons round chlorine and bonded pair with dot and cross = 2
ALLOW: all dots or all crosses
Correct number of electrons but bonded pair not clearly on overlap = 1
NOT: molecules other than hydrogen chloride
(ii) covalent
[1]
(iii) blue litmus;

(litmus) turns red
[1]
[1]
(iv) pH2
[1]
(v) 2
[1]
(vi) magnesium chloride

NOT: formula
[1]
Total = 17
2 (a)
(b) (i)
insoluble particles/solids/dirt trapped/caught on stones;

NOT: filter reacts with insoluble impurities
NOT: impurities unqualified
Water passes through/filtered OWTTE
[1]
kill bacteria/germs, disinfect water OWTTE
[1]
[1]
(ii) neutralises acidity/water

ALLOW: reacts with acids in water
[1]
(iii) calcium hydroxide

NOT: formula
[1]
(iv) neutralising acid soils/neutralising acidic (industrial) waste/making

bleaching powder/removing acidic gases/in Solvay process/in recovery of
ammonia/making limewater/in water softening/for making plaster/for
making mortar/controlling soil acidity
NOT: neutralising acids unqualified
NOT: making cement
[1]
Page 2
(c) (i)
Mark Scheme
Syllabus
0620
100;
C (conditional on 100)
Paper
02
[1]
[1]
(ii) anhydrous cobalt chloride/anhydrous copper sulphate (or correct colours);

NOT: cobalt chloride/copper sulphate unqualified
Turns pink/blue (respectively)
[1]
(iii) any suitable e.g. washing/cleaning/drinking/cooking
[1]
[1]
(d)
[1]
(e)
ethanol
NOT: alcohol
[1]
(f)
potassium hydroxide; hydrogen

NOT: symbols
[1]
Total = 15
3 (a)
means of measuring gas volume e.g. gas syringe/measuring cylinder

(must be graduated);
flask/test tube/vessel with calcium carbonate + acid leading to syringe etc
IGNORE: lack of reference to closed system (unless drawing incorrect)
record volume on gas syringe/measuring cylinder/measure how much
carbon dioxide given off
at various time intervals/at a particular time
OR
flask/vessel with calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid in flask (1)
measure its mass at beginning of experiment (1)
measure mass of flask and contents during reaction (1)
at specific time(s) (1)
(b) (i)
faster/greater/speeds up
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) slower/less
[1]
(iii) faster/greater/speeds up
[1]
(c) (i)
add aqueous sodium hydroxide;

white precipitate;
insoluble in excess
(incorrect reagent = 0)
ALLOW: flame test - brick red
[1]
[1]
[1]
(d) (i)
high in the reactivity series/very reactive
[1]
(ii) 2 electrons in outer shell;

inner shells correct as 2.8.8
[1]
[1]
Total = 13
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ethanol - solvent
ethene - polymer
bitumen - roads
[3]
(b)
ethanol
[1]
(c) (i)
[1]
(ii) A
[1]
(iii) B
[1]
(iv) D
[1]
(d) (i)
(compound) containing only carbon and hydrogen

NOT: it contains carbon and hydrogen
[1]
(ii) has only single bonds/ has general formula CnH2n+2

NOT: it is saturated
[1]
Total = 10
5 (a)
chlorine, argon, potassium, bromine, iodine

ALLOW: symbols
[1]
(b)
chlorine, potassium, argon, bromine, iodine

ALLOW: symbols
[1]
(c)
2nd box down ticked
[1]
(d)
chlorine, bromine, iodine (all 3 needed)

ALLOW: symbols
[1]
(e) (i)
potassium/K
[1]
(ii) argon/Ar
[1]
(f)
1st and 4th boxes ticked (1 mark each)
[2]
(g) (i)
high (boiling point)
[1]
(ii) conducts/is high

(h)
[1]
potassium loses an/one electron/loses outer shell

chlorine gains an/one electron/outer shell becomes complete
ALLOW: (for 1 mark) potassium loses two electrons + chlorine gains two
electrons
ALLOW: e.g. 2.8.8.1 2.8.8 for first mark
Any indication of sharing electrons = 0
[1]
[1]
Total = 12
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carbon monoxide
Paper
02
[1]
(b)
iron oxide loses oxygen/it loses oxygen/oxidation number of iron decreases [1]
ALLOW: iron gains electrons
Answer must refer to the iron/iron oxide - therefore:
NOT: carbon monoxide gains oxygen
NOT: oxygen lost in the reaction
NOT: iron loses oxygen
(c)
3; 2 (one mark each)
[2]
(d) (i)
oxidise the impurities/oxidise Si or P or C/burn off the impurities

NOT: get rid of impurities
NOT: slag formation
[1]
(e)
(f)
(ii) exothermic
[1]
(iii) is/floats above the molten iron
[1]
(iv) calcium oxide
[1]
(v) stronger/harder/not brittle/less easily corroded ORA e.g. iron rusts

NOT: less corrosive
[1]
any 3 of:
high melting/boiling points;
have coloured compounds (NOT: they are coloured);
have high densities;
form complex ions;
elements/compounds are good catalysts;
form ions with different charges/variable oxidation states
[3]
alloys
[1]
Total = 13
Grand Total = 80
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When the name of a chemical is demanded by the question, a correct formula is

usually acceptable. When the formula is asked for, the name is not acceptable.
When a word equation is required a correct symbol equation is usually

acceptable. If an equation is requested then a word equation is not usually
acceptable.
An incorrectly written symbol, e.g. NA or CL, should be penalised once in a

question.
In the mark scheme if a word or phrase is underlined it (or an equivalent) is required

for the award of the mark.
OR designates alternative and independent ways of gaining the marks for the
question.
COND indicates that the award of this mark is conditional upon a previous mark
being gained.
Unusual responses which include correct Chemistry that answers the question
should always be rewarded - even if they are not mentioned in the mark scheme.
All the candidate's work must show evidence of being marked by the examiner.
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(a)
(b)
(c)
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(i)
portable
[1]
(ii)
oxygen or air
[1]
(i)
both have four outer or valency electrons

need to share four more
or need four more to complete energy level
NOT four bonds
[1]
[1]
(ii)
hard
brittle
high melting or boiling point
poor conductor of electricity or semi-conductor
any TWO
NOT insoluble in water, NOT tough
NOT appearance
[2]
(iii)
germanium or carbon
NOT graphite
[1]
(i)
correctly balanced
[1]
(ii)
lost oxygen
or decrease in oxidation number
NOT accepts electrons unless valid explanation
[1]
(iii)
4 oxygen atoms around 1 silicon atom

2 silicon atoms around 1 oxygen
tetrahedral or diagram that looks tetrahedral
If some wrong chemistry, such as ionic MAX
2/3
[1]
[1]
[1]
TOTAL = [12]
2.
(a)
(i)
(ii)
USA or Texas or Poland or Mexico or Japan or Ethiopia

Australia or Sicily
accept other sources of sulphur eg petroleum
or natural gas or metal sulphides or volcanoes
NOT coal, NOT underground
Preserving food or bleaching or sterilising or
disinfecting or making paper or bleaching wood pulp
or wine or jam or fumigation or making paper
NOT making wood pulp
[1]
[1]
(iii)
burnt/roast in oxygen or air
[1]
(iv)
vanadium(V) oxide or vanadium oxide or platinum

ignore oxidation state of vanadium
[1]
(v)
Increase temperature (increases rate) but reduces yield

catalyst only increases rate or a catalyst does not
influence position of equilibrium
NOT a definition of a catalyst
[1]
(vi)
sulphur trioxide + sulphuric acid = oleum

correct symbol equation acceptable
[1]
(vii)
H2S2O7 + H2O = 2H2SO4
[1]
[1]
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(i)
potassium
[1]
(ii)
ammonium sulphate
[1]
(iii)
Ca3(PO4)2
[1]
Ca(H2PO4)2
[1]
only acceptable responses are:

accepts a proton
accepts H+ [1] only
[2]
(iv)
TOTAL = [14]
3.
(a)
dissolved or solution in water

NOT aqueous NOT soluble in water
l liquid and g gas
[1]
[1]
(b)
6 electrons in bond between two nitrogen atoms

2 electrons on each nitrogen
ignore any coding of electrons with dots or crosses
[1]
[1]
(c)
(i)
decreases or reaction stops or rate becomes zero
[1]
(ii)
concentration or number of effective collisions

decreases
used up or less chemical or less collisions etc [1] only
[1]
[1]
(iii)
greater initial slope

same final point
as long as new curve touches the original curve near
the top allocate the mark
[1]
[1]
(iv)
greater surface area
[1]
TOTAL = [10]
(a)
(b)
(i)
Named soluble zinc salt

corresponding sodium salt
If hydroxide or oxide then 0/2
[1]
[1]
(ii)
Correct equation
not balanced [1] only
[2]
(iii)
Correct equation
[2]
(i)
Fe3+ + 3OH- = Fe(OH)3
[1]
(ii)
Max at 8cm3
Same shape of graph
[1]
Just the above shape, the height of the precipitate and the volume
of sodium hydroxide are irrelevant
[1]
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3
Maximum then height of precipitate decreases

or graph slopes down to x axis or comes to zero
[1]
hydroxide dissolves in excess or it is amphoteric
[1]
TOTAL = [11]
5.
(a)
Has to be three different uses.

any use that depends on malleability or ductilityjewellery, pipes, wires, sheets, roofing, ornaments
NOT that it is malleable or ductile
(b)
(c)
[1]
electrical wires or cooking utensils or electrodes

(good) conductor
[1]
making alloys or named alloy
[1]
(i)
Cu2+ + 2e = Cu
[1]
(ii)
gas is oxygen
[1]
(copper(II) sulphate) changes to sulphuric acid

or copper ions removed from solution
[1]
(i)
copper atoms - electrons = copper ions

accept correct symbol equation
[1]
(ii)
concentration of copper ions does not change or

amount or number of copper ions does not change
[1]
copper ions are removed and then replaced

or copper is transferred from anode to cathode
[1]
refining copper or plating (core)

or extraction of boulder copper
[1]
(iii)
TOTAL = [10]
6.
(a)
(b)
(i)
correct repeat unit
[1]
COND evidence of polymer chain
[1]
(ii)
glucose or maltose
[1]
(iii)
addition (polymerisation) or no other product

except polymer
[1]
condensation (polymerisation) or polymer

and water
[1]
(i)
sodium hydroxide
COND ammonia or alkaline gas or litmus red to blue
If aluminium added wc =0
[1]
[1]
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(c)
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measure pH
more than 1 and less than 7 or
correct colour eg orange or yellow NOT red
NOT green
OR add magnesium or calcium carbonate
weak acid reacts slowly
Paper
3
[1]
[1]
[1]
(i)
ethyl acrylate
ester or alkene
[1]
[1]
(ii)
brown to colourless (NOT clear)

correct formula for acid NOT ester
[1]
[1]
TOTAL = [13]
(a)
(b)
Avogadros Number of particles

or formula mass in grams
or 6 x 1023 particles accept atoms, ions and molecules
or as many particles as there are carbon atoms in 12.00g of 12Ca
ANY one
(i)
moles of Mg = 3/24 = 0.125

moles of CH3COOH = 12/60 = 0.200
magnesium is in excess
OR 3.0g of magnesium react with 15g of acid
only 12.0 g of acid present
magnesium is in excess
[3]
Mark conseq to (i) but NOT to any simple integer

moles of H2 = 0.1
[1]
Mark conseq to (ii) but NOT to any simple integer

Volume of hydrogen = 0.1 x 24
= 2.4 dm3
[2]
(i)
moles of NaOH = 25/1000 x 0.4 =
[1]
(ii)
Mark conseq to (i) but NOT to any simple integer

moles of acid = 0.01/2 = 0.005
[1]
Mark conseq to (ii) max 10M

concentration of acid = 0.005 x 1000/20
= 0.25 mol/dm3
[1]
[1]
(ii)
(iii)
(c)
[1]
(iii)
0.01
TOTAL = [10]
TOTAL for PAPER = [11] + [14] + [10] + [11] + [10] + [13] + [11] = [80]
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Table of results
Experiment 1
1
1
1
[3]
Temperature boxes completed

Decreasing
Comparable to supervisor
1
1
1
[3]
All points plotted correctly

(-1 for each incorrect)
Smooth line graphs
Labelled
Temperature boxes completed

Increasing
Comparable to supervisor
Experiment 2
(a)
(b)
(i)
(ii)
(c)
(d)
(e)
2
1
[7]
1
1
[2]
1.
2.
Value from graph

Value from graph 0.25
1.
2.
Exothermic
Endothermic
1
1
[2]
Fizz/bubbles/effervescence
Solid disappears
1
1
[2]
Carbonate
Fizz with acid or similar
1
1
[2]
Solid A value from table/room temperature 3C

Solid B value from table/room temperature
Reaction finished
1
1
1
[3]
No unit only (1)
Sub Total
2
(a)
(c)
(d)
(e)
[24]
White
[1]
White
Precipitate
1
1
[2]
Excess no change
[1]
(ii)
No precipitate/change
[1]
(iii)
Paper goes blue

Fizz/bubbles etc
Reference to smell
1
1
1
[3]
(iv)
pH greater than 7
[1]
(v)
Milky/cloudy
[1]
Calcium
Ammonia
1
1
[1]
[1]
(i)
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Limewater
Carbon dioxide
1
1
[2]
Nitrate
Hydroxide
1
1
[2]
Sub Total
[16]
Total
[40]
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[3]
Increase surface area

Reference to rate/efficiency/easily
1
1
[2]
(c)
pH may be different/vary at different places/fair test
[1]
(d)
Reference to plants/crops growth

No plants
1
0
[1]
First
Second
[1]
Water and air/oxygen necessary for rusting

Statement referring to any tube e.g. no water and air in tube 1/2
1
1
[2]
Bulb lights up/silver liquid/metal formed/bubbles/fizz/lead x
[1]
(i)
Suitable material e.g. carbon/graphite/steel/Pt/Ag/An
[1]
(ii)
Indication on diagram of cathode
[1]
Bromine/Br2
Anode/positive
1
1
[2]
Reference to toxicity of bromine/lead/lead bromide

NOT harmful/dangerous
[1]
Experiment 1 Temperatures correct

(-1 any incorrect)
[2]
[2]
A
B
C
(a)
(b)
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(b)
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(b)
(c)
(d)
4
Funnel
Flask
(Teat) Pipette/dropper
Time/Min
Temp/C
4
3
0
22
0.5 1 1.5
24 26 28
2 2.5
29 30
3 3.5
30 29
4 4.5
28 27
5
26
Experiment 2 Temperatures correct

(-1 any incorrect)
Time/Min
Temp/C
(a)
(b)
(i)
(ii)
(c)
0
21
0.5 1 1.5
19 17 15
2
14
2.5 3 3.5
13 13 14
4 4.5
15 16
5
17
Graph. Points plotted correctly

(-1 each incorrect)
Smooth lines/curves
Labelled
Temperature from graph

0.25C
Temperature from graph
29.5C
13.5C
[2]
1
1
[2]
1
1
[2]
1.
2.
Exothermic
Endothermic
Carbonate
Fizz/gas with acid
2
1
[6]
Page 2
(d)
(i)
White
Precipitate
1
1
[2]
No change/white precipitate/insoluble in excess
[1]
No/thin precipitate/no reaction
[1]
(b)
Ammonia
[1]
(c)
Reference to limewater/test for carbon dioxide
[1]
(d)
Nitrate
Alkali/hydroxide/oxide
1
1
[2]
(a)
Indication of copper oxide
[1]
(b)
Black
to
red/pink/brown
1
1
[2]
To cool/condense
Steam/water
1
1
[2]
Anhydrous copper sulphate/cobalt chloride

Goes blue/pink in water, no change for ethanol
1
1
[2]
Add indicator/named indicator or CO32-/Mg

Turns red/correct colour in acid, no change for sodium sulphate
1
1
[2]
Add silver nitrate

White precipitate with hydrochloric acid, no change with nitric acid
1
1
[2]
Add known mass of manganese oxide

To (measured volume of) hydrogen peroxide
Bubbles
Test gas with glowing splint
Result
Filter
Dry solid
Reweigh and compare
(max 6)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
(a)
(c)
7
(a)
(b)
(c)
Paper
6
[3]
(i)
(ii)
22C
21C
Reference to room temperature/reaction finished
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1
1
(ii)
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A
34
24
18
15
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Question
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Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
5
C
B
B
C
A
21
22
23
24
25
C
A
B
A
A
6
7
8
9
10
A
C
A
D
D
26
27
28
29
30
C
B
D
B
B
11
12
13
14
15
D
C
A
C
B
31
32
33
34
35
B
C
B
A
D
16
17
18
19
20
D
B
B
D
D
36
37
38
39
40
C
A
A
A
D
0620 CHEMISTRY
0620/02
Paper 2 (Core Theory), maximum mark 80
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requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were initially
instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place
at an Examiners meeting before marking began. Any substantial changes to the mark
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(a) (i) A
Paper
2
[1]
(ii) B + E
[1]
(iii) A + C
[1]
(iv) B
[1]
(v) B + E
[1]
(b) (i) graphite

NOT: charcoal
(ii) diamond/buckminsterfullerene
NOT: graphite (but ALLOW: ecf from part (i)
(c) NaI
ALLOW: Na+INOT: Na+ + I(d) compound (no mark)
because two different (types of) atoms joined/bonded etc.
ALLOW: two different elements bonded
NOT: atoms together
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
Total = 9
(a) filtering/filtration
NOT: distillation, NOT: decanting
[1]
(b) litmus turns pink/red

NOT: orange
[1]
(c) (i) steel
[1]
(ii) water
NOT: steam
[1]
(iii) copper/iron
[1]
(iv) natural gas

NOT: methane
[1]
(d) methane
[1]
(e) 100o C (100 = 0)
[1]
(f) (i) calcium/Ca2+
[1]
(ii) eALLOW: e
NOT: electron
(g) (i) carbon dioxide + water
ACCEPT: correct formulae
[1]
[1]
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Paper
2
(ii) carbon monoxide

NOT: CO
[1]
Total = 12
(a) random arrangement;

far apart.
[2]
(b) pH9
[1]
(c) (i) NH3/H3N
[1]
(ii) covalent
[1]
(iii) weak forces between particles OR molecules/weak intermolecular forces
[1]
(d) (i) H2SO4
[1]
(ii) nitrogen; soil
[2]
(e) Any 3 from:

ammonia evaporates from (ammonia) solution;
diffusion;
particles/molecules of ammonia/gases are in constant movement/
move freely; ALLOW: move fast
NOT: particles of ammonia solution move freely
NOT: move from high to low concentration
movement of particles/molecules is random.
NOT: ammonia spreads out;
[3]
(f) (i) the air

ALLOW: atmosphere
[1]
(ii) 2 (NO2)
[1]
(iii) reversible reaction

ALLOW: equilibrium
[1]
(iv) exothermic/heat given out
[1]
Total = 16
(a) monomers
[1]
(b) does not have a double bond/only contains single bonds/has a single C C bond
NOT: has a single bond
NOT: it is saturated
NOT: no spare bonds
[1]
(c) displayed/graphical formula correct

ALLOW: correct dot and cross diagrams
[1]
(d) (i) breaking down of long-chained hydrocarbons/formation of smaller

hydrocarbons from larger
[1]
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2
(ii) high temperature

ALLOW: heat
(catalyst alone = 0)
[1]
(iii) C8H18
ALLOW: other sensible combinations 2(C2H4) + C6H14
[1]
(e) (i) H2
[1]
(ii) any 2 of:

temperature gradient in fractionation column;
smaller/lighter molecules (rise) higher in column OR smaller/lighter molecules
more easily vaporised
OR e.g. referring to larger/heaver molecules
ALLOW: hydrocarbons in place of molecules
NOT: lighter/heavier fractions
different fractions condense at particular heights in column/fractions
condense when temperature falls below their boiling points
ALLOW: different fractions have different boiling points/condense at different
temperatures
(iii) petrol: fuel (for cars)/other suitable use
NOT: for cars etc.
lubricating fraction: lubricating oils/waxes/polishes/other suitable use
NOT: for planes etc.
[2]
[1]
[1]
Total = 11
(a) (i) molecule containing 2 atoms

ALLOW: element containing 2 atoms
(ii) whether it is solid, liquid or gas (all 3 needed)
(b) (i) gas; liquid; solid
(all 3 = 2 marks; 2 correct = 1 mark)
[1]
[1]
[2]
(ii) red/brown/orange or combination of these
[1]
(iii) 130-210 (o C) (actual = +184 o C)
[1]
(c) iodine + potassium chloride (1 each)

(d) (i) 8 electrons in each shell + atoms joined
no bonding electrons = 1
IGNORE: inner shell electrons if correct
(incorrect inner shell electrons = 1 max)
(ii) water purification OR treatment/killing bacteria etc./bleaching agent (for paper)/
making refrigerants/making organic chlorine compounds (named)/making
solvents/extracting titanium/detinning scrap tinplate/making hydrochloric
acid/extraction of bromine from seawater/other suitable use
[2]
[2]
[1]
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2
(e) (i) A
[1]
(ii) C
[1]
(iii) it contains ions; which can move/are free to move (OWTTE)

reference to electrons = 0
[2]
(f) (i) Period 6
[1]
(ii) 85
[1]
(iii) atoms with (same number of protons and) different number of neutrons/
different mass number/different nucleon number
NOT: molecules with
ALLOW: elements with.
[1]
(iv) 125
[1]
Total = 19
(a) (i) iron + sulphuric acid iron sulphate + hydrogen

-1 per error/omission
NOT: iron(III) sulphate
NOT: hydrogen sulphate
[2]
(ii) lighted splint;

pop/small explosion etc.
(consequential marking)
[2]
(b) (i) cathode
[1]
(ii) allows conduction (of electricity)/allows charges or ions to flow through the solution [1]
(iii) gains layer of copper/coated with copper
NOT: gets bigger
decreases in size/gets smaller/loses copper etc.
ALLOW: the copper dissolves
NOT: breaks up/flakes off
[1]
[1]
(iv) aqueous sodium hydroxide; light blue ppt; insoluble in excess

OR aqueous ammonia; light blue ppt; soluble in excess/forming dark blue solution [3]
(consequential marking)
(c) to make them attractive/makes them shiny/protects the iron so it does not rust/does
not corrode OR oxidise easily/less reactive than iron
NOT: chromium is unreactive etc.
NOT: other properties of chromium e.g. hard
NOT: corrosive
(d) iron > chromium > copper
[1]
[1]
Total = 13
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Paper 3 (Extended Theory), maximum mark 80
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were initially instructed to award marks. It does
not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners meeting before marking
began. Any substantial changes to the mark scheme that arose from these discussions will be
recorded in the published Report on the Examination.
demonstrated.
Examination.
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Component 3
80

A
58
30
16
11
June 2005
IGCSE
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 80
CHEMISTRY
Extended Theory
Page 1
Mark Scheme
IGCSE JUNE 2005
Syllabus
0620
Paper
3
(a) (i) darker or actual colours

chlorine yellow, yellow/green
bromine orange, brown, brownish red
iodine
black grey, purple
[1]
(ii) gas, liquid, solid

all three needed
[1]
(iii) colourless or (pale) yellow

gas
[1]
[1]
(b) Must have a correct reagent otherwise wc = 0

add chlorine water or bubble in chlorine gas
yellow or orange or brown
dark brown or grey crystals
(Accept colour that is darker than for bromide)
[1]
[1]
OR add (acidified) silver nitrate(aq)

off white or pale yellow or cream precipitate or soluble in aqueous ammonia
yellow precipitate insoluble in aqueous ammonia
precipitate essential then either colour or solubility in aqueous ammonia
[1]
[1]
[1]
OR add lead nitrate(aq)

pale yellow or off white or cream precipitate
yellow precipitate insoluble in aqueous ammonia
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
Accept any test that could work electrolysis, iron(III) salt

bromine, potassium dichromate, potassium manganate(VII) etc.
(c) I2 + 3Cl2 = 2ICl3
For having either reactants or products correct ONLY [1]
[2]
(d) chlorine
COND lower Mr or lower density or lighter molecules or molecules move faster
[1]
[2]
OR
lighter or based on Ar MAX [1]

smaller with no additional comment or sieve idea [0]
N.B. a total of [3] not [2]
TOTAL = 12
(a) Zn + I2 = Zn2+ + 2I For having either reactants or products correct ONLY [1]
[2]
(b) for zinc and sodium hydroxide

white precipitate
dissolves in excess (only if precipitate mentioned)
[1]
[1]
for zinc and ammonia

same results
[1]
Mark either first (sodium hydroxide or aqueous ammonia), if completely correct, then an
additional [1] can be awarded for stating that the other has the same results.
Page 2
Mark Scheme
IGCSE JUNE 2005
Syllabus
0620
(c) (i) zinc and a reason

Do not mark conseq to iodine in excess
Paper
3
[1]
(ii) final mass of zinc bigger or the level section higher or less zinc used up
gradient less steep or longer time or falls more slowly
[1]
[1]
(iii) steeper gradient

same loss of mass of zinc
[1]
[1]
TOTAL = 10
(a) (i) CH3-CH==CH2

(ii) conseq to (i)
correct repeat unit
COND evidence of continuation
(iii) monomer
COND because it has a double bond or unsaturated or alkene
NOT addition
(b) (i) to remove fibres or remove solid
NOT precipitate, NOT impurities, NOT to obtain a filtrate
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) because silver atoms have lost electrons

OR oxidation number increased
[1]
(iii) silver chloride
[1]
(c) (i) name of an ester

formula of an ester
if they do not correspond MAX [1]
Accept name - terylene
for formula ester linkage and continuation
If a fat complete structure must be correct e.g. C17H35 etc.
Mark for formula only - [1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) alcohol or alkanol

NOT a named alcohol
[1]
(d) (i) acid loses a proton

base accepts a proton
[2]
[1]
OR
same explanation but acid loses a hydrogen ion (1)

and base gains hydrogen ion (1)
(ii) only partially ionised or poor hydrogen ion donor or poor proton donor
[1]
NOT does not form many hydrogen ions in water or low concentration of hydrogen
ions
NOT pH
TOTAL = 15
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Mark Scheme
IGCSE JUNE 2005
Syllabus
0620
(a) (i) correct word equation (carbon dioxide and water)

Accept correct symbol equation
(ii) Must have a correct reagent otherwise wc = 0
add (acidified) barium chloride(aq) or nitrate or add barium ions
COND white precipitate
NOT lead(II) compounds
(iii) low pH or universal indicator turns red(aq)
pH 3 or less
(b) (i) H2S + 2O2 = H2SO4
unbalanced [1]
Paper
3
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
(ii) unpleasant smell or it is poisonous or when burnt forms acid rain or forms sulphur
dioxide or forms sulphuric acid
[1]
NOT it is a pollutant
(iii) 2H to 1S
COND 8e around sulphur atom
2e per hydrogen atom
THREE correct
TWO from above [1]
Ionic structure = [0]
(c) (i) vanadium oxide or vanadium(V) oxide or vanadium pentoxide or V2O5
Must be correct oxidation state if one given
[2]
[1]
(ii) 400 to 500o C
[1]
(iii) add to (concentrated) sulphuric acid NOT dilute

COND (upon sulphuric acid) above then add water
[1]
[1]
(d) mass of one mole of CaSO4 = 136

moles of CaSO4 in 79.1g = 0.58 accept 0.6
moles of H2O in 20.9 g = 1.16 accept 1.2
conseq x = 2
x given as an integer
[1]
[1]
[1]
TOTAL = 16
(a) (i) A is glutamic acid

B is alanine
Accept names only, NOT Rf values
[1]
[1]
(ii) because acids are colourless or to make them visible

or to show positions of the samples or distance travelled
[1]
(iii) compare with known acids or reference samples or standards

Accept from colours of samples
[1]
(iv) amide linkage

COND different monomers
continuation
Accept hydrocarbon part of chain as boxes
If nylon 6 then only one monomer [1] NOT different monomers
[1]
[1]
[1]
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Mark Scheme
IGCSE JUNE 2005
Syllabus
0620
(b) correct structure as syllabus (box representation)

correct linkage --O-continuation
Paper
3
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) C6H12O6 = 2C2H5OH + 2CO2

not balanced [1]
Accept C2H6O
[2]
(ii) gives out energy or equivalent

NOT heat
N.B. a total of [1] not [2]
[1]
(iii) glucose used up or yeast killed by ethanol

NOT yeast used up
NOT reactant used up
[1]
(iv) oxidise alcohol to acid or to ethanoic acid

or to carbon dioxide and water
or if oxygen present aerobic respiration
or cannot have anaerobic respiration in presence of oxygen
NOT it is anaerobic respiration, must be additional comment
[1]
(v) fractional distillation
[1]
TOTAL = 15
(a) (i) bauxite
[1]
(ii) to reduce melting point or improve conductivity

or as a solvent or reduce the working temperature
[1]
(iii) carbon dioxide or monoxide or fluorine
[1]
(b) (i) aluminium
[1]
(ii) solution goes colourless or copper formed

or a brown solid forms or blue colour disappears
or bubbles
NOT goes clear or copper formed
[1]
(iii) covered with an oxide layer
[1]
(c) reaction
reaction
no reaction
reaction
(d) (i) 2Al(OH)3 = Al2O3 + 3H2O

Not balanced [1]
(ii) Aluminium nitrate = aluminium oxide + nitrogen dioxide + oxygen
only TWO correct products [1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[2]
TOTAL = 12
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Paper 5 (Practical Test), maximum mark 40
demonstrated.
Examination.
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Component 5
40

A
32
26
19
16
June 2005
IGCSE
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 40
CHEMISTRY
Practical Test
Page 1
Mark Scheme
IGCSE JUNE 2005
Syllabus
0620
Paper
5
Table of results
Experiment 1
Initial and final volume boxes correctly completed (1)
To 1 d.p. (1)
Comparable to Supervisor 4 (1)
[3]
Experiment 2
Initial and final volume boxes correctly completed (1)
To 1 d.p. (1)
Comparable to Supervisor 4 (1)
[3]
(a) white/cloudy/milky (1)
[1]
(b) purple/pink (1)
[2]
to colourless (1)
(c) neutralisation (1)
[1]
(d) (i) Experiment 2 (1)
[1]
(ii) Experiment 2 more/greater volume (1) x 2 (1)
[2]
(iii) M more concentrated/stronger than N (1) x 2 (1)
[2]
(e) 2 x value from table (1)
cm3 (1)
twice as much calcium hyrdroxide (1)
[3]
(f) e.g. use a pipette/burette instead of a measuring cylinder (1)
[1]
(g) slightly (1)
[1]
Sub total 20
(a) colourless (1)
reference to smell (1)
[2]
(b) red/orange/yellow (1)
4 to 6 1 (1) see Supervisor
[2]
(c) (i) fizz/bubbles (1)
lighted splint (1)
[3]
pops (1)
(ii) fizz/bubbles (1)
limewater milky/cloudy (1)
[2]
(iii) green/blue (1)
deep/dark blue (1)
[2]
(iv) colourless/no change/oily layer (1) sweet/fruity/glue/smell (1)
[2]
(v) orange/no change (1)
[1]
(d) (i) hydrogen (1)
[1]
(ii) carbon dioxide (1)

(e) copper (1)
2+ (1)
(f) weak (1)
acid (1)
[1]
[2]
check (b) for consequential answer
[2]
Sub total 20
Total 40
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demonstrated.
Examination.
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mark
available
Component 6
60

A
48
38
27
22
June 2005
IGCSE
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 60
CHEMISTRY
Page 1
Mark Scheme
IGCSE JUNE 2005
(a) boxes completed
Syllabus
0620
Paper
6
retort/clamp stand (1)

(teat) pipette/dropper (1)
Bunsen burner (1)
[3]
(b) hydration/exothermic (1)
[1]
(a) electrodes correctly labelled on rods (1)
[1]
(b) bubbles at positive electrode (1), bubbles at negative electrode (1)

bulb lights up/smells of bleach/greenish gas (1)
[3]
(c) (i) chlorine (1)
[1]
(ii) litmus/indicator (1)

3
bleached/colourless (1)
[2]
15, 45, 61, 73, 74, 80 and 80
all correct (4) (-1 for each incorrect)
[4]
(a) graph:
all points plotted correctly (3)
smooth curve (1)
(-1 for each incorrect)
volumes from syringe diagrams;
[4]
(b) volume of acid from graph, 10.5 11.5 (1)
[1]
(c) volume of hydrogen from graph, 29.5 30.5 (1)
[1]
table of results:
all initial and final volume boxes correctly completed 0.0, 10.6, 14.9
difference boxes correctly completed, 10.6,
36.1 (3)
21.2 (1)
(a) neutralisation (1)
[1]
(b) (i) experiment 2 (1)
[1]
(ii) experiment 2 more/greater volume (1) x 2 (1)
[2]
(iii) M more concentrated/stronger than N (1) x 2 (1)
[2]
(c) 21.2 (1)
cm3 (1)
twice as much calcium hydroxide (1)
[4]
[3]
(d) e.g. use a pipette/burette instead of a measuring cylinder (1)
[1]
(b) (i) fizz/bubbles (1)
pops (1)
[2]
limewater milky (1)
[2]
(ii) fizz/bubbles (1)

(c) weak (1)
[1]
Page 2
Mark Scheme
IGCSE JUNE 2005
Syllabus
0620
(d) (i) hydrogen (1)
[1]
(ii) carbon dioxide (1)
Paper
6
[1]
(e) copper (1) 2+ (1)
[2]
(a) no/little water present/little water implied (1)
[1]
(b) any value less than 7 (1)
[1]
(c) chromatography (1)
apply to paper (1)
use of solvent (1)
description of two yellow spots (1)
[4]
paper in drink = max 2

7
(a) straight line (1)
DRAWN WITH A RULER
[1]
(b) inaccurate point is at pH 5 (1) not on line (1)
[2]
(c) % corrosion decreases as pH increases (1)
[1]
same amount/measured volume of peroxide (1)

add known mass of metal oxide (1)
time (1) measure volume of oxygen (1)
repeat with other oxide (1) compare/conclusion (1)
[6]
method will not work = 0

Total 60
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0620 CHEMISTRY
0620/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice, maximum raw mark 40
Examination.
The minimum marks in these components needed for various grades were previously published with
these mark schemes, but are now instead included in the Report on the Examination for this session.
CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2006 question papers for most IGCSE and
syllabuses.
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Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
5
A
C
C
A
D
21
22
23
24
25
A
B
D
B
D
6
7
8
9
10
B
C
D
C
C
26
27
28
29
30
A
A
D
D
A
11
12
13
14
15
C
A
B
B
D
31
32
33
34
35
C
A
A
D
C
16
17
18
19
20
D
B
B
C
B
36
37
38
39
40
A
D
B
C
B
Paper
01
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0620/02
Paper 2, maximum raw mark 80
demonstrated.
Examination.
syllabuses.
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Mark Scheme
IGCSE May/June 2006
Syllabus
0620
Paper
02
(a) Substance containing only 1 type of atom/substance which cannot be broken down to any
other substance by chemical means
[1]
(b) B
[1]
(c) A + D (both needed)
[1]
(d) (i) C
[1]
(ii) carbon
[1]
(iii) drill bits/ for cutting OWTTE
[1]
(e) Any 3 of:

conducts heat/conducts electricity/malleable/ductile/sonorous/shiny
NOT: silvery/high melting OR boiling points
[3]
(f) (i) alloy(s)
[1]
(ii) mild steel car bodies;

stainless steel chemical plant;
aluminium aircraft ALLOW car bodies;
copper electrical wiring
[4]
[Total: 14]
(a) respiration
[1]
(b) (i) CH4; O2 (1 mark each)
[2]
(ii) fuel OWTTE
[1]
(iii) arrangement: random/not regularly arranged/not ordered/widely spaced

OWTTE;
motion: moving/random;
[2]
(iv) alkane(s)
[1]
(v) C2H6 box 2nd from left ticked
[1]
(c) C
[1]
(d) (i) the bacteria NOT: living things/plants/animals
[1]
(ii) speeding up of a chemical reaction by a specific substance

(e) phosphorus; nitrogen (1 each)
[1]
[2]
[Total: 13]
Page 2
Mark Scheme
IGCSE May/June 2006
Syllabus
0620
(a) (i) D
Paper
02
[1]
(ii) A + C (both needed)
[1]
(iii) B
[1]
(iv) E
[1]
(v) C
[1]
(b) sharing; chlorine; low; diamond; strong
[5]
(c) (i) 2 electrons paired and two atoms shown
[1]
(ii) lighted splint; pops/explodes OWTTE
[2]
[Total 13]
(a) (i) hydrogen;
[1]
(ii) ethene
[1]
(iii) carbon dioxide
[1]
(b) (add) bromine water/aqueous bromine ALLOW: bromine:

with ethene decolourises OWTTE;
with methane no reaction/remains orange/brown OWTTE
[3]
(c) (i) (addition) polymerisation
[1]
(ii) 4th box from left (last one) ticked
[1]
(d) cracking ALLOW thermal decomposition
[1]
(e) (i) test: add (red) litmus paper;

goes blue
[2]
(ii) 17
[1]
(f) sulphur dioxide formed;

harmful effect of sulphur dioxide e.g. acid rain/breathing difficulties/
kills fish/leaf drop on trees etc
ALLOW: carbon dioxide; global warming
ALLOW: carbon monoxide; poisonous
[2]
[Total: 14]
Page 3
Mark Scheme
IGCSE May/June 2006
Syllabus
0620
(a) (i) filtration/description of filtration

(ii) weakly acidic/2nd box down ticked
(b) (i) from the limestone/ from the underlying rocks
(ii) carbon dioxide; water (1 each)
(c) (i) carbonate/CO32
Paper
02
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
(ii) 20 mg (unit must be present)
[1]
(iii) nitrate/NO3
[1]
(iv) (aqueous) sodium hydroxide/other suitable hydroxide/ammonia;

red-brown/ brown;
precipitate
IF: soluble in excess minus 1 mark
[3]
(d) carbon dioxide higher (in soil air);

nitrogen higher (in soil air);
oxygen lower (in soil air);
[3]
(e) correct formula with all atoms and bonds
[1]
[Total: 15]
(a) haematite; ALLOW other correct named ores
[1]
(b) (i)
[1]
2:2
(ii) poisonous ALLOW: answers related to reducing oxygen carrying capacity

of blood/effect on haem etc
(c) (i) iron oxide + carbon monoxide iron + carbon dioxide
(wrong oxidation number(s) = 0)
(ii) reduction
(d) (i) (thermal) decomposition
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) any suitable e.g. making cement
[1]
(iii) slag
[1]
(e) (i) manganese
[1]
(ii) acidic
[1]
(iii) 6%
[1]
[Total: 11]
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Examination.
syllabuses.
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Mark Scheme
IGCSE May/June 2006
Syllabus
0620
Paper
03
(a) compounds are highly coloured

used as catalysts
more than one oxidation state
Four boxes ticked that include three correct choices [2]
Four boxes ticked that include two correct choices [1]
Four boxes ticked that include one correct choices [0]
Five boxes ticked [0]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) period 4
[1]
(ii) 26p and 30n
[1]
(c) (i) limestone
[1]
(ii) slag
[1]
(iii) iron ore
[1]
(d) to burn or provide heat

to make carbon monoxide
[1]
[1]
(e) mild steel

stainless steel
[1]
[1]
cars or machinery or fridges etc.

cutlery or chemical plants etc.
[TOTAL = 12]
2
(a) X
W
Z
Y
For most reactive X and least Y [1] ONLY
All other responses [0]
(b) magnesium
copper
W
Y
(c) (i) goes "pop" with burning splint

or mixed with air and ignited goes pop
NOT glowing splint
[2]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) test and observable result

universal indicator goes blue
or pH paper goes blue
or high pH, accept 13, 14
or ammonium ion gives off ammonia
or with metallic cations forms a precipitate
NOT litmus
ONLY accept - neutralises acids with an observable result,
e.g. becomes warm.
[1]
(iii) Group 1
[1]
(iv) electrolysis
COND molten
[1]
[1]
[1]
[TOTAL = 10]
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Mark Scheme
IGCSE May/June 2006
Syllabus
0620
(a) ammonia 10
hydrochloric acid 1
sodium hydroxide 13
ethanoic acid 4
All correct
Two correct [1]
Paper
03
[2]
(b) With strong acid bulb brighter

faster rate of bubbles
OR corresponding comments for weak acid
[1]
[1]
(c) proton NOT hydrogen ion

H+ not conditional on proton
Only way for [2] is proton and H+
[1]
[1]
(d) (i) CaO and MgO
[1]
(ii) CO2 and SO2
[1]
(iii) Al2O3
[1]
(iv) CO
[1]
[TOTAL = 10]
(a) 4 Ge atoms around 1 Ge

Looks tetrahedral or stated to be
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) Graphite has layers

COND that can move/slip
or weak bonds between layers
[1]
Graphite has delocalised/free/mobile electrons

(ii) property and use
soft
OR good conductor
[1]
[1]
[1]
lubricant or pencils
electrodes or in electric motors
(c) (i) CO2 and SiO2 or XO2

(ii) CO2 molecular or simple molecules or simple covalent
SiO2 macromolecular or giant covalent
(d) Ge2H6
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[TOTAL = 10]
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Mark Scheme
IGCSE May/June 2006
Syllabus
0620
(a) (i) Burn sulphur in air (or oxygen)
Paper
03
[1]
(ii) as a bleach
[1]
(iii) kill bacteria/micro-organisms

NOT prevents food going bad or rotten or decaying
[1]
(b) (i) decrease
[1]
(ii) exothermic
COND increase temperature favours back reaction so it is
endothermic, so forward reaction must be exothermic
OR any similar explanation will be awarded the mark, for example
The forward reaction is not favoured by an increase in temperature
so it is exothermic (rather than endothermic)
[1]
(iii) Low enough for good yield

High enough for (economic) rate
Any similar explanation will be awarded the mark
NOT just that it is the optimum temperature
[1]
[1]
(iv) bubble into (conc) sulphuric acid

add water
NOT consequential
[1]
[1]
[1]
[TOTAL = 10]
6
(a) (i) Any bond that is broken C-H or O=O

Bond that is formed C=O or O-H
Do not insist on double bonds
(ii) More energy is released forming bonds
than is used breaking bonds
For just - more energy released than used [1]
For - energy is released forming bonds and it is used
breaking bonds [1]
(b) (i) U
235
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) treatment of cancer, autoradiographs, tracer, sterilising food,

surgical equipment, measuring thickness, checking welds
(c) (i) reductant zinc
oxidant hydrogen (ions)
(ii) magnesium instead of zinc or increase concentration of acid
or copper instead of iron
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
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Mark Scheme
IGCSE May/June 2006
Syllabus
0620
(iii) sacrificial protection or stop iron/steel rusting

or galvanising
Paper
03
[1]
(d) (i) pink or purple

to colourless or decolourised
NOT red NOT clear
[1]
[1]
(ii) 2I 2e = I2
unbalanced ONLY [1]
[2]
[TOTAL = 15]
(a) (i) any correct equation
[1]
(ii) structural formulae from but-1-ene, but-2-ene, methylpropene

or cyclobutane
Any TWO
(b) (i) light or 200C or lead tetraethyl
[2]
[1]
(ii) substitution or photochemical or chlorination or free radical

or halogenation
(iii) 1-chlorobutane, 2-chlorobutane, dichlorobutane etc.
Any TWO
(c) (i) CH3CH2CH2OH or CH3CH(OH)CH3
[1]
[2]
[1]
(ii) CH3CH(Br)CH2Br
NOT 1,3-dibromopropane
[1]
(d) moles of CH3-CH = CH2 reacted = 1.4/42 = 0.033

conseq
maximum moles of CH3-CH(I)-CH3 that could be formed = 0.033
conseq
maximum mass of 2-iodopropane that could be formed = 5.61 g
accept 170 x 0.033 = 5.61 and 170 x 0.033333 = 5.67
conseq unless greater than 100%
percentage yield 4.0/5.67 x 100 = 70.5%
Do not mark consequently to a series of small integers. There has to be
a serious attempt to answer the question, then consequential marking is
appropriate.
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[TOTAL = 13]
[For paper 12+10+10+10+10+15+13 = 80]
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Paper
05
Table of results
Volumes completed for 10 seconds (1) and 20 seconds (1)
Volumes decreasing (1)
Comparable to supervisor (2)
[5]
(a) Graph points correctly plotted (2), -1 for each incorrect

Best fit lines (1) labels (1)
[4]
(b) fizzing/bubbles/black (1)
[1]
(c) (i) Experiment 1 (1)
[1]
(ii) strongest/more concentrated solution (1) more collisions (1)

(d) (i) e.g. amount of catalyst added different/starting the timer/inaccurate
measurement of peroxide max 2
(ii) e.g. measure mass of catalyst/time using data logger/use a burette or
pipette to measure peroxide max 2
[2]
[2]
[2]
(e) filter (1) mass of catalyst same before and after (1)
/repeat experiment and compare volumes of gas given off (1) max 2
[2]
Experiment 5
Glowing splint (1) relights (1) oxygen (1)
[3]
[Sub total = 22]
(a) white (1)
[1]
(b) paper goes pink/colourless/condensation description/ solid yellow max 2
[2]
(c) (i) white (1) precipitate (1)

soluble in excess or similar (1)
[3]
(ii) white precipitate (1)

soluble in excess or similar(1)
[2]
(iii) white precipitate (1)
[1]
(iv) no reaction/unchanged (1)
[1]
(d) fizz/bubbles (1) limewater milky (1)
[2]
(e) water (of crystallisation) present (1)
[1]
(f) sulphate present (1) chloride/halide absent (1)
[2]
(g) B is zinc (1) sulphate (1)

C is (zinc) carbonate (1)
[3]
[Sub total = 18]
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examination. They show the basis on which Examiners were initially instructed to award marks. They do not
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substantial changes to the mark scheme that arose from these discussions will be recorded in the published
Report on the Examination.
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Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the Report on the Examination.
The minimum marks in these components needed for various grades were previously published with these
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GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses.
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(a) Boxes completed
tubes (1)
hydrochloric acid (1)
electrodes (1)
Paper
06
[3]
(b) Electrolysis (1)
[1]
(c) Litmus paper (1), bleaches/white (1)
[2]
(a) To extract the colour owtte (1)
[1]
(b) To remove solid/insoluble impurities (1)
[1]
(c) Heating/evaporation (1)
[1]
(d) Diagram showing spots (1)

3
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3 at different levels (1)
[2]
Maximum temperatures reached

22 34 46 48 44 40 (2)
[2]
-1 for any incorrect

(a) So that the solutions are at same/lab/room temperature (1)
[1]
(b) 22C (1)
[1]
(c) Good insulator owtte (1)
[1]
(d) Graph all points correct (2)
2 straight lines (1)
[3]
(e) (i) 50C (1)
[1]
(ii) Indication where lines intersect (1)
[1]
(iii) 24 cm3 or from graph (1)
[1]
(f) Exothermic (1)

4
[1]
Volumes from cylinder diagrams

Experiment 2
0 16 31 39
all correct (2)
[2]
all correct (2)
[2]

Experiment 3
0 9 17 21
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Paper
06
Experiment 4
0 6 11 14
all correct (2)
[2]
(a) Graph. All points plotted correctly (3). -1 for each incorrect
smooth curves (1), labels (1)
[5]
(b) (i) Experiment 1 (1)
[1]
(ii) Most concentrated solution (1), more collisions (1)
[2]
(c) (i) Two errors (2)

e.g. amount of catalyst/timing/volume of solution
[2]
(ii) Two improvements (2)

e.g. measure mass of catalyst/use burette or pipette/data logging
[2]
(d) Filter (1), same mass of catalyst before and after (1)/repeat experiment and compare
volumes of gas collected
[2]
(b) (i) white (1), precipitate (1), dissolves/soluble (1)
[3]
(ii) white (1), precipitate (1), dissolves/soluble (1)
[3]
(d) reference to water (1) e.g. hydrated salt
[1]
(e) sulphate (1), not a chloride (1)
[2]
(f) carbon dioxide (1), from a carbonate (1)
[2]
Measured volume of oven cleaner (1)

Add indicator/named indicator (1)
Add named acid (1), from a burette/pipette (1)
Until colour change/end point (1), measure/record volume of acid (1)
Repeat with other cleaner (1), compare (1)
Max 6
[6]
Total for paper = 60
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CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2007 question papers for most IGCSE, GCE
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
D
D
A
D
21
22
23
24
D
C
A
B
25
6
7
8
9
B
C
A
A
26
27
28
29
B
A
B
B
10
30
11
12
13
14
B
B
B
D
31
32
33
34
B
D
D
A
15
35
16
17
18
19
C
C
A
C
36
37
38
39
A
C
A
D
20
40
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Paper 2 (Core Theory), maximum raw mark 80
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indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners meeting before marking began.
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Paper
2
(a) ALLOW: correct names / correct formulae

(i) B
[1]
(ii) E
[1]
(iii) D
[1]
(iv) E
[1]
(v) C
[1]
(vi) B + C
[1]
(vii) A + F
[1]
(b) (i) car exhausts / from vehicles

ALLOW: from metal smelting
NOT: from factories / from natural causes e.g. volcanoes
NOT: from fuels if unqualified
(ii) damage to brain / nervous system (in children)
ALLOW: mental damage / poisonous / toxic / lung irritant
NOT: harmful / lung cancers / poisonous to lungs / makes you ill /
respiratory diseases / lung problems etc.
(c) forms sulphur dioxide / acid rain
ALLOW: sulphur burns to form acid rain
REJECT: carbon monoxide / dioxide causes acid rain = 0
REJECT: sulphur causes acid rain = 0
effect of acid rain
e.g. chemical erosion / chemical weathering / corrodes metals /
damages trees [or plants] / kills trees [or plants] / damages limestone buildings /
damages or kills plants [or animals] in lakes
NOT: harmful / makes soils acidic / corrodes limestone [or buildings] / pollutant
REJECT: global warming / affects ozone layer
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 11]
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Paper
2
(a) nitrogen / N2;

oxygen / O2
[2]
(b) (i) carbon dioxide / CO2
[1]
(ii) water / H2O
[1]
(iii) O2 on left;
correct balance
[2]
(c) (i) (Period) 3
[1]
(ii) noble gases / inert gases

ALLOW: group 0 / 8
[1]
(iii) correct electronic structure of argon 2.8.8
[1]
(iv) inert / doesnt react / prevents (tungsten) filament from burning

ALLOW: implication that argon produces light after excitation by electric
current (discharge tubes)
NOT: argon produces light when it reacts
NOT: argon lights up
[1]
(v) 22
[1]
(d) 169
IGNORE: units
[1]
(e) (i) XeF4O (atoms in any order)
[1]
(ii) covalent
NOT: double and single bonding
[1]
[Total: 14]
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(a) (i) 2 on both sides (NOTE: only one mark)
Paper
2
[1]
(ii) comes from water / water wont run out / water renewable resource
NOT: arguments about pollution
NOT: easily made / renewed
REJECT: found in air and water
[1]
(iii) exothermic
[1]
(b) carbon dioxide / CO2;

water / H2O
[2]
(c) 1 mark for each correct fraction;

correct use linked to each specific fraction
(if fraction incorrect mark cannot be given for use)
Examples:
Fraction
Use
Refinery gas
fuel (alone or qualified)
NOT: methane / natural gas
ALLOW: for heating / cooking
Naphtha
feedstock for chemicals /

making specific chemicals e.g. ethane
Paraffin / kerosene
oil stoves / heating / aircraft fuel /

feedstock for chemical industry
ALLOW: for cooking
NOT: fuel alone
Diesel
fuel in cars / fuel for diesel engines /

central heating fuel
NOT: fuel alone
Fuel oil
fuel for ships and power stations

NOT: fuel alone
Lubricating fraction
lubricants / waxes / polishes
Bitumen / residue
roads / sealing roofs
(d) (i) breaking down of (larger) hydrocarbon molecules into smaller ones /
making alkenes from larger alkanes
(idea of large hydrocarbons to smaller ones)
ALLOW: breaking down petroleum fractions / hydrocarbons / alkanes
NOT: decomposing unless qualified
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(ii) high temperature

ALLOW: heat
REJECT: heat and burn
Paper
2
[1]
catalyst OR high pressure

ALLOW: aluminium oxide / silicates;
IGNORE: incorrect name of catalyst
NOT: high pressure
(Catalyst + high pressure = 1 mark maximum)
(iii) correct structure of ethene
All atoms and bonds must be shown
[1]
[1]
[Total: 13]
(a) (i) substance which speeds up (rate of) reaction

NOT: slows rate of reaction
(ii) transition elements / transition metals
NOT: specific metals / named metals
(b) (i) axes correctly labelled with time on horizontal axis and use of full grid
ALLOW: V for volume and t for time
correct plotting of points (-1 per error / omission)
Penalise 110 cm3 points only once
smooth line going through all points
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
(ii) line steeper at start;

ending up at same level
NOT: ending up after 50 mins
NOT: joining previous line before 50 minutes
[1]
[1]
(iii) all zinc used up / hydrochloric acid is in excess

ALLOW: zinc and hydrochloric acid have completely reacted
NOT: reaction finished / completed / HCl completely reacted
[1]
(c) (i) (speed would be) faster / rate increases

(comparative needed)
NOT: takes less time / reacts more
(ii) (speed would be) slower / rate decreases
(comparative needed)
NOT: takes more time / reacts less
(d) (i) zinc chloride
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) lighted splint / light the gas;

pops / explodes etc.
[1]
[1]
[Total: 14]
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(a) electron
Paper
2
[1]
(b) any two of:

conducts electricity / conducts heat / shiny / malleable / ductile / sonorous
NOT: high density / high melting point / high boiling point / hard
ALLOW: solid if qualified by mercury as exception
[2]
(c) 4th box down ticked
[1]
(d) aqueous sodium hydroxide;

(light) blue ppt;
insoluble in excess
[1]
[1]
[1]
OR
aqueous ammonia;
(light) blue ppt;
soluble in excess / forming (dark) blue solution
(e) electrical wiring / water pipes / cooking utensils / coinage / any other sensible specific use [1]
NOT: for wires / for pipes
[Total: 8]
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Paper
2
(a) potassium chloride;

bromine
[1]
[1]
(b) iodine lower in group / less reactive than chlorine / iodine less good oxidising agent
ALLOW: bond between potassium and chlorine is too strong for iodine to react
[1]
(c) (i) gas;

grey / black;
ALLOW: purple black
NOT: brown / brown-black / purple
[1]
[1]
(ii) ALLOW range of -200 to -90 (actual = -188);

ALLOW range of 1.6 to 4.0 (actual = 3.12)
[1]
[1]
(d) (i) 9
[1]
(ii) 7
[1]
(e) any suitable use e.g. in swimming pools/ water purification / disinfectant / kills germs /
kills bacteria / bleaching agent (for paper) / extraction of titanium /
de-tinning scrap tinplate etc.
ALLOW: making named chemicals e.g. making hydrochloric acid /
making halogenoalkanes / making CFCs / making carbon tetrachloride
NOT: sewage treatment / cleaning
[1]
[Total: 10]
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Paper
2
(a) it is below the electrolyte
[1]
(b) graphite
[1]
(c) A
[1]
(d) aluminium is too reactive / a very reactive metal / above carbon in the reactivity series
NOT: because carbon wont remove the oxygen from the oxide /
wont reduce the oxide / wont react
[1]
(e) (i) the aluminium oxide / the electrolyte
[1]
(ii) CO2
[1]
(iii) carbon is released as carbon dioxide / carbon dioxide is a gas

NOT: its getting oxidised / reaction between carbon and oxygen
[1]
(f) 530 (kg)
[1]
(g) molten;
ions
[2]
[Total: 10]
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Paper
3
An incorrectly written symbol, e.g. NA or CL, should be penalised once in the paper.
1
(a) (i) coal or coke or peat

NOT wood or charcoal
[1]
(ii) natural gas or methane or propane or butane or petroleum gases or calor gas or
refinery gas
[1]
(b) (i) petrol or gasoline
paraffin or kerosene
diesel
aviation fuel or jet fuel
fuel oil
heavy fuel oil
heating oil
Any TWO
NOT a named alkane e.g. octane
[2]
(ii) waxes or grease or lubricants or polishes or bitumen (tar, asphalt) or naphtha

Any TWO from the primary or secondary distillation of petroleum
(iii) (liquid) air or ethanol and water or alkenes (made
by
cracking)
or
[2]
Noble
Gases
[1]
[Total: 7]
2
good
named example e.g. sodium chloride
ACCEPT correct formula
[1]
[1]
silica or silicon(IV) oxide or sand or silicon oxide

named polymer only TWO elements
[1]
electrons [1] and positive ions [1]

good
[2]
[1]
[Total: 6]
(i) method C
sulphuric acid (allow if given in equation)
zinc oxide + sulphuric acid = zinc sulphate + water
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) method A
hydrochloric acid
KOH + HCl = KCl + H2O
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) method B
potassium iodide or any soluble iodide
Pb2+ + 2I- = PbI2 accept a correct equation even if soluble iodide is wrong
Not balanced - Pb2+ + I- = PbI2 ONLY [1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[Total: 10]
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0620
Paper
3
(a) (i) BaO
[1]
(ii) B2O3
[1]
(b) (i) S2-
[1]
(ii) Ga3+
[1]
(c) NCl3
COND 8e (1bp and 3nbp) around each chlorine
8e (3bp and 1nbp) around nitrogen
(d) (i) ignore a correct chemical property in (i)
vanadium harder
vanadium higher melting point or boiling point
vanadium higher density
ANY TWO
OR corresponding statements for potassium
NB has to be comparison
(ii) ignore a correct physical property in (ii)
potassium more reactive or example of different reactivitiespotassium reacts with cold water, vanadium does not.
potassium one oxidation state, vanadium more than one
vanadium coloured compounds, potassium white or colourless
vanadium and its compounds catalysts, not potassium
ANY TWO
NB has to be comment about both elements
(e) (i) fluorine gas
astatine solid
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[2]
[1]
[1]
(ii) both have valency of one

both can react with other elements to form halides
both are oxidants
or any correct Chemistry they both form acidic hydrides
both have diatomic molecules
both accept one electron or form ion Xboth have seven valency electrons
both react with non-metals to form covalent compounds
both react with metals to form ionic compounds
both form acidic oxides
NOT have a valency of 7
ANY TWO
[2]
[Total: 15]
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(a) (i) air would react (with the magnesium or titanium)

OR argon would not react (with the metals)
NOT argon is inert
Syllabus
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Paper
3
[1]
(ii) any metal higher than magnesium in reactivity series
[1]
(iii) add water (to dissolve salt)

filter or centrifuge
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) electron loss
[1]
(ii) hydrogen
[1]
(iii) oxygen
chlorine
[1]
[1]
(iv) it cannot lose electrons (because)

it receives electrons (from the battery)
[1]
[1]
OR reduction occurs at the cathode

oxidation at the anode (not cathode)
[1]
[1]
OR electrons are pushed to rig

preventing it from being oxidised
[1]
[1]
for comments of the type rusting needs oxygen, it is formed on titanium not iron ONLY
[1]
NOT the idea that titanium is more reactive etc
(v) SET 1
sacrificial protection is a cell
does not need electricity
cathodic protection is electrolysis
cathodic protection needs electricity
SET 2
sacrificial protection needs a more reactive metal (in contact with iron or steel)
this metal corrodes instead of steel
cathodic protection needs an inert electrode accept unreactive or less reactive metal as
an electrode
has to be ONE comment from each set
[2]
all comments about oxide layers and coating are neutral
[Total: 12]
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Paper
3
(a) alumina or aluminium oxide

sodium aluminate
iron(III) oxide
filtration or centrifuge NOT conditional
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) from left to right:

carbon cathode or carbon negative electrode
900 to 1000oC
aluminium
cryolite
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) Al3+ + 3e = Al

not balanced [1]
Al3+(aq) = 0
[2]
(ii) oxygen is formed NOT oxide

reacts with carbon anode
[1]
[1]
(d) (i) low density or light or resistant to corrosion

accept strength/weight ratio or alloys are strong
strong on its own is neutral
(ii) not attacked or corroded or unreactive
oxide layer
easily shaped or malleable or ductile
any TWO
[1]
[2]
(iii) for strength or so it does not break or does not sag or can have pylons further apart
[1]
NOT steel is a better conductor
NOT aluminium protects steel from rusting
[Total: 16]
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Paper
3
(a) butanol
no number needed but if one is given it has to be 1
[1]
structural formula (all bonds shown)

accept OH NOT HO
[1]
ethanoic acid
structural formula (all bonds shown)
accept OH NOT HO
no conseq marking
if all bonds are not shown ( CH3CH2), penalise once
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) must have correct ester linkage

COND continuation and a group on either side of the ester group
[1]
[1]
Accept COO
(ii) accept any sensible suggestion
ropes, clothing, bottles, packaging, bags
[1]
(c) (i) 8
[1]
(ii) double bond becomes single and 4 bonds per carbon atom
COND a bromine atom on each carbon
C2H4Br2 ONLY [1]
accept a structural formula with hydrogen atoms
[1]
[1]
(iii) corn oil
[1]
(d) 100g of fat react with 86.2g of iodine

884g of fat react with 762 g of iodine
limit 762 x 2
one mole of fat reacts with 762/254 moles of iodine molecules
one mole of fat reacts with 3 moles of iodine molecules
[1]
[1]
number of double bonds in one molecule of fat is 3

limit 6
consequential marking allowed provided the number of double bonds is an integer.
[1]
[Total: 14]
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5
Table of results
Experiment 1
initial and final volume boxes correctly completed (1)
to 1 dec. place (1)
comparable to supervisor 5cm3 (1)
[3]
Experiment 2
to 1 dec. place (1)
comparable to supervisor 5cm3 (1)
[3]
(a) brown / orange / red / amber / precipitate (1)
[1]
(b) becomes redder / yellow / orange / paler (1)
[1]
(c) (i) yellow (1) to blue / black (1)

NOT: green
[2]
(ii) as an indicator owtte

NOT: test for iodine
[1]
(d) (i) Experiment 1 (1)
[1]
(ii) more in Experiment 1 / greater volume (1)
[1]
(iii) solution A more concentrated / stronger than B (1) X2 (1)
[2]
(e) half X value from table (1) cm3 / cc / ml (1)
[2]
(f) change e.g. repeat titrations (1)

explanation e.g. average reading more accurate (1)
[2]
[Total: 19]
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Paper
5
(a) reference to green (1) refer to supervisor
[1]
(b) paper turns blue / green / reference to smell (1) pH 8-11 (1)
solid is yellow / brown / grey / charred or reference to sublimate (1)
[2]
[1]
(c) fizz / bubbles / effervescence (1)
[1]
(d) yellow (1) precipitate (1) fizz / bubbles (1)
[3]
(e) (i) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(ii) green (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(iii) green precipitate (1)

paper turns blue / green / reference to smell (1) pH 8-11 (1)
[1]
[2]
(f) lead (1) carbonate (1)
[2]
(g) iron (1) (II) (1) ammonium (1) sulphate (1)
[4]
[Total: 21]
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beaker (1)
tripod (1)
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[3]
(b) to cool / condense the vapour (1)
[1]
(c) measure the boiling point (1)
[1]
[Total: 5]
(a) Correct indication of electrodes (1)
[1]
(b) bubbles / fizz / effervescence (1) / green gas / level of liquid falls (1)
bulb lights up (1)
max 2
[2]
(c)
[1]
(i) chlorine / Cl2 (1)

(ii) litmus paper / indicator (1)
bleaches (1)
[2]
[Total: 6]
(a) does not dissolve in solvent / interfere with results owtte (1)
[1]
(b) 1 and 3 (1)
[1]
(c) sample 4 (1)

two spots present (1)
[2]
(d) to show position of the acids / spots (1)
[1]
[Total: 5]
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Table of results
Experiment 1
final reading box correctly completed, 39.2 (1)
Experiment 2
final reading box correctly completed (1)
differences completed correctly, 39.2 (1) and 20.6 (1)
[4]
(a) as an indicator owtte
[1]
(b)
(i) Experiment 1 (1)
[1]
(ii) more in Experiment 1 / greater volume (1)
[1]
(iii) solution A more concentrated / stronger than B (1) approx 2 (1)
[2]
(c) 10.3 (1)
cm3 / ml / cc (1)
[2]
(d) change e.g. repeat titrations (1)

explanation e.g. average reading more accurate (1)
[2]
[Total: 13]
(c) bubbles / fizz (1)

(d) yellow (1)
(f)
limewater (1)
milky (1)
precipitate (1)
[2]
carbon dioxide (1)
[1]
(g) ammonia (1)

(h) iron (1)
(II) (1)
[3]
[1]
ammonium (1)
sulphate (1)
[4]
[Total: 11]
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table correctly completed

catalyst W
0
16
32
36
37
37
all correct (3)
catalyst X
0
29
34
36
37
37
-1 each incorrect
[3]
(b) graph
choice of suitable scale for y-axis (1)
all points correctly plotted (3)
smooth curves (1) labelled (1)
[6]
(c) solid X (1)

faster reaction / more gas given off at 20/40 s (1)
[2]
(d) same volume of hydrogen peroxide used in both experiments (1)
[1]
(e) line sketched on grid with steeper slope than for catalyst X at 25C (1)
levelling out at same level (1)
[2]
[Total: 14]
(a) initial temperature of cold water or cement (1)

add cement (1)
using thermometer / in beaker etc. (1)
measure temperature (1)
temperature rise (2)
max 4
[4]
NB
no water = 0
no cement = 0
use of heat = 0
wrong chemicals = 0
would not work = 0
(b) sodium hydroxide (1) white precipitate (1)
or flame test (1) red (1)
[2]
[Total: 6]
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Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
C
A
21
22
D
D
3
4
5
C
C
C
23
24
25
A
D
B
6
7
D
A
26
27
D
B
8
9
10
C
A
B
28
29
30
A
B
D
11
12
D
A
31
32
C
D
13
14
15
D
B
C
33
34
35
C
A
D
16
17
B
B
36
37
A
B
18
19
20
C
D
C
38
39
40
C
B
B
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(a) (i) B/calcium carbonate/CaCO3
Paper
02
[1]
(ii) E
[1]
(iii) C/carbon dioxide/CO2
[1]
(iv) D/ethane
[1]
(b) bromine water/bromine
[1]
decolourises/turns colourless
NOT: turns clear
ALLOW: (acidified) potassium manganate(VII); turns colourless (2 marks)
IGNORE: original colour of bromine/potassium manganate(VII)
[1]
(c) calcium carbonate

NOT: CaCO3
[1]
(d) lubricant/2nd box down ticked

IF: more than one box ticked = 0
[1]
(e) substance containing more than one type of atom different atoms
ALLOW: more than one type of element/two elements
bonded/joined/(chemically) combined/combination
Both parts needed.
IF: word mixture appears = 0
(f) covalent
NOT: single bonding
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
(a) calcium carbonate
[1]
(b) any 4 from:
statue becomes (chemically) eroded;

ALLOW: statue becomes corroded/amount of limestone reduced
NOT: destroys limestone/limestone melting/damages the statue
iron pins corroded/eroded/eaten away OWTTE
acid rain;
caused by burning fossil fuels;
sulphur dioxide formed/from sulphur in fossil fuels;

ALLOW: nitrogen dioxide formed/from car exhausts
sulphur dioxide dissolves to form acid;

ALLOW: nitrogen dioxide dissolves to form acid
sulphuric acid in air

ALLOW: nitric acid in air
acid reacts with limestone/carbonate/statue/iron/pins

NOT: (unqualified) acid reacts
[4]
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(c) iron/pin(s) corrode/rust/eaten away/erode/oxidises

ALLOW: iron pins dissolve away
ALLOW: iron/pins react with (acid) in air
NOT: iron pins have reacted/weak and break
NOT: it/the arm has rusted
[1]
(d) (i) atoms (of same element) with different number of neutrons/atoms with different
numbers of nucleons but same number of protons/ same elements
ALLOW: atoms with same atomic number but different mass number
[1]
(ii) /negative
0/no charge
+/positive
IGNORE: numbers in front of or +
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) 56
ALLOW: 30 + 26
[1]
(e) any suitable use e.g. measuring thickness of paper/detecting leaks in pipes
(ALLOW: checking leakage for suitable substances e.g. water/oil)
/sterilization of surfaces/making electricity/power stations/
NOT: medical uses
(f) iron + nitric acid iron nitrate + hydrogen
IGNORE: oxidation numbers unless incorrect/dilute (nitric acid)
NOT: heat on either side of equation/equation without arrow
ALLOW: = for arrow
[1]
[1]
[Total: 13]
3
(a) Cl /chloride
[1]
(b) sulphate
IGNORE: oxidation numbers
[1]
(c) potassium + sodium (both needed for the mark)

ALLOW: K+ and Na+/K and Na
[1]
(d) sodium chloride

ALLOW: NaCl
ALLOW: salt
[1]
(e) any two of: calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium
[2]
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(f) (i) 3 (rd period)
[1]
(ii) single bonding pair

6 non-bonding electrons in each atom
IGNORE: incorrect inner electrons
[1]
[1]
(g) any 2 of:
distillation removes dissolved ions/ salts;

ALLOW: distillation removes only the water/extracts water/solvent
IGNORE: reference to impurities without qualification
filtration doesnt remove dissolved ions/salts;

ALLOW: filtration cant remove very small particles OWTTE
ALLOW: filtration only removes large particles
IGNORE: filtration removes solids
IGNORE: reference to impurities
filtration does not remove bacteria/germs;
distillation removes/kills bacteria/germs

IGNORE: cost/speed arguments
[2]
[Total: 11]
4
(a) any suitable e.g. as a coolant/for specific named reactions e.g. making ethanol from
ethene/making sulphuric acid
[1]
ALLOW: as a solvent
ALLOW: to make hydroelectricity/electricity
NOT: (unspecified) making chemicals
NOT: to drink/wash, etc.
(b) any two of:
sand has very fine/small spaces (between the grains)

(idea of small spaces)
water/small molecules/small particles can pass through;

(idea of small molecules going through)
water molecules are small/water is a liquid;

(water molecules small/liquid)
(large) particles cannot pass through spaces/are trapped by sand/blocks particles/

(idea of particles not getting though/trapping by sand)
NOT: by filtering
NOT: filter takes out the smaller molecules in water
IGNORE: references to absorbing/impurities
[2]
(c) add sodium hydroxide;

white ppt/milky ppt/white solid (both white and ppt/solid needed);
soluble in excess/gives colourless solution in excess
OR
add (aqueous) ammonia; white ppt; insoluble in excess/does not redissolve
[1]
[1]
[1]
(d) to kill bacteria/germs

ALLOW: antibacterial/kills harmful organisms
NOT: dissolves bacteria
ALLOW: to stop bacteria growing
[1]
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(e) (i) chlorine + potassium bromide potassium chloride + bromine

(1 for each error or omission including no arrows/heat on left)
Paper
02
[2]
(ii) it/iodine is less reactive than bromine/iodine lower in the reactivity series than bromine
ORA
[1]
NOT: iodine lower in the reactivity series than bromide
NOT: iodine lower in the reactivity series than potassium bromide/iodine cant displace
bromine
NOT: its not reactive enough/lower in the Periodic Table
(f)
(i) exothermic
[1]
(ii) ionic
[1]
(iii) sodium (atom) loses an electron

chlorine (atom) gains an electron
[sodium (atom) gives an electron to chlorine = 2]
IGNORE: incorrect number of electrons/ reference to charges
NOTE: any reference to sharing electrons = 0]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 14]
5
(a) hydrogen/H2
NOT: H
[1]
(b)
(i) to ensure all the (sulphuric) acid reacted

NOT: to ensure it reacted
[1]
(ii) filtration/filter ALLOW: decanting/pouring off the solution

NOT: distillation/evaporation of sulphuric acid
[1]
(c) evaporate water/evaporation/leave in a warm place;

ALLOW: heat/boil then allow solution to cool/heat then evaporate
NOT: not heat/boil (to get the crystals)
NOT: crystallisation/allow to crystallise;
[1]
dry crystal on filter paper

ALLOW: filter off crystals and allow to dry
(d) (i) sulphuric acid + magnesium carbonate/hydroxide/oxide
or magnesium + a less reactive metal sulphate
NOT: magnesium + sulphuric acid (since in question)
[1]
[1]
(ii) sulphuric acid + magnesium carbonate magnesium chloride + water + carbon dioxide/
sulphuric acid + magnesium hydroxide magnesium chloride + water/
sulphuric acid + magnesium oxide magnesium chloride + water
or e.g. magnesium + copper sulphate magnesium sulphate + copper
[1]
ALLOW: correct answer(s) in either parts (i) or (ii)
ALLOW: correct symbols equations
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(iii) contaminants might harm health/may make you ill/cause side effects
ALLOW: medicine would not work as well/might cause health problem
IGNORE: contain contaminants/poisonous/kills you
IGNORE: medicine would not work
NOT: decrease the effect (unless specified of what i.e. of the medicine)
Paper
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[1]
(e) 6 (g)
IF: unit incorrect = 0
[1]
(f) 97.5 (%)
[1]
[Total: 10]
(a) (i) (group of) molecules/compounds with similar boiling points/group of molecules/
compounds which distil at same place in the fractionating column
[1]
(ii) fuel gas
ALLOW: methane
[1]
(iii) Any two of:
temperature gradient in column/column hotter at bottom/column colder at top;
different fractions have different boiling points

ALLOW: separated according to their boiling points/each fraction forms at a different
temperature
molecules condense/turn from gas to liquid at different heights in the column;
molecules condense/turn to liquid when temperature drops below their boiling point;
ALLOW: molecules condense at their boiling point;
smaller molecules move further up the column ORA

larger molecules/molecules with higher boiling point condense lower in the column
or smaller molecules/molecules with lower boiling point condense higher in column
=2
[2]
(iv) oil stoves/aircraft (fuel)/(fuel for) lamps
NOT: fuels for power stations/for burning/starting fires
road (surfacing)/(tar for) roofing
ALLOW: paint
NOT: tar without qualification
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) breaking down of larger molecules/hydrocarbons/converting large molecules into small
molecules/large chains to small chains
[1]
IGNORE: conditions
NOT: implication of reacting with something else
NOT: breaking larger substances to smaller
NOT: breaking high fractions to low fractions
(ii) C12H26
[1]
ALLOW: other correctly balanced combinations within reason e.g. C10H22 + 2C2H4 or with
3 species
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(c) (i) speeds up rate of reaction

ALLOW: alters/changes rate of reaction
Paper
02
[1]
(ii) reversible (reaction)/equilibrium (reaction)/reaction can go both ways

IGNORE: exothermic/endothermic
[1]
(iii) fermentation
[1]
(iv) turns red/pink;

bubbles/ effervescence/fizzes
IGNORE: temperature changes/ppt/neutralises
NOT: gas/carbon dioxide formed
[1]
[1]
[Total: 13]
7
(a) Any 2 of:
crystals dissolve
water molecules colliding with crystal
diffusion
movement of ions
NOT: copper particles/copper atoms/copper molecules
NOT: particles slide over each other
movement of water molecules/water particles
movement is random
[movement of (unspecified) particles = 1 maximum]
NOT: movement of water/copper sulphate/crystals
NOT: particles spread out
IGNORE: movement from high to low concentration
[2]
(b) arrangement: regular

ALLOW: particles close together/linear/in lines/lattice/closely packed
motion: none/vibrating
NOT: does not move a lot
[1]
(c) suitable container with filter paper dipping into labelled solvent;
spot above solvent level
IF: metal ion where the solvent should be = 0 marks
[1]
[1]
(d) (i) cathode
[1]
(ii) pure foil: gets further copper deposit/increases in thickness/gets less shiny
ALLOW: gets heavier/mass increases
ALLOW: Cu2+ + 2e Cu (ignore wrong balance)
impure foil: copper removed/decreases in thickness/appears cleaner
ALLOW: gets lighter/decreases in mass/dissolves/is corroded
ALLOW: Cu Cu2+ + 2e
NOT: wears away
NOT: disappears
[1]
[1]
[1]
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0620 CHEMISTRY
0620/31
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31
An incorrectly written symbol, e.g. NA or CL, should be penalised once in a question.

1
(a) bromine
[1]
(b) germanium
[1]
(c) potassium or calcium
[1]
(d) krypton
[1]
(e) iron or cobalt
[1]
(f) bromine
[1]
(g) vanadium
[1]
ACCEPT name or symbol

[Total: 7]
2
(a)
e- or e
1/1840 or
1/2000 or 0
1/1837 or negligible
-1
proton
p or p+ or H+
+1
neutron
0 or neutral
electron
each correct row (1)
[3]
(b) (i) equal numbers of protons and electrons of positive and negative charges or charges
cancel/balance
[1]
or net charge = 0
[1]
(ii) lose electron(s)
more protons than electrons
NOT more + than
[1]
[1]
(iii) different numbers of neutrons

same number of protons or same number of electrons
for just giving- they are isotopes [1] ONLY
[1]
[1]
(iv) an element is known for each proton number

accept any sensible idea, for example no gaps between z = 1 and z = 103
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(a) impure copper

(pure) copper
ACCEPT any (soluble) copper salt or Cu2+
if both name and formulae given, both have to be correct
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) Cu - 2e Cu2+ or Cu Cu2+ + 2e

for having Cu Cu2+ [1] ONLY
[2]
(c) (i) good conductor

malleable or ductile
[1]
[1]
good conductor of heat

high melting point (and high boiling point)
unreactive or resists corrosion
appearance
any TWO
do not accept malleable or ductile if either is given for wiring
[2]
(ii) alloys or named alloy or pipes or ornaments or jewellery or integrated circuit boards or
electroplating or roofs, etc.
[1]
[Total: 10]
4
(a) (i) magnesium + sulphuric acid = magnesium sulphate + hydrogen

ACCEPT hydrogen sulphate
[1]
(ii) Li2O + H2SO4 Li2SO4 + H2O

formulae correct but not balanced [1]
[2]
(iii) CuO + H2SO4 CuSO4 + H2O

OR CuO + 2HCl CuCl2 + H2O
OR CuO + 2HNO3 Cu(NO3)2 +H2O
formulae correct but not balanced [1]
[2]
(iv) sodium carbonate + sulphuric acid sodium sulphate + carbon dioxide + water
[1]
(b) it accepts a proton

it accepts a hydrogen ion [1] ONLY
[2]
(c) sulphuric acid is completely ionised

or few molecules and many ions
ethanoic acid is partially ionised
or many molecules and few ions
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(a) (i) (concentration) of reactants/CO and Cl2 increases

(concentration) of product decreases/COCl2)
(ii) (decrease in pressure favours side)
with more molecules or moles or side with bigger volume (of gas)
NB [2] or [0]
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[1]
[1]
[2]
(b) forward reaction is exothermic

COND because it is favoured by low temperatures or cool
ACCEPT argument re back reaction
[1]
[1]
(c) hydrogen chloride or hydrochloric acid

carbon dioxide or carbonic acid or hydrogen carbonate
[1]
[1]
(d) 8e around both chlorine atoms

4e between carbon and oxygen atoms
8e around carbon atom
8e around oxygen
if a bond contains a line with no electrons, no marks for atoms joined by that line
ignore keying
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 12]
6
(a) (i) (fine powder) large surface area

high/faster/collision rate/more collisions/fast collisions
(between solid and oxygen in air)
[1]
(ii) carbohydrate + oxygen carbon dioxide + water

ACCEPT flour
[1]
(b) rate depends on light

more light more silver or blacker
thicker card less light
[1]
[3]
(c) (i) biological catalyst

accept protein catalyst
[1]
(ii) production of energy (from food)

by living things or by cells, etc.
[1]
[1]
(iii) kill yeast or denature enzymes (due to increase in temperature)
[1]
(iv) all glucose used up

yeast killed or denatured or damaged by ethanol/alcohol
[1]
[1]
(v) filter or centrifuge

fractional distillation
[1]
[1]
[Total: 14]
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(a) repeat experiment without indicator or use carbon to remove indicator

(partially) evaporate or boil or heat
allow to cool or crystallise or crystals
dry crystals
MUST be in correct order
NB evaporate to dryness, marks one and two ONLY
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) number of moles of NaOH used = 0.025 x 2.24 = 0.056
[1]
maximum number of moles of Na2SO4.10H2O that could be formed = 0.028
[1]
mass of one mole of Na2SO4.10H2O = 322g

maximum yield of sodium sulphate 10 - water = 9.02g
[1]
percentage yield = 42.8%

mark ecf but NOT to simple integers
if ecf marking, mark to at least one place of decimals
if percentage > 100% then 3/4 maximum
[1]
[Total: 8]
8
(a) burning wood produces carbon dioxide

less photosynthesis or trees take up carbon dioxide
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) fats or lipids
[1]
(ii)
-O- linkage, no other atoms in linkage

COND same monomer
COND continuation bonds at each end -A-
(iii) same linkage or amide linkage or peptide or CONH-
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
differences
synthetic polyamide usually two monomers
protein many monomers
protein monomers are amino acids or proteins hydrolyse to amino acids or a protein
monomer has one NH2 and one COOH group
synthetic polyamide each monomer has 2 NH2 or 2COOH groups or monomers are
dioic acid and diamine
accept diagrams or comments that are equivalent to the above
ANY TWO
[2]
[Total: 9]
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1
(a) bromine
[1]
(b) selenium
[1]
(c) potassium or calcium
[1]
(d) krypton
[1]
(e) iron or cobalt
[1]
(f) potassium or copper
[1]
(g) iron
[1]
ACCEPT name or symbol

[Total: 7]
2
(a)
-
1/1840 or
1/2000 or
1/1837 or
negligible
-1
electron
proton
+1
neutron
each correct row (1)
[3]
equal numbers of protons and electrons of positive and negative charges or charges
cancel/balance
[1]
or net charge = 0
[1]
(ii) gain electron(s)
more electrons than protons
NOT more than +
[1]
[1]
(iii) different number of neutrons

same number of protons or electrons
[1]
[1]
(iv) an element is known for each proton number

accept any sensible idea, for example no gaps between z = 1 and z = 103
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(a) impure copper

(pure) copper
ACCEPT any (soluble) copper salt or Cu2+
if both name and formulae given, both have to be correct
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) Cu - 2e Cu2+ or Cu Cu2+ + 2e

for having Cu Cu2+ [1] ONLY
[2]
(c) (i) good conductor

malleable or ductile
[1]
[1]
good conductor of heat

high melting point (and high boiling point)
unreactive or resists corrosion
appearance
do not accept malleable or ductile if either is given for wiring
[2]
(ii) alloys or named alloy or pipes or ornaments or jewellery or integrated circuit boards or
electroplating or roofs, etc.
[1]
[Total: 10]
4
(a) (i) magnesium + sulphuric acid magnesium sulphate + hydrogen

accept hydrogen sulphate
[1]
(ii) Li2O + H2SO4 Li2SO4 + 2H2O

all formulae correct, not balanced [1]
[2]
(iii) CuCO3 + H2SO4 CuSO4 + H2O + CO2

OR CuCO3 + 2HCl CuCl2 + H2O + CO2
OR CuCO3 + 2HNO3 Cu(NO3)2 + H2O + CO2
all formulae correct, not balanced [1]
[2]
(iv) sodium carbonate + sulphuric acid sodium sulphate + carbon dioxide + water
[1]
(b) it accepts a proton

it accepts a hydrogen ion [1] ONLY
[2]
(c) electrical conductivity

sulphuric acid is a better conductor or ethanoic acid is a poorer conductor
OR rate of reaction
a suitable metal or metal carbonate must be named [1]
sulphuric acid reacts faster or ethanoic acid reacts slower [1]
NOTE [1] for method explicitly stated or implied for valid comparison [1]
sulphuric acid is a better conductor [2]
sulphuric acid is a good conductor [1]
Accept a correct test for a sulphate with a soluble barium salt
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(a) (i) (concentration) of reactants/CO and Cl2 decreases

(concentration) of product/COCl2 increases
[1]
[1]
(ii) (an increase in pressure favours the) side with fewer molecules or moles, side with
smaller volume (of gas)
[2]
NB [2] or [0]
(b) forward reaction is exothermic
COND because it is favoured by low temperatures or cool
ACCEPT argument re back reaction
[1]
[1]
(c) hydrogen chloride or hydrochloric acid

carbon dioxide or carbonic acid or hydrogen carbonate
[1]
[1]
(d) 8e around both chlorine atoms

4e between the carbon atom and the oxygen atom
8e around carbon
8e around oxygen
if a bond contains a line with no electrons, no marks for atoms joined by that line
ignore keying
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 12]
(a) (i) (fine powder) large surface area

high/faster/collision rate/more collisions/fast collisions
(between solid and oxygen in air)
[1]
(ii) carbohydrate + oxygen carbon dioxide + water

ACCEPT flour
[1]
[1]
(b) rate depends on light

more light more silver or blacker
thicker card less light
[3]
(c) (i) biological catalyst

accept protein catalyst
[1]
(ii) production of energy (from food)

by living things or by cells, etc.
[1]
[1]
(iii) kill yeast or denature or damage the enzymes (due to increase in temperature)
[1]
(iv) all glucose used up

yeast killed/denature/damaged by ethanol/alcohol
[1]
[1]
(v) filter or centrifuge

[1]
[1]
[Total: 14]
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(a) repeat experiment without indicator or use carbon to remove indicator

(partially) evaporate or heat or boil
allow to cool or crystallise or crystals
dry crystals
NOTE evaporate to dryness, marks one and two ONLY
must be in correct order
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) number of moles of NaOH used = 0.025 x 2.64 = 0.066
[1]
maximum number of moles of Na2SO4.10H2O that could be formed = 0.033
[1]
mass of one mole of Na2SO4.10H2O = 322g

maximum yield of sodium sulphate - 10 - water = 10.63g
[1]
percentage yield = 37.2%

mark ecf but NOT to simple integers
if ecf marking, mark to at least one place of decimals
if percentage > 100% then 3/4 maximum
[1]
[Total: 8]
8
(a) burning wood produces carbon dioxide

less photosynthesis or trees take up carbon dioxide
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) fats or lipids
[1]
(ii)
-O- linkage, no other atoms in linkage

COND same monomer
COND continuation bonds at each end -A-
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) same linkage or amide linkage or peptide or CONH-
[1]
differences
synthetic polyamide usually two monomers
protein many monomers
protein monomers are amino acids or proteins hydrolyse to
amino acids or a protein monomer has one NH2 and one COOH group.
synthetic polyamide each monomer has 2 NH2 or 2COOH groups.
accept diagrams or comments that are equivalent to the above
ANY TWO
[2]
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Experiment 1(a)
green precipitate (1)
[1]
Experiment 2(d)
brown/orange/rust precipitate (1)
[1]
Table of results
Experiment 1
Experiment 2
differences completed correctly (1)
comparable to Supervisors results 5 cm3 (2)
[6]
(e) (pale) green (1)
[1]
(f) (turns) yellow (1)
[1]
(g) (i) Experiment 1 (1) ecf
[1]
(ii) more in Experiment 1/greater volume (1)
[1]
(iii) solution A more concentrated/stronger than B (1) 2 (1)
[2]
(h) twice the volume value for Experiment 2 (1) cm3/ml (1)
[2]
(i) change e.g. repeat titrations (1) or use a burette/pipette

explanation e.g. average reading more accurate (1) instead of m/cylinder
(j) (i) iron(II) present (1)
[2]
[1]
(ii) iron(III) (1)
[1]
[Total: 20]
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05
Tests on solid T
(a) white (1)
see Supervisors results
(b) condensation (1)
solid goes black/chars (1)
gas ignites/catches fire or flame (1)

(c) (i) orange/yellow (1)
[1]
[max 2]
pH6/5 (1)
[2]
(ii) white (1)
precipitate (1)
[2]
(iii) reddish (1)
brown on heating (1)
[2]
Tests on solid V
(d) green (1)
[1]
(e) solid changes colour to copper/brown (1)
[1]
(f) smells acidic/vinegar or similar (1)
[1]
(i) green (1)
pH 7/6 (1)
(ii) blue (1)
precipitate (1)
(iii) green (1)
[2]
[1]
(g) calcium present (1)

(h) copper present (1)
[2]
[1]
ethanoic acid/organic salt (1)
[2]
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0620
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(a) boxes correctly completed

measuring cylinder (1)
spatula (1)
tripod (1)
[3]
(b) more than enough to react owtte (1)
[1]
(c) diagram showing filter paper in a funnel (1) either labelled (1)
[2]
[Total: 6]
(a) (i) electrodes labelled correctly (1)
[1]
(ii) carbon/graphite or platinum (1)
[1]
(b) bulb lights/brownish/red/orange gas/liquid/bubbles/silver beads formed/melts in tube [max 2]

(c) any correct protective clothing e.g. gloves/lab coat (1)
fume cupboard/well ventilated room (1)
[2]
[Total: 6]
(a) boxes completed correctly to show position of hydrochloric acid (1)

and sodium sulphite (1)
[2]
(b) arrow underneath flask (1)
[1]
(c) mistakes
passed through water (1)

collected by upward delivery (1)
[2]
[Total: 5]
Table of results
Experiment 1
initial and final volume boxes correctly completed (1), 0.0 and 26.0
Experiment 2
initial and final volume boxes correctly completed (2), 16.0 and 29.0
differences completed correctly (1), 26.0 and 13.0
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(e) (i) Experiment 1 (1)
Paper
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[1]
(ii) more in Experiment 1/greater volume (1) 2 (1)
[2]
(iii) solution A more concentrated/stronger than B (1) X2 (1)
[2]
(f) twice the volume value for Experiment 2/26 (1)
cm3 (1)
[2]
(g) change e.g. repeat titrations (1) or use a burette/pipette

explanation e.g. average reading more accurate (1) instead of m/cylinder
(h) (i) iron(II) ions present (1)
[2]
[1]
(ii) iron(III) ions (1)
[1]
[Total: 15]
Tests on solid T
(b) (ii) white (1)
precipitate (1)
(iii) no/slight (1)

precipitate (1)
no reaction (1) only
insoluble in excess (1)
[2]
max 4 for (ii) and (iii)
[2]
(e) weak (1)
acids (1)
[2]
(f) copper present(1)
ethanoic acid/organic salt (1)
[2]
[Total: 8]
(a) Table of results

volumes correctly completed (4), -1 for each incorrect
0,
18,
34,
42,
59,
63,
63
[4]
(a) points plotted correctly (3), -1 for each incorrect

smooth line curve (1)
[4]
(c) reaction finished/all acid used up (1)
[1]
(d) point at 3 minutes/at 42 cm3 (1)
does not fit curve owtte (1)
(e) sketch line below plotted curve (1) levels off around 30 cm3 (1)
[2]
[2]
[Total: 13]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
06
(a) test red litmus (1) or other named indicator

result blue (1)
(b) fractional (1)
[2]
distillation (1)
(c) blue cobalt chloride paper (1)
fractionation (1)
[2]
turns pink (1)
OR anhydrous/white copper sulphate (1) turns blue (1)

(d) catches fire owtte (1)
[2]
[1]
[Total: 7]
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0620 CHEMISTRY
0620/11
examination.

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IGCSE May/June 2009
Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
C
B
21
22
B
A
3
4
5
D
B
D
23
24
25
A
B
B
6
7
A
C
26
27
A
D
8
9
10
D
A
C
28
29
30
D
C
B
11
12
D
C
31
32
C
D
13
14
15
D
B
D
33
34
35
D
C
D
16
17
B
B
36
37
A
C
18
19
20
B
C
C
38
39
40
A
B
C
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Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
C
D
21
22
A
B
3
4
5
B
C
B
23
24
25
C
B
A
6
7
D
D
26
27
D
B
8
9
10
A
A
C
28
29
30
D
B
C
11
12
D
B
31
32
C
D
13
14
15
C
D
B
33
34
35
C
D
D
16
17
D
B
36
37
C
A
18
19
20
C
B
A
38
39
40
B
C
A
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0620
Paper
02
(a) (i) iron(III) oxide / iron oxide / Fe2O3;

ALLOW: iron
[1]
(ii) lead(II) bromide / lead bromide / PbBr2;

NOT: lead
[1]
(iii) calcium carbonate / CaCO3;

NOT: carbonate
[1]
(iv) sodium hydroxide / NaOH;

ALLOW: hydroxide / OH
NOT: sodium
[1]
(v) methane;
[1]
(b) (i) oxygen is removed (from the iron oxide);

ALLOW: carbon takes the oxygen from the iron oxide
ALLOW: oxygen goes to the carbon / the oxygen combines with the carbon
ALLOW: oxidation number of iron decreases / electrons added to iron
NOT: the iron oxide loses electrons
[1]
(ii) haematite;
limestone;
blast;
slag;
[4]
[Total: 10]
(a) calcium, magnesium, iron, copper;
[1]
(b) bubbles produced steadily / moderately / slowly /

bubbles produced faster than iron and slower than magnesium /
fewer bubbles than magnesium and more than iron;
ALLOW: many bubbles produced but less than magnesium
NOT: bubbles produced rapidly / less rapidly
NOT: less bubbles than magnesium / more bubbles than iron
NOT: reaction / its faster than iron and slower than magnesium
(c) (i) magnesium floats on top of the magnesium chloride ORA /
magnesium is above the magnesium chloride ORA;
ALLOW: magnesium is on top of the magnesium chloride ORA
(ii) (magnesium) too reactive / above carbon in reactivity series / more reactive than
carbon;
ALLOW: magnesium is a reactive metal / magnesium is reactive
ALLOW: too high a temperature needed for the extraction
NOT: magnesium oxide / magnesium will not react with carbon
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(iii) to prevent magnesium reacting with the air / oxygen / nitrogen;

ALLOW: to stop magnesium oxidising
NOT: because it is reactive
NOT: to stop it reacting
NOT: because inert gases are unreactive
[1]
(iv) nitrogen / helium / neon / argon / krypton / xenon / radon;
[1]
(d) (i) structure of ethene showing all atoms and all bonds;
ALLOW: correct electronic structure
[1]
(ii) two of:

(1 mark each)
carbon monoxide + poisonous / toxic;
ALLOW: carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin / red blood cells
ALLOW: carbon monoxide suffocates
NOT: carbon monoxide harmful / dangerous
hydrogen + flammable / explosive;
NOT: hydrogen dangerous
hydrogen sulfide + poisonous / toxic;
ALLOW: harmful
NOT: dangerous / affects breathing
ethene + flammable;
methane + flammable;
ALLOW: explosive
[2]
(e) (i) carbon monoxide + water / steam carbon dioxide + hydrogen;

ALLOW: arrow for equilibrium sign
NOT: carbon oxide instead of carbon monoxide
NOT: mixture of words and symbols
[1]
(ii) equilibrium / reversible reaction / the reaction can go both ways / the reaction can
go backwards or forwards;
ALLOW: the reaction can also go backwards
NOT: the reaction goes backwards
(iii) add sodium hydroxide (solution) / (aqueous) ammonia;
(red-)brown / rusty red precipitate (both points);
ALLOW: solid for precipitate
ALLOW: yellow-brown precipitate / orange precipitate
IGNORE: references to excess ammonia / sodium hydroxide
NOT: red precipitate
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 13]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
02
(a) (fractional) distillation;

ALLOW: fractionation
[1]
(b) Two of:

fuel gas / refinery gas;
naphtha;
light gas oil / heavy gas oil / fuel oil;
lubricating oil / lubricating fraction; (NOT: lubricant)
bitumen; (ALLOW: residue)
IGNORE: kerosene / paraffin / gasoline / petrol / diesel
IGNORE: methane / named chemical compounds
IGNORE: gas alone
[2]
(c) oil stoves / aircraft fuel / for jet engines / for car engines;
ALLOW: for making more petrol
ALLOW: for cooking / for heating / for lighting / for fuel
[1]
(d) A and D; (both needed)
[1]
(e) ethane;
unreactive;
oxygen;
water;
[4]
(f) saturated: has only single bonds / contains the maximum amount of hydrogen atoms
(that can be combined with carbon atoms);
ALLOW: does not have double bonds
ALLOW: consists of single bonds
NOT: has single bonds
hydrocarbon: (compound / substance) containing hydrogen and carbon only / it has
carbon and hydrogen only;
REJECT: it has carbon and hydrogen molecules only / ideas of mixtures of carbon and
hydrogen
[1]
[1]
[Total: 11]
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0620
Paper
02
(a) ammonia / NH3;
[1]
(b) goes blue;

ALLOW: goes purply-blue
NOT: goes blue then bleaches
NOT: goes purple
[1]
(c) ammonium chloride;

carbon dioxide;
water;
NOT: formulae
NOT: ammonia chloride
[3]
(d) (i) to replace nitrogen lost from soil;

ALLOW: to make (crop) plants grow better
ALLOW: to make plants grow more / faster
ALLOW: to improve crop yield
IGNORE: to replace minerals lost from the soil / to replace nutrients
[1]
(ii) more nitrogen / greater percentage of nitrogen;

NOT: more nitrate
[1]
(iii) 80;
[1]
(e) oxygen / O2;

NOT: O
[1]
(f) acid rain / effect of acid rain e.g. trees or plants die / pond animals die / fish die /
erosion of buildings / corrosion of bridges;
ALLOW: smog / damages buildings
NOT: destroys buildings
NOT: breathing difficulties / lung damage / irritation to throat / poisonous / harmful
[1]
[Total: 10]
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Paper
02
(a) carbon dioxide released / gas is released / gas is formed;

NOT: we get carbon dioxide, calcium chloride and water
[1]
(b) (i) 615 s;

ALLOW: in numbers in range 600630 s
[1]
(ii) X on or near the line at beginning of experiment;

ALLOW: on or near line up to 50 s
[1]
(iii) shallower curve at initial rate;

starts levelling off at 100.2 g;
ALLOW: (beginning to) level off between 100.15 and 100.25 g
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) increases / goes faster;

NOT: takes less time / becomes fast / reaction increases
[1]
(ii) increases / goes faster;

NOT: takes less time / becomes fast / reaction increases
[1]
(d) combustion;
small;
large;
[3]
(e) (i) respiration;

NOT: oxidation
[1]
(ii) (substance / compound / it) speeds up / increases the rate of a reaction;

ALLOW: changes rate of reaction
NOT: decreases the rate
IGNORE: references to biological substances
[1]
[Total: 12]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
02
(a) Br2;
[1]
(b) particles random AND roughly similar size to the one shown;
particles very close together or touching;
[1]
[1]
(c) Any three of:

bromine evaporates / liquid evaporates; (NOT: it evaporates)
more energetic particles from liquid to vapour;
diffusion;
random movement of molecules / particles move everywhere / both air and
bromine particles are moving;
(bromine and air) particles get mixed up / collision of bromine and air particles;
ALLOW: molecules in place of particles
NOT: atoms in place of particles
[3]
(d) (light) green;

IGNORE: yellow
to
reddish-brown / brown / orange / yellow-brown;
NOT: yellow / red
[1]
(e) bromine higher in reactivity series than iodine / bromine more reactive than iodine;
NOT: bromide more reactive than iodide
NOT: magnesium bromide more reactive
NOT: bromine stronger than iodine
[1]
(f)
(i) NaBr;
ALLOW: Na+Br
NOT: multiples e.g. 2NaBr
[1]
(ii) zinc bromide;

ALLOW: zinc(II) bromide
NOT: ZnBr2
[1]
(iii) covalent;
NOT: single bonding
[1]
(iv) A and D; (both needed)
[1]
(v) the ions can move / ions are mobile;

ALLOW: the ions are free (from each other)
NOT: ions delocalised / charged particles moved
REJECT: electrons and ions move
[1]
[1]
[Total: 14]
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Paper
02
(a) Cl2;
correct balancing;
[1]
[1]
(b) bonding pair;

chlorine electrons all correct and no other electrons on hydrogen;
ALLOW: use of circle / dot for chlorine and cross for hydrogen
IGNORE: inner electrons
[1]
[1]
(c) pH1;
[1]
(d) hydrogen;
NOT: H2
[1]
(e) Any two of:

evaporate off some of the water / heat solution to crystallisation point;
ALLOW: concentrate the solution
NOT: boil off the water / implication that all the water is removed
NOT: heat without further qualification
leave to crystallise / leave in the warm / leave in the air / leave on a window sill /
leave at room temperature;
NOT: let it cool / leave it to cool
dry crystals with filter paper;
NOT: heat / warm to dry / put in an oven
[2]
(f)
(i) chlorine / Cl2;

NOT: Cl
[1]
(ii) zinc / Zn;
[1]
[Total: 10]
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Syllabus
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(a) (i) basic set up container and chromatography paper
Paper
31
[1]
sample clearly above level of solvent

(original mark must be shown and not just the line)
[1]
indication that more than one spot either on diagram or as comment
[1]
Allow MAX [2] for round filter paper with green spot at centre
two or more rings
(ii) run chromatogram of pure chlorophyll can be implied
same position of green spot or same Rf
NOT just a green spot
(b) catalyst
photosynthesis or chloroplasts
photochemical reaction or needs light
carbon dioxide + water form
glucose or starch or oxygen NOT sugar
Any THREE correct points ignore incorrect answers
[1]
[1]
[3]
[Total: 8]
molten potassium iodide
NOT aqueous
hydrogen
oxygen
water used up or solution becomes more concentrated or sodium chloride remains
NOT no change
If products are given as hydrogen, chlorine and sodium hydroxide then 2/3
copper
oxygen (and water)
sulfuric acid
accept hydrogen sulfate
aqueous or dilute or concentrated potassium bromide

accept correct formulae
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 8]
(a) (i) D
[1]
(ii) E
[1]
(iii) B or F
[1]
(iv) B
[1]
(v) A
[1]
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(b) (i) CF2 or CaI2

COND next two marks conditional on correct formula
C2+ and F or Ca2+ and I
7 and 1o round F/I
NOTE covalent = 0
Ignore electrons around Ca
accept arrow notation arrow from electron on calcium atom to iodine
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) high melting point or boiling point

conducts when molten or in solution
soluble in water
brittle
correct chemical properties
hard
Any TWO
NOT crystalline solid NOT does not conduct as a solid
[2]
[Total: 10]
(i) Cu and Pd
[2]
(ii) Ba and La
[2]
(iii) +2 or 2+ or Ba2+
[1]
(iv) Ba or La
[1]
(v) it is a transition metal or a d block element
[1]
[Total: 7]
(a) (i) Ca2+ + 2F CaF2

Not balanced ONLY [1]
Both species must be correct for first mark. Second mark is for correct balancing.
(ii) Mole ratio Ca2+: F is 1:2
Answer must mention moles
accept argument based on charges or number of ions
accept 2 moles of NaF react with 1 mole of CaCl2
NOT just 2 in equation
If fluorine must specify atoms or ions
(iii) to remove traces of solutions or to remove soluble
impurities or to remove a named salt sodium chloride
or sodium fluoride or calcium chloride
To remove impurities is not enough
(iv) to dry (precipitate) or to remove water or to evaporate water
NOT to evaporate some of water NOT to crystallise salt
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0620
(b) T3(PO4)2 allow correct example

explain why 8 cm3 react fully
comment about mole ratio
Paper
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[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 8]
(a) (i) air (liquid)

[1]
petroleum or crude oil or alkanes or methane or water or steam or steam reforming or
suitable aqueous solution e.g. brine or sea water
[1]
NOTE: cannot crack methane
(ii) iron
[1]
(iii) (as a) fertiliser or to make fertilisers or to make nitric acid
[1]
(b) (i) concentrations/macroscopic properties do not change

accept amounts stay the same
NOT no change
rate of forward and back reactions equal
(ii) it decreases with increase temperature
or it increases with decrease temperature
(c) (i) shows an increase either a line or curve
(any decrease = 0)
(ii) increase pressure favours the side with lower volume or molecules or moles
that is RHS or products side
ignore any mention of rates
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
(a) (total endothermic change = 436 + 242 = +)678 kJ

(total exothermic change = 2 431 = )862 kJ
accept correct sign/supplied/absorbed for endo etc.
accept correct sign/evolved/produced for exo etc.
change for reaction = 184 kJ
[1]
[1]
[1]
not necessary to calculate 184, just show that exo change > than endo
ecf allowed provided negative
184 kJ scores all 3 marks
(b) (i) because it accepts a proton
accepts hydrogen ion or H+ ONLY [1]
proton and H+ [2]
(ii) hydrogen chloride is a strong acid
hydrogen fluoride is a weak acid
weaker or stronger correctly applied for [2]
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0620
(iii) hydrogen chloride (aqueous) would have lower pH

OR hydrogen fluoride (aqueous) would have higher pH
If values suggested, not over 7
Paper
31
[1]
[Total: 8]
8
(a) biodegradable or breaks down naturally

made from a renewable source or does not use up petroleum
reduce visual pollution or reduces need for landfill sites or less danger to wildlife
any TWO
ignore mention of toxic gases
(b) (i) ester
accept polyester or fat or lipid or vegetable oil or carboxylic acid
[2]
[1]
(ii) acid or carboxylic acid or alkanoic acid

alcohol or hydroxyl or alkanol
NOT formulae NOT hydroxide
[1]
[1]
(iii) condensation
COND because water is formed in reaction
or monomer does not have C=C bond
[1]
(c) (i) lactic acid acrylic acid + water

(ii) add bromine (water) or bromine in an organic solvent
remains brown/orange/yellow
goes colourless NOT clear
If mark 1 near miss e.g. bromide allow marks 2 and 3
Colour of reagent must be shown somewhere for [3] otherwise max [2]
OR acidified potassium manganate(VII)
purple/pink to colourless
OR alkaline potassium manganate(VII)
purple/pink to green
or purple/pink to brown precipitate
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(iii) reagent
observable result
Paper
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[1]
[1]
suitable named metal (NOT sodium, lead, any metal below magnesium etc.)
if un-named metal [0] result can score [1]
hydrogen evolved or bubbles/effervescence/fizzing
insoluble metal oxide
colour change or dissolves
any carbonate or bicarbonate
gas/carbon dioxide/bubbles/effervescence/fizzing
sodium hydroxide or alkali
temperature increase or accept indicator to show neutralisation
unspecified base scores [1] only
NOT alcohol
[Total: 13]
9
(a) 72/24 = 3 and 28/14 = 2

Mg3N2
accept just formula for [2] even with incorrect or no working
NOT ecf
[1]
[1]
(b) Al4C3 + 12H2O = 4Al(OH)3 + 3CH4

For Al4C3 ONLY [1]
[2]
(c) (i) silicon is limiting reagent

0.07 moles of Si and 25/160 = 0.156 moles of Br2
because 0.14 (2 0.07) < 0.156
If 80 used to find moles of Br2 the mark 1 and 3 still available
arguments based on masses can be used
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) 0.07
NOT ecf
[1]
[Total: 8]
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(a) (i) basic set up container and chromatography paper
Paper
32
[1]
sample clearly above level of solvent

(original mark must be shown and not just the line)
[1]
indication that more than one spot either on diagram or as comment
[1]
Allow MAX [2] for round filter paper with green spot at centre
two or more rings
(ii) run chromatogram of pure chlorophyll can be implied
same position of green spot or same Rf
NOT just a green spot
(b) catalyst
photosynthesis or chloroplasts
photochemical reaction or needs light
carbon dioxide + water form
glucose or starch or oxygen NOT sugar
Any THREE correct points ignore incorrect answers
[1]
[1]
[3]
[Total: 8]
molten lithium chloride
NOT aqueous
hydrogen
oxygen
water used up or solution becomes more concentrated or sodium chloride remains
NOT no change
If products are given as hydrogen, chlorine and sodium hydroxide then 2/3
copper
oxygen (and water)
sulfuric acid
accept hydrogen sulfate
aqueous or dilute or concentrated potassium bromide

[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 8]
(a) (i) D
[1]
(ii) E
[1]
(iii) B or F
[1]
(iv) B
[1]
(v) A
[1]
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32
(b) (i) CA or CaO

COND C2+ and A2 or Ca2+ and O2
6 and 2o round anion
NOTE covalent = 0
Ignore electrons around Ca
accept arrow notation arrow from electron on calcium atom to oxygen
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) high melting point or boiling point

conducts when molten or in solution
soluble in water
brittle
basic(oxide) or basic property
hard
Any TWO
NOT crystalline solid NOT does not conduct as a solid
[2]
[Total: 10]
(i) Cu and Pd
[2]
(ii) Ba and La
[2]
(iii) +2 or 2+ or Ba2+
[1]
(iv) Ba or La
[1]
(v) it is a transition metal or a d block element
[1]
[Total: 7]
(a) (i) Fe3+ + 3F FeF3

Not balanced ONLY [1]
Both species must be correct for first mark. Second mark is for correct balancing.
(ii) Mole ratio Fe3+: F is 1:3
Answer must mention moles
accept argument based on charges or number of ions
accept 1mole of FeF3 reacts with 3 moles of NaF
NOT just 3 in equation
If fluorine must specify atoms or ions
(iii) to remove traces of solutions or to remove soluble
impurities or to remove a named salt sodium chloride
or sodium fluoride or iron(III) chloride
To remove impurities is not enough
(iv) to dry (precipitate) or to remove water or to evaporate water
NOT to evaporate some of water
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(b) T3PO4 allow correct example

explain why 6 cm3 react fully
comment about mole ratio
Paper
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[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 8]
(a) (i) air (liquid)

[1]
petroleum or crude oil or alkanes or methane or water or steam or steam reforming or
suitable aqueous solution e.g. brine or sea water
[1]
NOTE: cannot crack methane
(ii) iron
[1]
(iii) (as a) fertiliser or to make fertilisers or to make nitric acid
[1]
(b) (i) concentrations/macroscopic properties do not change

accept amounts stay the same
NOT no change
rate of forward and back reactions equal
[1]
[1]
(ii) it increases with increase pressure

or it decreases with decrease pressure
[1]
(c) (i) shows a decrease either a line or curve

(any increase = 0)
[1]
(ii) increase temperature favours the endothermic change

that is LHS or reactants side or so less ammonia at equilibrium
accept corresponding exothermic argument
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
(a) (total endothermic change = 436 + 158 = +)594 kJ

(total exothermic change = 2 562 = )1124 kJ
accept correct sign/supplied/absorbed for endo etc.
accept correct sign/evolved/produced for exo etc.
change for reaction = 530 kJ
[1]
[1]
[1]
not necessary to calculate 530, just show that exo change > than endo
ecf allowed provided negative
530 kJ scores all 3 marks
(b) (i) because it accepts a proton
accepts hydrogen ion or H+ ONLY [1]
proton and H+ [2]
(ii) hydrogen chloride is a strong acid
hydrogen fluoride is a weak acid
weaker or stronger correctly applied for [2]
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(iii) hydrogen chloride (aqueous) would have lower pH

OR hydrogen fluoride (aqueous) would have higher pH
If values suggested, not over 7
Paper
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[1]
[Total: 8]
8
(a) biodegradable or breaks down naturally

made from a renewable source or does not use up petroleum
reduce visual pollution or reduces need for landfill sites or less danger to wildlife
any TWO
ignore mention of toxic gases
(b) (i) ester
accept polyester or fat or lipid or vegetable oil or carboxylic acid
[2]
[1]
(ii) acid or carboxylic acid or alkanoic acid

alcohol or hydroxyl or alkanol
NOT formulae NOT hydroxide
[1]
[1]
(iii) condensation
COND because water is formed in reaction
or monomer does not have C=C bond
[1]
(c) (i) lactic acid acrylic acid + water

(ii) add bromine (water) or bromine in an organic solvent
remains brown/orange/yellow
goes colourless NOT clear
If mark 1 near miss e.g. bromide allow marks 2 and 3
Colour of reagent must be shown somewhere for [3] otherwise max [2]
OR acidified potassium manganate(VII)
purple/pink to colourless
purple/pink to green
or purple/pink to brown precipitate
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(iii) reagent
observable result
Paper
32
[1]
[1]
suitable named metal (NOT sodium, lead etc.)

gas/hydrogen/bubbles/effervescence/fizzing
if un-named metal [0] result can score [1]
insoluble metal oxide
colour change or dissolves
any carbonate
gas/carbon dioxide/bubbles/effervescence/fizzing
accept bicarbonate
sodium hydroxide or alkali
(temperature increase or accept indicator to show neutralisation)
unspecified base scores [1] only
NOT alcohol
[Total: 13]
9
(a) 72/24 = 3 and 28/14 = 2

Mg3N2
accept just formula for [2] even with incorrect or no working
NOT ecf
[1]
[1]
(b) Al4C3 + 12H2O = 4Al(OH)3 + 3CH4

For Al4C3 ONLY [1]
[2]
(c) (i) silicon is limiting reagent

0.08 moles of Si and 7.2/38 = 0.189 moles of F2
because 0.16 (2 0.08) < 0.189
If 19 used to find moles of F2 marks 1 and 3 still available
arguments based on masses can be used
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) 0.08
NOT ecf
[1]
[Total: 8]
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Paper
05
Table of results
Initial temperature boxes completed correctly i.e. increasing downwards (1)
Final temperature boxes correctly completed i.e. lower or the same (1)
Average temperature boxes correctly completed (1)
Times completed correctly i.e. descending (1) in seconds (1)
[5]
(a) 5 points correctly plotted (2), 1 for any incorrect

smooth line graph is a curve (1)
[3]
(b) pale yellow/cream/white (1) not cloudy/milky
[1]
(c)
(i) experiment 5 (1)
[1]
(ii) more energy owtte (1) particles move faster (1) more kinetic energy = 2
more collisions (1)
[3]
(d) idea of a fair test/to compare effect of changing the temperature (1)
(e)
[1]
(i) value from graph (1) unit (1)

extrapolation shown (1)
[3]
(ii) curve sketched on grid below original curve (1)
[1]
(f) change e.g. use of data logger/colourimeter (1) or use of lagging/insulation

/repeat experiments/use a burette or pipette
explanation e.g. timing of reaction more accurate (1) to reduce heat losses
/average readings for times/more accurate volumes
[2]
[Total: 20]
tests on solid S
(a) black (solid) see (d)
(b) effervescence (1)
splint ignites/catches fire or glows brighter (1)
[2]
(c) blue (1)
[1]
(i) blue (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
on heating turns brown/black/darkens (1)
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(ii) blue (1) precipitate (1)
Paper
05
[2]
with excess dissolves/clears (1) deep/royal blue (1)

(iii) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
[2]
(d) black/dark brown solid (1) MUST HAVE (a) correct as well
[1]
(e) effervescence (1) splint relights (1) ignore pops
[2]
(f)
(i) V is more reactive/faster or converse (1)
[1]
(ii) oxygen (1)
[1]
(g) copper (1) oxide (1) reacts with sulfuric acid to form copper sulfate (1) max 2
[2]
(h) catalyst/transition metal/manganese oxide (1)
[1]
[Total: 20]
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Paper
06
(a) balance (1) stirring/(glass) rod/stirrer (1) not thermometer

beaker (1)
[3]
(b)
(i) excess (1) not residue
[1]
(ii) filtration/decant (1)

not sieve/strain/centrifuge
[1]
(c) heat/evaporate (1) to crystallising point or description e.g. using glass rod (1)
[2]
(a) to reach room temperature/be at same temperature owtte (1)
[1]
(b) insulator/to minimise heat loss (1)
[1]
(c) exothermic (1)
[1]
(d)

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(i) 40 cm3 volume of acid (1)
[1]
(ii) two straight lines, missing error point (1) extended to intersect (1)
[2]
(iii) 22.5 +/- 0.5 (1) or read from graph cm3 (1)
[2]
(a) add dilute acid (1) fizz, no fizz (1) or correct chloride test
[2]
(b) litmus paper/named indicator (1) turns blue (1) bleached (1)
[3]
(c) sodium hydroxide/ammonia (solution) (1) green (precipitate) (1)

brown (precipitate) (1)
[3]

initial temperature boxes completed correctly (2)
final temperature boxes correctly completed (2)
average temperature boxes correctly completed (1)
24 33 40 51 60
24 31 38 47 54
24 32 39 49 57
[5]
(b) 5 points correctly plotted (3), 1 for any incorrect

smooth line graph (1)
[4]
(c)
[1]
(ii) more energy owtte (1) particles move faster (1) more kinetic energy = 2
more collisions (1)
[3]
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(d) idea of a fair test/to compare effect of changing the temperature (1)
(e)
Paper
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[1]
(i) value from graph approx 20 (1) unit (1)

[3]
(ii) curve sketched on grid below original curve (1)
[1]
(f) change e.g. use of data logger/colourimeter (1) or use of lagging/insulation

/repeat experiments or more values/use a burette or pipette
explanation e.g. timing of reaction more accurate (1) to reduce heat losses
/average readings for times/volumes more accurate
5
tests on solid S
(c)
(i) blue precipitate (1)
[1]
[2]
dissolves/clears (1) deep/royal blue (1)

(f)
[2]
[2]
[2]
(i) V is more reactive or converse (1)
[1]
(ii) oxygen (1)
[1]
(g) catalyst/transition metal/manganese oxide any two points (2)

V is a better catalyst = 2
[2]
(a) add water (1)

crush/mix/warm (1)
filter/decant or pipette off liquid/sieve (1)
[3]
(b) add indicator solution to acid (and note colour) (1)

add indicator solution to alkali or named alkali (and note colour) (1) not base
conclusion e.g. colours should be different owtte (1)
[3]
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
B
A
A
D
21
22
23
24
C
D
C
C
25
6
7
8
9
B
A
C
B
26
27
28
29
D
A
C
D
10
30
11
12
13
14
A
D
A
C
31
32
33
34
C
A
D
A
15
35
16
17
18
19
D
D
A
A
36
37
38
39
D
C
B
B
20
40
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Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
B
D
B
A
21
22
23
24
C
A
C
C
25
6
7
8
9
A
A
A
D
26
27
28
29
D
C
A
D
10
30
11
12
13
14
C
C
A
A
31
32
33
34
D
C
B
A
15
35
16
17
18
19
C
B
D
C
36
37
38
39
D
B
B
B
20
40
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Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
B
D
B
A
21
22
23
24
C
A
C
C
25
6
7
8
9
A
A
A
D
26
27
28
29
D
C
A
D
10
30
11
12
13
14
C
C
A
A
31
32
33
34
D
C
B
A
15
35
16
17
18
19
C
B
D
C
36
37
38
39
D
B
B
B
20
40
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
21
(a) methane
[1]
(b) methane / propane
[1]
(c) ammonia
[1]
(d) oxygen
[1]
(e) chlorine
[1]
(f) ethene
[1]
(a) arrangement: random / far apart OWTTE

motion: random / fast / irregular OWTTE
[1]
[1]
(b) two paired electrons and two atoms indicated
[1]
(c)

IGCSE May/June 2010
(i) atom of (same) element with different number of neutrons / atoms with
same number of protons and different number of neutrons
[1]
(ii) number of electrons 1 and 1

number of neutrons for H-1 = 0
number of neutrons for H-3 = 2
number of protons 1 for both
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(d) exothermic
[1]
(e)
(i) magnesium>zinc>iron>cobalt
one pair reversed = 1 mark
[2]
(ii) calcium chloride; carbon dioxide; water;
[3]
(i) reversible / decomposition
[1]
(ii) hydrated; water;
[2]
(i) any two e.g. conducts electricity / conducts heat / sonorous / shiny etc
[2]
(ii) forms coloured compounds / forms ions or compounds with variable oxidation state /
good catalyst / high melting point OR high boiling point / forms complex ions
[2]
(a)
(b)
(c) reacts with acids / forms a salt and water with acids
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Paper
21
(a) chloride / Cl
[1]
(b) K+ and Br (both needed for the mark)
[1]
(c) 3.5 (g)
[1]
(d) add (nitric acid and) silver nitrate / lead nitrate

yellow ppt
[1]
[1]
(e)

IGCSE May/June 2010
(i) I2
[1]
(ii) brown / yellowish brown

not: grey / black
[1]
(iii) bromine is more reactive than iodine OWTTE
[1]
(f) 95
[1]
(a) nitrogen; phosphorus; potassium;
[3]
(b) any two of:

plants take up nitrogen / phosphorus / potassium;
nitrogen / phosphorus / potassium needs to be replaced;
to enable better plant growth / greater yield / otherwise plants wont grow as well (idea of
increase / more needed)
[2]
(c)
(i) dissolves or idea of dissolving
[1]
(ii) titration of acid with alkali / last box ticked
[1]
(d) ammonia
[1]
(e)
[1]
(f)
(i) calcium oxide / lime

allow: calcium hydroxide / limestone / calcium carbonate
(ii) plants grow best at certain pHs / link between pH and plant growth;
farmers want to get best yield; OWTTE
[2]
(i) 4
[1]
(ii) 15
[1]
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(a) haematite
(b)

IGCSE May/June 2010
Paper
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[1]
(i) Any two of:

limestone / coke / air
[2]
(ii) iron oxide + carbon iron + carbon monoxide

1 error = 1 mark
[2]
(iii) each arrow or number in the correct position (1 mark each)
[4]
(c) ZnS
[1]
(a) boiling point / first box down ticked
[1]
(b) fuel oil: fuel for home heating;

kerosene: jet fuel;
lubricating fraction: waxes and polishes;
naphtha: making chemicals;
[4]
(c)
(i) high temperature; catalyst;
[2]
(ii) C12H26
[1]
(iii) correct structure showing all atoms and bonds
[1]
(d) poly(ethene) allow: polythene
[1]
(e)
(i) steam
[1]
(ii) substance which speeds up rate / speed of reaction
[1]
(a) 1st, 3rd and 4th boxes down ticked (aqueous sodium chloride, copper and graphite)
[3]
(b) insulator
[1]
(c)
(i) anode
[1]
(ii) negative electrode: zinc

positive electrode: chlorine
[1]
[1]
(iii) graphite
allow: carbon
[1]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
22
(i) titanium / vanadium / zirconium / niobium max [2]

(1 mark each)
allow: symbols
[2]
(ii) Na / Mg
[1]
(iii) sodium / Na
[1]
(iv) potassiu / K
[1]
(v) vanadium / V
[1]
(b) O2
correct balance
[1]
[1]
(a)
(i) A: giant ionic

B: simple atomic
C: simple molecular
D: metallic
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) B and C (both needed for mark)
[1]
(b) solid; molten;
[2]
(a) coolant / making ethanol / any other names large scale relevant reaction
e.g. making sulfuric acid
[1]
(b) blue / anhydrous cobalt chloride (paper); turns pink;

OR white / anhydrous copper sulfate; turns blue;
(c)
(d)
[2]
(i) lighted splint;

pops / explodes;
[2]
(ii) pH 12
[1]
(i) 3 (CO2); 4(H2O);
[2]
(ii) combustion
[1]
(iii) 36 (mg)
[1]
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Paper
22
(a) Any 2 of:

diffusion /
ink particles move /
water particles or molecules move /
movement of particles is random /
[2]
(b) two or more substances (together) that can be separated by physical means
[1]
(c)
(i) ethanol
allow: carboxylic acids
[1]
(ii) oxidation state / third box down ticked
[1]
(iii) idea of small molecules / monomers joining / repeating units;

long chains / large molecules formed;
[2]
(d)

IGCSE May/June 2010
(i) ring around COOH group
[1]
(ii) removal of oxygen / decrease in oxidation number / addition of electrons
[1]
(a) filtration / centrifugation

allow: decanting
[1]
(b) C
[1]
(c)
(i) solvent shown in bottom of beaker;

spot on the base line vertically below the spots shown;
chromatography paper labelled anywhere;
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) 4
[1]
(i) A
[1]
(ii) bromine water;

decolourises / goes colourless;
allow: potassium manganate (VII); decolourises;
[2]
(iii) substance containing carbon and hydrogen only
[1]
(iv) ethanoic acid
[1]
(v) alcohols / alkanols
[1]
(d)
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Paper
22
(a) conduct heat / conduct electricity / shiny / malleable / ductile max [2]
[2]
(b) 4
[1]
(c) 82 electrons
82 protons
126 neutrons
[1]
[1]
[1]
(d) lead + oxygen lead(II) oxide
[1]
(e)
(i) carbon
[1]
(ii) gas at room temperature / third box down ticked
[1]
(a)
(i) one of:

BMF molecule and diamond a giant covalent structure /
BMF has pentagonal (and hexagonal) structure diamond has bent hexagonal or
tetrahedral structure /
BMF each carbon joined to 3 others, diamond each carbon joined to four others /
[1]
(ii) two of:

graphite has (flat) hexagonal rings, diamond has bent hexagonal rings or tetrahedral /
graphite has 3 bonds to each carbon, diamond has 4 /
graphite is layered diamond is not /
graphite has two types of bonding / forces or weak and strong bonds whereas
diamond has only one type of bond / covalent bonds only
[2]
(b) covalent
[1]
(c) layers can slide over each other / forces weak between layers
[1]
(d) cutting / drilling allow: jewellery
[1]
(e) any 2 of:

carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas /
absorbs infrared radiation /
increases global warming /
lead to climate change /
[2]
(f) any two of:

sulfur reacts with oxygen (when coal burnt) /
forms sulfur dioxide /
sulfur dioxide reacts with oxygen (to form sulfur trioxide) /
sulfur dioxide or trioxide dissolve in rain (to form acid) /
[2]
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(i) waste gases from digestion in animals / second box down ticked
[1]
(ii) correct dot and cross diagram for methane
[1]
(iii) ethane / propane / butane etc
[1]
(a) calcium oxide
[1]
(b) thermal decomposition
[1]
(c) carbon dioxide has been removed from the limestone / it comes from the limestone
[1]
(d) neutralising acid soils / treating acidic lakes / flue gas desulfurisation etc
[1]
(e) temperature of Bunsen / distance of Bunsen from the tube / amount or mass of
carbonate used
[1]
(f)
(i) calcium
[1]
(ii) 25 cm3
[1]
(iii) calcium faster than strontium which is faster than barium / idea of
trend down the group;
correct trend i.e. less rapid reaction the further down the group; ORA
[2]
(g) add acid to carbonate;

bubble gas or carbon dioxide (evolved) through limewater / test gas or carbon
dioxide with limewater;
limewater goes milky or cloudy;
[3]
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(i) sulfur
[1]
(ii) iodine
[1]
(iii) copper

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[1]
(iv) calcium
[1]
(v) helium
not name of a compound
accept correct symbols
[1]
(i) chloromethane
cond biggest molecular mass / biggest mass of one mole / its molecules
move slowest / heaviest molecule / highest density
accept atomic mass if correct numerical value given
ignore it is the heaviest (gas) / biggest molecule
accept particles or molecules
not atoms
[1]
(ii) carbon dioxide / calcium carbonate

not methane
water
sodium chloride / brine / seawater
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) chlorine
not chlorine water
cond light / UV / heat / high temperature if numerical value given about
200oC / lead tetraethyl
not warm
[1]
(iv) oxygen and nitrogen (in air)

not from fuel, negates mark 1
(react) at high temperatures / lightning / in engine
not combustion or exhaust, negates mark 2
[1]
(v) 2O3 3O2

not balanced = [1]
[2]
(a)
(b)
(c)
[1]
[1]
(i) bubbles / effervescence / hydrogen / gas pushes up / lifts metal
[1]
(ii) does not react with acid / zinc and iron react with acid
not just unreactive
[1]
(i) with copper / first experiment
[1]
(ii) copper acts as a catalyst
[1]
(i) smaller gradient

not rate is slower
[1]
(ii) same final volume of hydrogen / same level (on graph)
[1]
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(d) temperature / heat

increase temperature reaction faster particles have more energy / particles move
faster / particles collide more frequently / more particles have enough energy to react
not more excited
accept arguments for a decrease in temperature
powdered
greater surface area
greater collision rate / more particles exposed (to acid)
any two
not concentration / light / catalyst / pressure
4
(a)
(i) ethanol
CH3-CH2-OH
[1]
[2]
[1]
[1]
propanoic acid
CH3-CH2-COOH
independent marking, no ecf
accept C2H5
not HO
(b)
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) type of compound salt / sodium carboxylate / alkanoate

not soap / sodium stearate etc
use soap / cleaning / detergent
[1]
(iii) terylene / PET / Dacron / diolen / mylar / crimplene
[1]
[1]
(i) polyamide / amide / peptide / polypeptide
[1]
(ii) correct amide linkage NHCO then CONH

cond to mark 1, 2 monomers (different shading in box)
cond continuation (to ONE correct linkage)
[1]
[1]
[1]
OR nylon 6
only one linkage NHCO
cond only one monomer
cond continuation (to correct linkage)
(iii) use locating agent
measure distance travelled by sample / travelled by solvent front
cond this is Rf = 0.5
for mark 3, either mark 1 or mark 2 must be awarded
accept run a chromatogram of glycine [1]
compare with sample
same position [1] max [2]
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(a) (i) macromolecular / giant covalent / giant atomic

all atoms held in position / in tetrahedral structure / to four other carbon
atoms / all strong bonds
(b)
[1]
[1]
(ii) jewellery / drilling / cutting / engraving / cutting edges in scalpels

mark first use offered
[1]
(iii) layer structure / sheets

molecules / ions in layers = [0]
layers can slide (over each other)
[1]
(iv) lubricant / pencils / electrodes

mark first use offered
[1]
[1]
(i) 4e between carbon and oxygens

2 non-bonding pairs on both oxygens
cond correct coding only scored if marks 1 and 2 awarded
ignore O2 in atom
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) 4O around each Si

2Si around each O
must refer to diagram not valencies or electron distributions
[1]
[1]
(iii) SiO2 has higher mp or bp

SiO2 is a solid, CO2 is a gas (at rtp)
(when both are solids) then SiO2 is harder
has higher density
SiO2 insoluble, CO2 soluble
any two, comparison needed
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[2]
(a) rates equal

concentrations do not change / macroscopic properties remain constant
accept amounts do not change
[1]
[1]
(b) endothermic
cond favoured by high temperatures
[1]
[1]
(c)
(i) move to left

cond bigger volume / more moles etc
do not insist on gas
[1]
[1]
(ii) less yellow solid / more brown liquid

accept yellow to brown / less solid more liquid / goes brown
[1]
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(a) a transition element has more than one oxidation state or valency
accept different oxidation states
[1]
(b) by removing oxygen concentration of O2 decreases

prevents the back reaction / equilibrium shifts to right
[1]
[1]
(c) oxidation number reduced (from (+) 4 to 0)

accept accepts electrons or accepts four electrons
if number given must be 4
[1]
(d) low density / lightweight / light

propellers / fittings on ships / inert anodes in electrolysis / hip replacements /
ship building / chemical plants / cathodic protection / diving equipment
[1]
(e)
[1]
(i) percentage of oxygen = 31.6 %
[1]
(ii) calculate the number of moles of atoms for each element

number of moles of Ti = 31.6/48 = 0.66
number of moles of O = 31.6/16 = 1.98 accept 2
both correct for one mark
[1]
(iii) the simplest whole number ratio for moles of atoms:

Fe :
1
Ti
1
O
3
[1]
(iv) formula is FeTiO3 accept TiFeO3

must be whole numbers from (iii) or cancelled numbers from (iii)
mark ecf throughout
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(a) same general formula

same chemical properties
same functional group
physical properties vary in predictable way
common methods of preparation
consecutive members differ by CH2
any two
mark first two
ignore others unless it contradicts a point which has been awarded a mark
(b)
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[2]
(i) 2HCOOH + CaCO3 Ca(HCOO)2 + CO2 + H2O

not balanced = [1]
[2]
(ii) zinc + methanoic acid zinc methanoate + hydrogen

[1] for each product
[2]
(iii) protected by oxide layer
[1]
(c) butanoic acid

CH3-CH2-CH2-COOH / C4H8O2 / C3H7COOH / C4H7OOH
C2H4O
mark ecf to molecular formula
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In (a), (b) and (c), descriptions of chemical properties need not be detailed. If more than one answer
is given in each section, mark the first one and ignore anything subsequent unless it contradicts
what they have already written. No marks for reversing physical and chemical properties.
(a) properties should focus on a group 1 metal and not just metals in general
PHYSICAL soft / can be cut (with a knife) / low density / light / low melting point / (good)
conductor (heat or electricity) / shiny (when freshly cut) / malleable / ductile / tarnishes
[1]
CHEMICAL react with water (not steam) / (very) reactive / forms salts with halogens / react
vigorously with acids (ignore concentration) / forms an alkaline or basic oxide / fixed
oxidation state or oxidation number or valency of +1 / has one valency or outer shell electron
not forms ionic compounds on its own.
[1]
(b) properties should focus on a transition metal
PHYSICAL hard / high density / dense / high mp or bp / (good) conductor (heat or electricity) /
strong / malleable / ductile / silver or grey or lustrous or shiny solid
[1]
CHEMICAL more than one oxidation state or valency (accept many oxides) / forms coloured
compounds or ions (not coloured on its own) / forms complex ions / behave as a catalyst
/ less reactive than group 1
[1]
(c) PHYSICAL colourless gas / yellow gas
not diatomic molecules
[1]
CHEMICAL most reactive halogen / very reactive / forms ionic fluorides / bonds with metals /
form covalent fluorides / bonds with non-metals / powerful oxidant / gains one electron (to be
stable) / fixed oxidation state or valency of 1
allow decolourised when reacts with alkene) / forms F ions / forms acidic oxides / forms an
acid when reacted with hydrogen / hydride is acidic
[1]
not bleaching agent
2
(a) (i) enzymes are proteins / come from living organisms / biological (catalysts)
not enzymes are living or natural
(ii) carbohydrates have 2H:1O ratio
contain elements of water
[1]
[1]
[1]
contain water = [1]

unless they state that carbohydrates contain water, this response scores 2 or 0
(b) correct -O- linkage
cond same correct monomer (this mark is lost if 2 different boxes are shown)
cond continuation (i.e. bonds at both ends)
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) (concentration or amount or mass etc.) of starch decreases (with time)
(concentration etc.) of starch becomes zero / all starch gone
colour (intensity) indicates how much starch is present (can be inferred)
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) enzyme denatured / destroyed

not enzymes killed / dont work / saliva denatured
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(a) (i) red brown or orange to colourless

not just bromine decolourised
yellow (not dark) / white solid / precipitate / goes cloudy
brown to yellow with no mention of solid/precipitate scores = [1]
(ii) Br2 + Na2S 2NaBr + S
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[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) look for two comments

sulfide (ion) / sulfur (ion) loses electrons
not sodium sulfide
bromine accepts them
(b) (i) oxidation
not redox
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) hydrogen / H2
not H
[1]
(iii) iron(II) hydroxide / ferrous hydroxide
[1]
(iv) 4Fe(OH)2 + O2 + 2H2O 4Fe(OH)3
[1]
(v) oxidation number or state or valency increases / electron loss / Fe2+ to Fe3+
not gains oxygen
[1]
(vi) sacrificial protection or zinc is sacrificed /

zinc corrodes not iron or zinc corrodes therefore iron doesnt /
not just zinc rusts
zinc is oxidised in preference to iron /
zinc reacts with oxygen and water in preference to iron /
zinc more reactive or electropositive than iron /
zinc forms ions more readily than iron or zinc loses electrons more readily than iron /
electrons move on to iron /
iron is cathode or zinc is anode /
any three
[3]
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(a) (i) same molecular formula / same number of C and H atoms

different structural formula or structure
same compound = [1]
(ii) correct formula of but-2-ene / methylpropene / methyl cyclopropane
[1]
(iii) bromine / bromine water / aqueous bromine

brown to colourless not clear
stays brown
bromide loses the first mark only
[1]
[1]
[1]

from purple/pink to green/brown
stays purple
[1]
[1]
[1]
OR acidic potassium manganate(VII)

from purple/pink to colourless not clear
stays purple
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) heat / high temperature (temperature need not be stated, but if it is stated it must be
500C or above)
catalyst (need not be named, but if they are named accept any metal oxide or
zeolite / aluminosillicates / silicon dioxide)
not nickel/platinum
(c) (1,2)dibromobutane
if numbers given must be correct
butane
butanol
accept butan-1-ol or butan-2-ol not but-1-ol / but-1-anol / buthanol
5
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(a) fractional
distillation
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) O=O / oxygen()oxygen / HH / hydrogen()hydrogen
[1]
(ii) O-H / oxygen()hydrogen / OH / bond between hydrogen and oxygen

not H-O-H
[1]
(iii) endothermic.
[1]
(c) (i) no pollution / no CO / no CO2 / no oxides of nitrogen / only produces steam or water
/ no greenhouse gases / no global warming
does not use up fossil fuels / water is not a finite resource / water is a renewable
source of energy / hydrogen is renewable / available from electrolysis of water
[1]
[1]
(ii) obtaining hydrogen from water requires fossil fuels / storage problems / transport
problems / limited range of vehicles available / gaseous nature means only produces
small amount of energy per unit volume / methane as a source of steam reforming is
finite / lack of distribution network
[1]
not expensive / anything regarding safety / flammability / explosiveness
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(a) (i) Tl 2S
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[1]
[1]
(ii) TlCl 3
(b) filter / centrifuge / decant
wash the precipitate
dry the solid / heat the solid (in oven) / press between filter paper
[3]
all three stated but not in correct order = [2]

two out of three stated in any order = [1]
(c) (i) silver chloride / silver bromide
photography / cameras / films / photo chromic lenses / sunglasses
(ii) increase distance between lamp and paper or put lamp far away /
put a screen or translucent or semi-opaque material between them /
use a less powerful or low voltage or dim lamp /
lower the temperature
any two
(d) (i) thalium sulfate + ammonia + water
[1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
(ii) 2TlOH + H2SO4 Tl2SO4 + 2H2O

not balanced = [1]
incorrect formula = [0]
[2]
(iii) green precipitate or solid (ignore shades of green but not bluey green etc.)
Fe2+ + 2OH Fe(OH)2
accept multiples
[1]
[1]
(a) sodium is expensive / difficult to obtain sodium (from sodium chloride) / problems getting
electricity / hard to extract sodium / high energy costs in extraction of sodium
[1]
(b) (i) reduce temperature / reduce melting point (to 900/1000C) temperature need not be
stated, but if it is stated it must be within the range
better conductivity / solid aluminium oxide does not conduct
aluminium oxide is insoluble in water any two
[2]
(ii) 2O2 O2 + 4e
[2] or [0]
(iii) they burn (away) / react with oxygen / form carbon dioxide
(c) hydrogen formed / aluminium above hydrogen in reactivity series / H+ discharged
in preference to Al3+ / aluminium is more reactive than hydrogen
aluminium more reactive than carbon / carbon cannot reduce aluminium oxide /
aluminium is higher than carbon in the reactivity series / carbon doesnt reduce
aluminium oxide / carbon doesnt displace aluminium
comparison is essential for mark
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(a) (i) accept all metals excluding Group I (lithium is acceptable)

not lead accept silver
(ii) M nitrite / nitrate(III)
not nitride
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) exothermic

not reverse reaction is endothermic as the question asks about the forward reaction
cond forward reaction favoured by low temperature / reverse reaction favoured by
high temperature
second mark only scores if exothermic is correct.
[1]
(ii) position of equilibrium to right / forwards / more products / more N2O4 / lighter colour
because this side has smaller volume / fewer moles
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) if the final answer is between 8689% award all 4

if the final answer is between 6667% award 3 marks (Mr of 32 must have been used)
for all other answers marks can be awarded using the mark scheme as below and applying
ecf if necessary
number of moles of O2 formed = 0.16/24 = 0.0067/0.00667 or 1/150
number of moles of Pb(NO3)2 in the sample = 0.0133/0.013 or 1/75
mass of one mole of Pb(NO3)2 = 331 g
mass of lead(II) nitrate in the sample = 4.4(1) g
percentage of lead(II) nitrate in sample = 88.3% (allow 8889)
mark ecf in this question but not to simple integers
if mass of lead(II) nitrate > 5.00 only marks 1 and 2 available
If divides by 32 (not 24) only last 3 marks can score consequentially
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In (a), (b) and (c), descriptions of chemical properties need not be detailed. If more than one answer
is given in each section, mark the first one and ignore anything subsequent unless it contradicts
what they have already written. No marks for reversing physical and chemical properties.
(a) properties should focus on a group 1 metal and not just metals in general
PHYSICAL soft / can be cut (with a knife) / low density / light / low melting point / (good)
conductor (heat or electricity) / shiny (when freshly cut) / malleable / ductile / tarnishes
[1]
CHEMICAL react with water (not steam) / (very) reactive / forms salts with halogens / react
vigorously with acids (ignore concentration) / forms an alkaline or basic oxide / fixed
oxidation state or oxidation number or valency of +1 / has one valency or outer shell electron
not forms ionic compounds on its own.
[1]
(b) properties should focus on a transition metal
PHYSICAL hard / high density / dense / high mp or bp / (good) conductor (heat or electricity) /
strong / malleable / ductile / silver or grey or lustrous or shiny solid
[1]
CHEMICAL more than one oxidation state or valency (accept many oxides) / forms coloured
compounds or ions (not coloured on its own) / forms complex ions / behave as a catalyst
/ less reactive than group 1
[1]
(c) PHYSICAL colourless gas / yellow gas
not diatomic molecules
[1]
CHEMICAL most reactive halogen / very reactive / forms ionic fluorides / bonds with metals /
form covalent fluorides / bonds with non-metals / powerful oxidant / gains one electron (to be
stable) / fixed oxidation state or valency of 1
allow decolourised when reacts with alkene) / forms F ions / forms acidic oxides / forms an
acid when reacted with hydrogen / hydride is acidic
[1]
not bleaching agent
2
(a) (i) enzymes are proteins / come from living organisms / biological (catalysts)
not enzymes are living or natural
(ii) carbohydrates have 2H:1O ratio
contain elements of water
[1]
[1]
[1]
contain water = [1]

unless they state that carbohydrates contain water, this response scores 2 or 0
(b) correct -O- linkage
cond same correct monomer (this mark is lost if 2 different boxes are shown)
cond continuation (i.e. bonds at both ends)
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) (concentration or amount or mass etc.) of starch decreases (with time)
(concentration etc.) of starch becomes zero / all starch gone
colour (intensity) indicates how much starch is present (can be inferred)
[1]
[1]
[1]

not enzymes killed / dont work / saliva denatured
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(a) (i) red brown or orange to colourless

not just bromine decolourised
yellow (not dark) / white solid / precipitate / goes cloudy
brown to yellow with no mention of solid/precipitate scores = [1]
(ii) Br2 + Na2S 2NaBr + S
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[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) look for two comments

sulfide (ion) / sulfur (ion) loses electrons
not sodium sulfide
bromine accepts them
(b) (i) oxidation
not redox
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) hydrogen / H2
not H
[1]
(iii) iron(II) hydroxide / ferrous hydroxide
[1]
(iv) 4Fe(OH)2 + O2 + 2H2O 4Fe(OH)3
[1]
(v) oxidation number or state or valency increases / electron loss / Fe2+ to Fe3+
not gains oxygen
[1]
(vi) sacrificial protection or zinc is sacrificed /

zinc corrodes not iron or zinc corrodes therefore iron doesnt /
not just zinc rusts
zinc is oxidised in preference to iron /
zinc reacts with oxygen and water in preference to iron /
zinc more reactive or electropositive than iron /
zinc forms ions more readily than iron or zinc loses electrons more readily than iron /
electrons move on to iron /
iron is cathode or zinc is anode /
any three
[3]
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(a) (i) same molecular formula / same number of C and H atoms

different structural formula or structure
same compound = [1]
(ii) correct formula of but-2-ene / methylpropene / methyl cyclopropane
[1]
(iii) bromine / bromine water / aqueous bromine

brown to colourless not clear
stays brown
bromide loses the first mark only
[1]
[1]
[1]

from purple/pink to green/brown
stays purple
[1]
[1]
[1]
OR acidic potassium manganate(VII)

from purple/pink to colourless not clear
stays purple
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) heat / high temperature (temperature need not be stated, but if it is stated it must be
500C or above)
catalyst (need not be named, but if they are named accept any metal oxide or
zeolite / aluminosillicates / silicon dioxide)
not nickel/platinum
(c) (1,2)dibromobutane
if numbers given must be correct
butane
butanol
accept butan-1-ol or butan-2-ol not but-1-ol / but-1-anol / buthanol
5
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(a) fractional
distillation
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) O=O / oxygen()oxygen / HH / hydrogen()hydrogen
[1]
(ii) O-H / oxygen()hydrogen / OH / bond between hydrogen and oxygen

not H-O-H
[1]
(iii) endothermic.
[1]
(c) (i) no pollution / no CO / no CO2 / no oxides of nitrogen / only produces steam or water
/ no greenhouse gases / no global warming
does not use up fossil fuels / water is not a finite resource / water is a renewable
source of energy / hydrogen is renewable / available from electrolysis of water
[1]
[1]
(ii) obtaining hydrogen from water requires fossil fuels / storage problems / transport
problems / limited range of vehicles available / gaseous nature means only produces
small amount of energy per unit volume / methane as a source of steam reforming is
finite / lack of distribution network
[1]
not expensive / anything regarding safety / flammability / explosiveness
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(a) (i) Tl 2S
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[1]
[1]
(ii) TlCl 3
(b) filter / centrifuge / decant
wash the precipitate
dry the solid / heat the solid (in oven) / press between filter paper
[3]
all three stated but not in correct order = [2]

two out of three stated in any order = [1]
(c) (i) silver chloride / silver bromide
photography / cameras / films / photo chromic lenses / sunglasses
(ii) increase distance between lamp and paper or put lamp far away /
put a screen or translucent or semi-opaque material between them /
use a less powerful or low voltage or dim lamp /
lower the temperature
any two
(d) (i) thalium sulfate + ammonia + water
[1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
(ii) 2TlOH + H2SO4 Tl2SO4 + 2H2O

not balanced = [1]
incorrect formula = [0]
[2]
(iii) green precipitate or solid (ignore shades of green but not bluey green etc.)
Fe2+ + 2OH Fe(OH)2
accept multiples
[1]
[1]
(a) sodium is expensive / difficult to obtain sodium (from sodium chloride) / problems getting
electricity / hard to extract sodium / high energy costs in extraction of sodium
[1]
(b) (i) reduce temperature / reduce melting point (to 900/1000C) temperature need not be
stated, but if it is stated it must be within the range
better conductivity / solid aluminium oxide does not conduct
aluminium oxide is insoluble in water any two
[2]
(ii) 2O2 O2 + 4e
[2] or [0]
(iii) they burn (away) / react with oxygen / form carbon dioxide
(c) hydrogen formed / aluminium above hydrogen in reactivity series / H+ discharged
in preference to Al3+ / aluminium is more reactive than hydrogen
aluminium more reactive than carbon / carbon cannot reduce aluminium oxide /
aluminium is higher than carbon in the reactivity series / carbon doesnt reduce
aluminium oxide / carbon doesnt displace aluminium
comparison is essential for mark
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(a) (i) accept all metals excluding Group I (lithium is acceptable)

not lead accept silver
(ii) M nitrite / nitrate(III)
not nitride
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) exothermic

not reverse reaction is endothermic as the question asks about the forward reaction
cond forward reaction favoured by low temperature / reverse reaction favoured by
high temperature
second mark only scores if exothermic is correct.
[1]
(ii) position of equilibrium to right / forwards / more products / more N2O4 / lighter colour
because this side has smaller volume / fewer moles
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) if the final answer is between 8689% award all 4

if the final answer is between 6667% award 3 marks (Mr of 32 must have been used)
for all other answers marks can be awarded using the mark scheme as below and applying
ecf if necessary
number of moles of O2 formed = 0.16/24 = 0.0067/0.00667 or 1/150
number of moles of Pb(NO3)2 in the sample = 0.0133/0.013 or 1/75
mass of one mole of Pb(NO3)2 = 331 g
mass of lead(II) nitrate in the sample = 4.4(1) g
percentage of lead(II) nitrate in sample = 88.3% (allow 8889)
mark ecf in this question but not to simple integers
if mass of lead(II) nitrate > 5.00 only marks 1 and 2 available
If divides by 32 (not 24) only last 3 marks can score consequentially
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volume for indicator to change colour completed Expt 1 510 cm3 5
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[1]
Table of results for Experiment 1

initial temperature box completed correctly (1)
other temperature boxes correctly completed (1) i.e. increasing then decreasing
comparable to supervisors (1)
[3]
volume for indicator to change colour completed Expt 2 1520 cm3 5
[1]
Table of results for Experiment 2

other temperature boxes correctly completed (1) i.e. increasing then decreasing
[3]
(a) all points correctly plotted (3), 1 for any incorrect

smooth line graphs or two intersecting straight lines (2)
labels (1)
[6]
(b) value from graph (1)

shown clearly (1)
[2]
(c) pink to colourless not clear
[1]
(d)
(i) experiment 1
[1]
(ii) acid C more concentrated (1)

stronger (1)
more collisions (1) max [2]
[2]
(e) room temperature or initial temperature from table (1)

reaction finished owtte (1)
2
[2]
Tests on solid E
(a) white/colourless (solid)
[1]
(b) melts/turns into a liquid/drops of liquid at top of test-tube/steam (1)

pH paper turns red/pH 14 (1)
brown/yellow gas (1) max [2]
[2]
(c)
(i) white (1)

precipitate (1)
with excess dissolves/clears (1)
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insoluble/does not dissolve/no change (1)
[2]
(iii) pH 14 (1)
no reaction owtte (1)
[2]
(iv) effervescence/fizz/bubbles (1)

pH paper blue/purple/dark green (1)
[2]
(d) acid (1)

not a sulfate (1)
[2]
(e) ammonia (1)
[1]
(f) aluminium (1)

nitrate (1)
hydrated salt/contains water (1)
[3]
[Total: 40]
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Table of results
total volume of water boxes correctly completed (1)
temperature boxes completed (1)
values decreasing (1)
comparable to supervisors results (2) 10 at 10 cm3 10 at 16 cm3
[5]
(a) appropriate scale for y axis (1)

points plotted correctly(4), 1 for each incorrect
best fit straight line graph (1)
[6]
(b) clear liquid formed/no solid visible owtte (1) e.g. no salt left
[1]
(c) value from graph for 9 cm3 of water (1) small square
extrapolation of straight line shown (1)
[2]
(d) sketch graph below line (1)

label (1)
[2]
(e) temperatures at which crystals appear lower (1)

solution more dilute in same volume of water/less saturated owtte (1)
temperature halved as half as much solid = 2
[2]
(f) one improvement from e.g.

dont use a beaker of cold water to cool solution/
do not remove thermometer from the solution/
use second person/or IT method to note formation of crystals
repeat
linked explanation
different rate of heat losses/
loss of solid on thermometer/
observing formation of first crystals may vary
average
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(a) Tests on solid W

yellow (1)
precipitate (1) not solid
[2]
(b) Tests on solution X

(i) blue (1)
pH of solution X approx 14 (1)
[1]
[1]
(ii) blue (1)

precipitate (1)
[2]
(iii) blue precipitate (1)

darker/deep/royal blue (1)
solution (1) or precipitate dissolves/goes clear
[3]
(iv) brown (liquid/solution) (1)

cream/white (1)
solid/precipitate (1)
[3]
(c) Tests on solution Y

(i) pH 13 (1)
[1]
(ii) white (1)

precipitate (1)
[2]
(d) iodide or I-(1) not iodine
[1]
(e) copper (1)

acidic (1)
[2]
(f) sulfate only (1)

acid only (1)
sulfuric acid (2) max [2]
[2]
[Total: 40]
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(a) flask (1)

tap/separating/dropping funnel (1)
not burette
gas jar (1)
accept measuring cylinder
[3]
(b) gas should be collected downwards owtte (1)
[1]
(c) to remove impurities/water (1)
[1]
wrong reagent, correct result = 0

aqueous sodium iodide
(nitric acid)/silver/lead nitrate (1)
yellow precipitate (1)
hexene
bromine (water) (1)
accept lit splint
goes colourless (1) not clear

burns
nitric acid
named indicator (1)
or
magnesium
or
(named) carbonate
3
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(a) volumes completed correctly

0, 60, 68, 95, 98, 99, 100
(b) points plotted correctly (3)
smooth curve (1)
correct colour change/pH (1)

forms hydrogen/fizzes
forms carbon dioxide/fizzes
1 for each incorrect
[6]
[4]

[4]
(c) point at 2 minutes (1) off curve owtte (1)
[2]
(d) steeper curve (1)

levels out at same volume (1)
[2]
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(a) Table of results for Experiment 1

temperature boxes completed correctly (2), 1 for each incorrect
23 33 35 33 31 29 27
[2]
(b) Table of results for Experiment 2

23 25 27 26 25 24 23
(c) all points correctly plotted (3), 1 for any incorrect
smooth line graphs (2) or two intersecting straight lines
labels (1)
[6]
(d) value from graph 1 small square (1)
[2]
(e)
[2]
shown clearly (1)
[1]
(ii) acid C more concentrated (1)

stronger (1)
more collisions (1) max [2]
[2]
(f) to clean it/remove acid C owtte (1)
[1]
(g) room temperature or initial temperature from table (1)

[2]
tests on solid E
(c)
(i) white (1)

precipitate (1)
with excess dissolves/clears/colourless (1)
insoluble/no change (in excess) (1)
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(d)
contains water/hydrated (1)
[1]
(e)
ammonia (1) not ammonium
[1]
(f)
nitrate (1)
hydrated salt (1)
not a sulfate (1) max [2]
[2]
(a) arrow must be underneath solid in tube (1)
[1]
(b) red/pink
[1]
to
blue (1)
(c) to cool/condense (the water/steam) (1)
[1]
(d) pressure would build up/air or gases needs to escape owtte (1)
[1]
crush malachite (1)

using pestle/mortar (1)
add named acid (1)
solution formed (1)
add magnesium/zinc/iron (1)
displacement (1)
obtain copper/filter (1) max [6]
[6]
or first two steps (2)

displace/redox (1)
or first four steps (4)
obtain copper (1)
add carbon/reactive metal/hydrogen (1) heat (1)

until goes pink (1) obtain copper (1)
electrolyse solution (1)
copper deposited at cathode (1)
NB If malachite anode used allow max 3 even if it would not work.
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(a) Bunsen (burner) (1) tripod (1) condenser (1)
Paper
62
[3]
(b) (i) F (1) allow description

(ii) G (1) allow description
2
[2]
(a) pestle and/or mortar (1) accept diagram not bowl/crusher
[1]
(b) pour off/out liquid owtte (1) not separate/filter
[1]
(c) chromatography/chromatogram (1)

apply solution to paper (1)
use of (named) solvent (1) not water
conclusion/results/spots at different levels (1)
all marks can be scored from a labelled diagram
dipping paper in green solution = max 2
[4]

0, 20, 26, 41, 45, 46 1 for each incorrect
[3]
(b) points plotted correctly including origin (3) 1 for each incorrect
smooth curve (1)
[4]
(c) point at 2 minutes (1)

off curve owtte (1)
[2]
(d) steeper curve (1) levels out at same volume (1)
[2]
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23 25 27 26 25 24 23
[2]

23 33 35 33 31 29 27
[2]

labels (1)
[6]
(d) value from graph 1 small square (1) shown clearly (1)
[2]
(e) (i) experiment 2 (1)
[1]
(ii) acid D more concentrated (1)

stronger (1)
more collisions (1)
max [2]

room temperature or initial temperature from table (1)
5
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[1]
[2]
Tests on solid E
no change with excess/insoluble (1)
[3]
(ii) no reaction/thin/slight precipitate (1)
[1]
(d) contains water/hydrated (1)
[1]
(e) not a sulfate (1) accept not a carbonate
[1]
(f) ammonia (1) not ammonium
[1]
(g) nitrate (1)

hydrated salt (1)
not a sulfate (1)
not a carbonate (1) max [2]
[2]
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(a) electrolysis (1)
[1]
(b) platinum/graphite/carbon (1)
[1]
(c) (blue) litmus/universal indicator paper/pH paper (1)

bleaches/turns white (1)
[2]
(d) hydrogen (1)
[1]
add (named) acid/water/salty water to piece of copper/steel (1)

heat (1)
for specified/same time (1)
observe reaction/effect (1)
repeat with other metal (1)
compare metals (1)
no reagents = 0 marks
or heat metal (1)
method for measuring conductivity (1) max [3]
[6]
[3]
[Total: 60]
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(a) Bunsen (burner) (1) tripod (1) condenser (1)
Paper
63
[3]
(b) (i) F (1) allow description

(ii) G (1) allow description
2
[2]
(a) pestle and/or mortar (1) accept diagram not bowl/crusher
[1]
(b) pour off/out liquid owtte (1) not separate/filter
[1]
(c) chromatography/chromatogram (1)

apply solution to paper (1)
use of (named) solvent (1) not water
conclusion/results/spots at different levels (1)
all marks can be scored from a labelled diagram
dipping paper in green solution = max 2
[4]

0, 20, 26, 41, 45, 46 1 for each incorrect
[3]
(b) points plotted correctly including origin (3) 1 for each incorrect
smooth curve (1)
[4]
(c) point at 2 minutes (1)

off curve owtte (1)
[2]
(d) steeper curve (1) levels out at same volume (1)
[2]
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23 25 27 26 25 24 23
[2]

23 33 35 33 31 29 27
[2]

labels (1)
[6]
(d) value from graph 1 small square (1) shown clearly (1)
[2]
[1]
(ii) acid D more concentrated (1)

stronger (1)
more collisions (1)
max [2]

room temperature or initial temperature from table (1)
5
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[1]
[2]
Tests on solid E
no change with excess/insoluble (1)
[3]
(ii) no reaction/thin/slight precipitate (1)
[1]
(d) contains water/hydrated (1)
[1]
(e) not a sulfate (1) accept not a carbonate
[1]
(f) ammonia (1) not ammonium
[1]
(g) nitrate (1)

hydrated salt (1)
not a sulfate (1)
not a carbonate (1) max [2]
[2]
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63
(a) electrolysis (1)
[1]
(b) platinum/graphite/carbon (1)
[1]
(c) (blue) litmus/universal indicator paper/pH paper (1)

bleaches/turns white (1)
[2]
(d) hydrogen (1)
[1]
add (named) acid/water/salty water to piece of copper/steel (1)

heat (1)
for specified/same time (1)
observe reaction/effect (1)
compare metals (1)
no reagents = 0 marks
or heat metal (1)
method for measuring conductivity (1) max [3]
[6]
[3]
[Total: 60]
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Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
D
A
21
22
C
B
3
4
5
B
C
C
23
24
25
B
D
D
6
7
A
C
26
27
A
A
8
9
10
D
B
C
28
29
30
C
A
B
11
12
A
B
31
32
C
D
13
14
15
B
B
C
33
34
35
D
A
D
16
17
B
C
36
37
C
C
18
19
20
B
B
B
38
39
40
B
D
A
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
D
A
21
22
B
B
3
4
5
C
A
B
23
24
25
B
B
C
6
7
C
A
26
27
D
D
8
9
10
B
C
B
28
29
30
A
A
A
11
12
C
D
31
32
D
C
13
14
15
B
C
B
33
34
35
D
A
D
16
17
B
C
36
37
D
A
18
19
20
B
C
B
38
39
40
C
B
C
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
D
A
21
22
B
B
3
4
5
C
A
B
23
24
25
B
B
C
6
7
C
A
26
27
D
D
8
9
10
B
C
B
28
29
30
A
A
A
11
12
C
D
31
32
D
C
13
14
15
B
C
B
33
34
35
D
A
D
16
17
B
C
36
37
D
A
18
19
20
B
C
B
38
39
40
C
B
C
Paper
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Syllabus
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Paper
21
(a) E / nitrogen (di)oxide / NO2
[1]
(b) B / potassium nitrate / KNO3
[1]
(c) A / ammonia / NH3
[1]
(d) E / nitrogen(di)oxide / NO2
[1]
(e) C / NCl3 / nitrogen (tri)chloride
[1]
(f) B / potassium nitrate / KNO3
[1]
(a) atoms of same element with different number of neutrons / same type of atom with different
mass number / atoms with same proton number but different number of neutrons / atoms
with same proton number but different nucleon number/ atoms with same atomic number but
different nucleon number
[1]
(b) 23 protons
23 electrons
27 neutrons
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) non
medicine
cancer
[1]
[1]
[1]
(d) 2nd box ticked

5th box ticked
[1]
[1]
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(a) anhydrous copper sulfate / white copper sulfate

ignore oxidation numbers
turns blue
Paper
21
[1]
[1]
OR
anhydrous cobalt chloride / blue cobalt chloride (1 mark)
ignore oxidation numbers
turns pink (1 mark)
note second mark is dependent on the first being correct BUT cobalt chloride turns pink = 1
mark
(b) coolant / solvent / hydroelectric power
[1]
allow for cooling / to cool
allow specific reactions e.g. making sulfuric acid / making ethanol
allow: for washing or cleaning if specific industrial process mentioned
allow for agriculture / for growing crops (on a large scale) / brewing
ignore for cooking / for drinking / for power (unqualified) / for watering plants / for cooling food
(c) substance OR liquid which dissolves another (substance) /
substance which does the dissolving
ignore it dissolves / it is a liquid / names of solvents
[1]
(d) (i) burning coal / burning fossil fuels / burning petrol petrol / burning specified fuel (as long
as it contains sulfur) / from volcanoes / from heating sulphide ores
[1]
ignore burning pure substances e.g. hydrogen, methane / car exhausts
ignore from ores without qualification /
(ii) any two effects (1 mark each) e.g.
[2]
forest death / kills trees / deforestation / destroys trees / damages trees
ignore kills plants / rots trees / kills crops
acidification of lakes / acidification of rivers
ignore acidifies soils
kills fish / aquatic plants / plant in lakes or rivers
ignore kills fish or plants in the sea / kills animal (unqualified) / kills plants
(unqualified)
erodes buildings made from limestone / erodes carbonate rocks / damages buildings
made from limestone / damages carbonate rocks
allow destroys building made from limestone / destroys carbonate rocks
ignore just erosion of buildings or rocks unqualified / dissolves buildings / chemical
weathering
corrosion of metal structures / corrosion of named metal structures e.g. bridges or
railings / damages metal structures
allow erosion of metal structures / damaging metal structures / destroys metal
structures / reacts with metals
ignore dissolves metals
ignore effects on humans
(iii) 64 (g)
[1]
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Paper
21
(e) In each of these points, the explanation mark depends on the correct step
filtration or words to that effect
[1]
removal of undissolved substances / solids / impurities get trapped / removes insoluble

impurities
[1]
allow removes dirt
ignore solids which would sediment rapidly or are large e.g. pieces of metal, batteries, twigs
etc. / removes impurities
chlorination / adding chlorine
allow chlorification
[1]
kills bacteria
allow kills microbes / kills germs / disinfection / sterilisation
ignore kills bugs / removes bacteria
[1]
allow other stages with correct explanation e.g.

screening (1 mark) removing large objects / removing twigs etc. (1 mark)
sedimentation (1 mark) allowing particles to settle (1 mark)
adding carbon (1 mark) removes tastes / removes smells (1 mark)
flocculation (1 mark) coagulates clay / makes small particles clump together (1 mark)
lime (1 mark) idea of neutralisation or removal of acids (1 mark)
(f)
(i) 20 (%) allow 1921 (%)
[1]
(ii) 28 (g)
[1]
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Paper
21
(a) (i) D
[1]
(ii) B
[1]
(iii) E
[1]
(iv) C
[1]
(b) (i) 4 (H2O)

5 (O2)
note 2nd mark dependent on 4 (H2O) being correct
[1]
[1]
(ii) any 2 of:

carbon monoxide / carbon
allow soot
water
allow correct formulae
[2]
-COH
[1]
(c)
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0620
Paper
21
(a) breakdown (of substance / electrolyte) by electricity / splitting up of substance by electricity /

decomposition by electricity
[1]
allow current / voltage for electricity
ignore separation by electricity / division by electricity
note idea of breakdown AND idea of current / electricity for the mark
(b) anode
[1]
(c) hydrogen
allow H2
[1]
(d) platinum
inert
[1]
[1]
(e) (i) 2,8,7 as numbers or as shown in electron shell diagram
[1]
(f)
(ii) pair of electrons between two chlorine atoms

rest of electrons correct
ignore inner shells
[1]
[1]
(iii) (damp) litmus (paper) / universal indicator (paper)

allow indicator paper / pH paper
[1]
bleaches / goes white

allow goes red then bleaches
reject changes colour of bromides / iodides
[1]
(i) calcium chloride + water (1 mark each)

apply listing for extra elements / compounds
allow correct formulae
[2]
(ii) H2 on right
ignore numbers in front of H2 unless equation balanced
[1]
2 on left
[1]
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Syllabus
0620
(a) (i) copper zinc magnesium calcium

(ii) cold water no reaction
steam fairly rapid / moderately rapidly / moderately / slowly / very slowly
ignore less rapidly than zinc / more rapidly that copper / it reacts
reject rapidly
Paper
21
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) zinc + water zinc oxide + hydrogen

allow steam in place of water
[1]
(c) Any three of:

conducts electricity
conducts heat
malleable / can be bent
ductile /
shiny / lustrous
sonorous / rings when hit
solid
[3]
ignore reference to melting point / boiling point / density / strength

ignore colours e.g. grey
(d) (i) allow any figures in the range 120200C
(actual = 181C)
[1]
(ii) less hard (down the Group) / softer (down the Group)
[1]
allow decreases (in hardness)
ignore from hard to soft / the softer is at the bottom and the harder at the top / gets softer
as melting point decreases
(iii) allow any figures in the range 0.71.3 (g / cm3)
(actual = 0.86)
[1]
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Paper
21
(a) top left box oxygen

bottom right box slag
bottom left box (molten) steel
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) they are gases / gases escape easily / sulphur oxides are gases / named sulfur oxides
are gases / carbon dioxide is a gas / named oxide of carbon is gas / the products are
gases
[1]
(ii) any three of:
phosphorus(V) oxide is acidic oxide
ignore it is acidic
calcium oxide is basic oxide
idea of calcium oxide neutralising OR reacting with phosphorus oxide
allow they combine together / they react together / it reacts with the phosphorus
oxide
ignore they react (unqualified)
slag formed (by the reaction) / slag is removed
[3]
(c) (i) D
[1]
(ii) any suitable use e.g. chemical plant / cutlery / surgical instruments / (ball) bearings /
allow facings of buildings (not buildings without qualification)
parts of aircraft engines (not aircraft without qualification)
bridges
car decoration / trim / radiator grills / exhaust pipes (not cars without qualification)
washing machine drums
razor blades
chemical tankers / road tankers (not tankers unqualified)
cooking utensils ignore for cooking
watches
[1]
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(a) any three of

[3]
particles move faster / in liquid particles move slowly AND in gas they move rapidly
particles more spread out / in liquid particles are touching (or very close) AND in gas
they are far apart
particles more randomly arranged / in liquid the particles have some order AND in gas
the particles are random
particles move more freely / in liquid particles do not move freely AND in gases particles
are freely moving / in liquid particles have limited motion (or slide over each other) AND
in gases particles are free
(b) (i) chlorine + (bromide ions) chloride (ions) + bromine
allow correct symbols
(ii) vaporises easily / forms a gas easily
allow vaporises (very) fast / evaporates (very) fast / low boiling point
reject ideas of reaction
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) substance which speeds up reaction / makes reaction go faster / lowers the activation
energy
[1]
allow changes rate of reaction
ignore slows down reaction
(ii) it gains hydrogen / oxygen accepts hydrogen / hydrogen peroxide accepts hydrogen /
oxidation number of oxygen decreases
[1]
allow it loses oxygen / hydrogen peroxide loses oxygen / hydrogen peroxide gains
electrons / oxygen gains electrons
ignore comments related to hydrogen bromide alone
(iii) sodium bromide
carbon dioxide AND water
[1]
[1]
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(a) (i) C
[1]
(ii) B
[1]
(iii) E
[1]
(iv) C
[1]
(v) D
[1]
(vi) A
[1]
(b) (i) electrons

atoms
[1]
[1]
(ii) 1st box from left ticked
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(a) (i) iron nickel zinc aluminium
[1]
[1]
(ii) too reactive / takes too much energy / too high temperature needed
[1]
(iii) bauxite
[1]
(b) (i) air

limestone
allow calcium carbonate
[1]
[1]
(ii) 3 (CO)
2 (Fe)
apply listing for extra incorrect additions to equation
[1]
[1]
(iii) carbon dioxide

loses oxygen
allow oxidation number of carbon in carbon dioxide decreases
allow carbon gains electrons
ignore electrons gained unqualified
[1]
[1]
(iv) poisonous / toxic

ignore harmful
[1]
(v) takes in heat / energy (from surroundings)

allow temperature of the reaction mixture / surroundings falls
allow temperature goes down
[1]
(c) (i) mixture of metals / mixture of metal with non-metal OR carbon
[1]
(ii) any suitable e.g. for car bodies / bridges / girders / railings etc.
[1]
allow e.g. nuts / bolts / bullets / chains / hinges / knives / pipes / magnets / road signs /
wire (for fences) / cans etc.
ignore for building without qualification
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(a) (i) 80 (%)

allow 7981
(ii) any two of:
carbon dioxide / argon / neon / xenon
allow helium / radon / water vapour
reject hydrogen
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[1]
[2]
(b) (i) decreases / gets less / gets lower
[1]
(ii) increases / gets more / greater
[1]
(c) any suitable use e.g. electrical conductor / electrical wiring / saucepans
not wires unqualified
[1]
(d) electrolyte is soluble copper salt / named soluble copper salt e.g. copper sulfate
the spoon is the cathode / the copper rod is the anode
accept implication of this e.g. the positive ions move to the spoon
spoon gets coated with copper / spoon becomes brown
[1]
[1]
(a) (i) carbon dioxide

allow CO2
(ii) any one of:
room temperature OR temperature quoted from 2040C /
ignore low temperature / high temperature
yeast / enzymes / zymase
ignore catalyst alone
ignore microbes / viruses / bacteria
absence of oxygen / anaerobic
pH 7 / pH near neutral
(b) (i) H O H
not H2O
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
H H

HCCOH

H H
[1]
allow OH in place of O H
not C2H5OH
(ii) aqueous bromine / bromine water
allow bromine / aqueous (acidified) potassium permanganate
turns colourless / decolourises
ignore goes clear
[1]
[1]
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(c) carbon dioxide

water
[1]
[1]
(d) homologous
similar
functional
[1]
[1]
[1]
(a) diamond: covalent (bonding)

giant structure allow macromolecule
chlorine: any two of:
molecule
covalent
diatomic
[1]
[1]
[2]
(b) C6Cl12
[1]
(c) (i) green / yellow green / light green

reject bluish-green / yellow alone
[1]
(ii) allow values between 2.54.0 (actual = 3.12)
[1]
(iii) increases
reject decreases then increases
[1]
(d) (i) iodine

allow I2
[1]
potassium bromide
allow KBr
(ii) chlorine is more reactive than bromine / bromine is less reactive than chlorine /
ignore chlorine is higher in the group
reject chloride / chloride is more reactive than bromide
(e) ionic compounds soluble AND molecular not (soluble)
(both needed for mark)
ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten / in (aqueous) solution
AND molecular ones do not
(both needed for mark)
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
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(a) any three of:

add excess iron to sulfuric acid /
filter off (excess) iron /
concentrate filtrate / iron sulfate solution OR heat filtrate to crystallisation point
allow heat filtrate so that some of water evaporated
allow leave on windowsill for water to evaporate / allow water to evaporate
ignore heat filtrate without qualification
filter off crystals / pick out crystals /
dry crystals with filter paper
[3]
(b) (i) oxidation number / iron forms 2+ ions

allow charge on the iron ion
[1]
(ii) add (aqueous) sodium hydroxide

green
precipitate
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) water was given off / iron sulfate lost water / dehydration (reaction)
[1]
(iv) double headed arrow / equilibrium sign
[1]
(c) (i) turns red / pink

bubbles / effervescence
allow iron disappears / tube gets hot / solution turns light green
ignore hydrogen given off / gas given off
[1]
[1]
(ii) so plants can grow better / so crops can grow better / plants cannot grow well in alkaline
conditions
[1]
(iii) pH 8
[1]
(iv) calcium oxide / lime / limestone / chalk / calcium carbonate

allow slaked lime
[1]
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(a) (i) any value between 1535 seconds

(ii) any three of:
particles escape from (ammonium) carbonate or solid
allow particles evaporate from (ammonium) carbonate /
diffusion /
particles are in random motion /
particles gradually mix up (with air particles) /
particles spread out everywhere /
particles collide with air particles /
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[1]
[3]
(b) 96
[1]
(c) (i) nitrogen phosphorus potassium (1 mark for each)

NPK = 2 marks
[3]
(ii) 3rd box down ticked

(d) 330 (g)
[1]
[1]
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(a) F or B
diffusion / fractional distillation
[1]
(b) A
simple distillation
[1]
(c) D
chromatography
[1]
(d) E
filtration
[1]
(e) C
evaporation
[1]
(f) B
[1]
(a) (i) photosynthesis or a photochemical reaction

not an example, question requires a process
not devices which convert light into electricity
[1]
(ii) cell
accept battery
not generator
[1]
(b) (i) correct formula
[1]
cond following marks conditional on correct formula

If covalent mark 1 only
correct charges
6x and 2o around anion
do NOT penalise for incorrect coding
ignore electrons around potassium
(ii) correct formula
If ionic mark 1 only
cond
2 bp and 2 nbp around selenium
1 bp and 3 nbp around both chlorine atoms
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) the ionic compound

higher melting point / boiling point / less volatile
conducts when molten or aqueous, covalent compound does not
is soluble in water, covalent is not / ionic insoluble in organic solvents, covalent soluble
in organic solvents
harder
any two
[2]
note there has to be comparison between the ionic compound and the covalent
compound
not density
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(c) base
not alkali
accepts a proton
accepts hydrogen ion / H+ only [1]
proton and H+ [2]
3
(a) any four max 4

carbon forms carbon dioxide / carbon monoxide
this is a gas it escapes / blown out / diffuses
silicon forms silicon(IV) oxide / silica
/ silicon(IV) oxide present in impure iron
silicon(IV) oxide reacts with calcium oxide to form slag or calcium silicate
slag removed from surface
accept skimmed, syphoned, poured off
not tapped
accept correct formula or equations
not calcium oxide reacts with silicon
[1]
[2]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
max [4]
(b) (i) any sensible suggestion harder/stronger/can be tailored for a specific use/more
resistant to corrosion
[1]
not steel does not rust
(ii) mild steel cars or any vehicle/bicycles/white goods/screws or nails/roof/bridges/tools/
buildings/ships/pipes/machinery etc.
[1]
stainless steel chemical plants/cooking utensils/jewellery/cutlery/surgical equipment/
kitchen sinks/pipes/etc.
[1]
(c) (i) strong attractive forces / strong bonds / bonds hard to break / requires a lot of
energy to break bonds
not between ions, not between positive and negative ions,
not between electrons
between positive ions and (negative) electrons / opposite charges attract
(ii) because the layers, lattice or rows of ions/cations
accept sheets of ions
not atoms / molecules / protons / nuclei
can move / slip / slide past each other
(a) (i) 2ZnS + 3O2 2ZnO + 2SO2

not balanced only [1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
(ii) two reagents from named metal(s) more reactive than zinc/carbon monoxide
not hydrogen
[2]
(iii) they have different boiling points

cadmium will distil first then zinc leaving lead/lead distilled last
[1]
[1]
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(b) for a high yield need low temperature

then rate would be too slow or uneconomic
a discussion of optimum temperature could score mark 1 and 2
[1]
[1]
presence of catalyst would increase rate (at same temperature)

does not alter the yield (at that temperature)
/ economic rate at lower temperature, therefore higher yield
[1]
[1]
higher pressure which would increase yield / rate

yield high enough / high pressure expensive
[1]
[1]
max [4]
accept reverse arguments

note increase yield X position of equilibrium to right
5
(a) (i) 2Li + 2HI 2LiI + H2
[1]
(ii) zinc carbonate + hydriodic acid zinc iodide + carbon dioxide + water
[1]
(iii) MgO + 2HI MgI2 + H2O
[1]
(b) reaction 1 is redox / Li/2HI reaction

cond reason either oxidation number/state / electron transfer
[1]
[1]
(c) with hydriodic acid iodine formed / goes dark brown / grey/black solid
[1]
not purple vapour not purple/black solution

with hydrobromic acid bromine formed / goes orange / yellow / brown / reddish brown / red
/ brown vapour
[1]
note can accept brown for iodine provided bromine is different orange/brown etc.
(d) (i) the reaction is exothermic / reaction produces heat/energy
all the sodium hydroxide used up/neutralised / reaction has stopped
[1]
[1]
(ii) adding colder acid / no more heat produced

if not given in (d)(i) any comments such as reaction has stopped can gain mark
[1]
(iii) 1.33 / 1.3 / 1.3333 (mol/dm3) scores both marks

not 1.34
for a correct method M1 V1 / moles of NaOH = 0.02
with an incorrect answer only [1]
[2]
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(a) (i) cracking / heat with catalyst

[1]
to make butane
[1]
butene reacts with steam/water / hydrated
[1]
accept heat and catalyst for cracking but if specified: 450 to 800C zeolites /
aluminosilicates / silica / aluminium oxide/alumina / china / broken pot / porcelain /
chromium oxide
(ii) glucose / sugar changed to alcohol / ethanol
accept an unbalanced equation
(catalysed by) enzymes / yeast
[2]
[1]
(b) butanoic acid

CH3-CH2-CH2-COOH
hydrogen atoms omitted from ends of bonds, penalise once
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) ester
[1]
(ii) C6H12O2
ignore CH3COOC4H9
[1]
(iii) correct structural formula of butyl ethanoate showing all bonds
[2]
(a) metal A is magnesium

cond most reactive or fastest reaction
[1]
[1]
metal B is aluminium
[1]
cond faster reaction after removal of oxide layer / it would give more hydrogen / aluminium
more reactive than zinc
[1]
metal C is zinc
[1]
zinc least reactive
[1]
NOTE MAX [5]
If you encounter different reasoning which is correct, please award the appropriate marks.
(b) for magnesium and zinc same volume of hydrogen
[1]
because both have valency of 2 / 1 mole of metal gives 1 mole of hydrogen / 1 mole of metal
reacts with 2 moles of acid
[1]
bigger volume for aluminium because its valency is 3 / 1 mole of metal gives 1.5 moles of
hydrogen / 1 mole of metal reacts with 3 moles of acid
[1]
If you encounter different reasoning which is correct, please award the appropriate marks.
accept balanced equations
accept ionic charges as alternative to valency
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(a) addition polymer only product / only one product

accept monomer has C=C
accept monomer and polymer have same empirical formula
accept no loss of material in polymerisation
not only one monomer
condensation polymer and water / small molecule formed
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[1]
[1]
(b) -CH2 CCl2repeat unit correct

COND continuation
[1]
[1]
(c) CH2=CHOOCCH3
[1]
(d) -OC(CH2)4CONH(CH2)6NHCOND amide correct linkage

correct repeat units
continuation
not NH2 or COOH endings
[1]
[1]
[1]
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(i) Rb / Sr
[1]
(ii) I
[1]
(iii) Fe
[1]
(iv) P
[1]
(v) Si
[1]
(a) (i) no reaction
[1]
Fe + Sn2+ Fe2+ + Sn / 2Fe + 3Sn2+ 2Fe3+ + 3Sn

for realising that there would be a reaction shown by an attempt to write an
equation e.g. writing Fe2Sn etc. allow [1]
[2]
no reaction
[1]
(ii) tin oxide, nitrogen dioxide (accept nitogen(IV) oxide/dinitrogen tetroxide), oxygen
All three for two
any two correct products
(b) (i) tin
[2]
[1]
[1]
(ii) 4OH O2 + 2H2O + 4e

not balanced allow [1]
[2]
(iii) sulfuric acid
[1]
(c) zinc is more reactive than iron/steel

tin is less reactive than iron/steel
[1]
[1]
zinc corrodes/reacts/loses electrons/is oxidised/is anodic/provides sacrificial protection/

forms positive ions (in preference to iron or steel) ORA
allow iron is cathodic for this mark.
[1]
Iron/steel corrodes/reacts/rusts/loses electrons/is oxidised/is anodic/forms positive ions (in
preference to tin). ORA
allow tin is cathodic for this mark
[1]
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(a) (i) concentration of thiosulfate is proportional to volume of thiosulfate solution added (when
total volume is same in all experiments) / concentration of acid always the same
[2]
for comments based on amount / to make experiments fair / comparable allow [1]
(ii) 240 s
[1]
(iii) decreases/reaction slower

because concentration of thiosulfate decreases
frequency/chances/rate of collisions decreases
[1]
[1]
[1]
one mark can be scored for less/smaller amount/smaller volume of thiosulfate / less
collisions
(b) rate increases with temperature (or at 42 C) ORA
[1]
particles/molecules/ions move faster or gain energy / ORA

(dont accept reactants or atoms)
[1]
more collisions / ORA
[1]
(last mark is for qualification of the collisions) i.e.

greater frequency / more per unit time/more often /greater chance/more likely/more collision
rate/more effective/more successful/more with activation energy / ORA
[1]
4
One redox equation

accept Fe2O3 + 3CO 2Fe + 3CO2
2Fe2O3 + 3C 4Fe + 3CO2
Fe2O3 + 3C 2Fe + 3CO
C + O2 CO2
CO2 + C 2CO
[1]
one acid/base equation

CaO + SiO2 CaSiO3
or CaCO3 + SiO2 CaSiO3 + CO2
[1]
three more equations or comments

carbon burns to form carbon dioxide
this reaction is exothermic or produces heat
carbon dioxide is reduced to carbon monoxide
carbon monoxide reduces hematite to iron
carbon reduces hematite to iron
limestone removes silica which is an impurity
to form slag which is a waste product
limestone decomposes or symbol/word equation
[3]
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(a) Zn + H2SO4 ZnSO4 + H2 / Zn + 2H+ Zn2+ + H2
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[2]
marks are for correct reactants [1] correct products [1]

If ionic equation is given dont penalise SO42 spectator ions on both sides
(b) (exothermic because) a cell produces (electrical) energy/electricity
[1]
the next two marks score for

electrons are lost AND gained / oxidation no. or state/valency both increases and decreases
/ two correct half equations i.e. Zn Zn2+ + 2e and 2H+ + 2e H2
[2]
(c) zinc
[1]
cond it is the more reactive metal / it supplies electrons / it forms ions more readily than iron
[1]
(d) replace zinc with magnesium
replace iron with copper
use (more) concentrated sulfuric acid
accept use a more concentrated acid / a more concentrated solution
any two
[2]
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(a) (i) rate at which methanol formed by forward reaction

equals rate it is reacting in back reaction
rate of forward reaction equals rate of back reaction allow [1]
(ii) low/lower/decreased temperature
high/higher/increased pressure
Explanations not needed but if they are given they must be correct
IGNORE values of temperature and pressure
Paper
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[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) high pressure can be used / lower pressure due to expense or safety
[1]
cannot use a low temperature as rate would be too slow the rate would not be economic
[1]
(b) (i) ester
[1]
(ii) soap/sodium stearate or any acceptable salt/glycerol
[1]
(iii) burning both fuels forms carbon
[1]
growing plants to make biodiesel removes carbon dioxide

from atmosphere
(c) (i) correct SF of an octane
(ii) add bromine (water)/bromine in an organic solvent
result octane remains brown/orange/yellow/red
result octane goes colourless/decolourises
not clear/discolours
colour of reagent must be shown somewhere for [3] otherwise max [2]
accept equivalent test using KMnO4 in acid or alkali
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
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(a) 3 bp and 1nbp around phosphorus

1 bp and 3nbp around each chlorine
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) PCl3 + 3H2O 3HCl + H3PO3
[1]
(ii) acid solutions same concentration

measure pH/pH paper/Universal indicator
hydrochloric acid lower pH
[1]
[1]
[1]
colours of Universal indicator can be given as red<orange<yellow

ignore precise pH values as long as HCl is lower than H3PO3
OR Acid solutions same concentration
[1]
add magnesium or any named metal above Hydrogen in reactivity series but not above
magnesium
calcium carbonate or any insoluble carbonate
[1]
hydrochloric acid react faster/shorter time
[1]
OR acid solutions same concentration
measure electrical conductivity
hydrochloric acid better conductor/bulb brighter
[1]
[1]
[1]

add sodium thiosulphate
hydrochloric acid forms precipitate faster/less time
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) sodium hydroxide/sodium carbonate

titration cond on correct reagent
second mark scores for mention of titration /burette/pipette/indicator.
experimental detail not required
[1]
[1]
any named soluble calcium salt e.g. calcium chloride/nitrate/hydroxide
[1]
precipitation/filter/decant/centrifuge
[1]
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(a) (i) (to avoid) carbon monoxide formation/so complete combustion occurs/avoid incomplete
combustion So that CO2 is produced
[1]
CO does not dissolve/react with alkali
[1]
(ii) CO2 is acidic
[1]
(iii) volume of gaseous hydrocarbon 20 cm3

volume of oxygen used = 90 cm3
volume of carbon dioxide formed = 60 cm3
[1]
[1]
no mark for 20 cm3 of hydrocarbon.

(iv) 2C3H6(g)/2CxHy(g) + 9O2(g) 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(l)
[1]
OR C3H6(g) + 9/2O2(g) 3CO2(g) + 3H2O(l)

C3H6
[1]
C3H6 can be given in the equation for the second mark

(b) (i) correct structural or displayed formula of another chlorobutane / dichlorobutane /
polychlorobutane
[1]
(ii) light / 200 C / lead tetraethyl
[1]
(iii) cracking is the decomposition/breaking down of an alkane/hydrocarbon/petroleum

heat/high temperature / Temperature between 450 C to 800 C
OR catalyst / named catalyst
to give a simpler alkane and alkene
[1]
word equation or equation as example
[1]
[1]
[1]
to make polymers / to increase petrol fraction / organic chemicals/petrochemicals /

hydrogen
[1]
any four
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(i) Rb / Sr
[1]
(ii) I
[1]
(iii) Fe
[1]
(iv) P
[1]
(v) Si
[1]
(a) (i) no reaction
[1]
Fe + Sn2+ Fe2+ + Sn / 2Fe + 3Sn2+ 2Fe3+ + 3Sn

for realising that there would be a reaction shown by an attempt to write an
equation e.g. writing Fe2Sn etc. allow [1]
[2]
no reaction
[1]
(ii) tin oxide, nitrogen dioxide (accept nitogen(IV) oxide/dinitrogen tetroxide), oxygen
All three for two
any two correct products
(b) (i) tin
[2]
[1]
[1]
(ii) 4OH O2 + 2H2O + 4e

not balanced allow [1]
[2]
(iii) sulfuric acid
[1]
(c) zinc is more reactive than iron/steel

tin is less reactive than iron/steel
[1]
[1]
zinc corrodes/reacts/loses electrons/is oxidised/is anodic/provides sacrificial protection/

forms positive ions (in preference to iron or steel) ORA
allow iron is cathodic for this mark.
[1]
Iron/steel corrodes/reacts/rusts/loses electrons/is oxidised/is anodic/forms positive ions (in
preference to tin). ORA
allow tin is cathodic for this mark
[1]
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(a) (i) concentration of thiosulfate is proportional to volume of thiosulfate solution added (when
total volume is same in all experiments) / concentration of acid always the same
[2]
for comments based on amount / to make experiments fair / comparable allow [1]
(ii) 240 s
[1]
(iii) decreases/reaction slower

because concentration of thiosulfate decreases
frequency/chances/rate of collisions decreases
[1]
[1]
[1]
one mark can be scored for less/smaller amount/smaller volume of thiosulfate / less
collisions
(b) rate increases with temperature (or at 42 C) ORA
[1]
particles/molecules/ions move faster or gain energy / ORA

(dont accept reactants or atoms)
[1]
more collisions / ORA
[1]
(last mark is for qualification of the collisions) i.e.

greater frequency / more per unit time/more often /greater chance/more likely/more collision
rate/more effective/more successful/more with activation energy / ORA
[1]
4
One redox equation

accept Fe2O3 + 3CO 2Fe + 3CO2
2Fe2O3 + 3C 4Fe + 3CO2
Fe2O3 + 3C 2Fe + 3CO
C + O2 CO2
CO2 + C 2CO
[1]
one acid/base equation

CaO + SiO2 CaSiO3
or CaCO3 + SiO2 CaSiO3 + CO2
[1]
three more equations or comments

carbon burns to form carbon dioxide
this reaction is exothermic or produces heat
carbon dioxide is reduced to carbon monoxide
carbon monoxide reduces hematite to iron
carbon reduces hematite to iron
limestone removes silica which is an impurity
to form slag which is a waste product
limestone decomposes or symbol/word equation
[3]
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(a) Zn + H2SO4 ZnSO4 + H2 / Zn + 2H+ Zn2+ + H2
Paper
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[2]
marks are for correct reactants [1] correct products [1]

If ionic equation is given dont penalise SO42 spectator ions on both sides
(b) (exothermic because) a cell produces (electrical) energy/electricity
[1]
the next two marks score for

electrons are lost AND gained / oxidation no. or state/valency both increases and decreases
/ two correct half equations i.e. Zn Zn2+ + 2e and 2H+ + 2e H2
[2]
(c) zinc
[1]
cond it is the more reactive metal / it supplies electrons / it forms ions more readily than iron
[1]
(d) replace zinc with magnesium
replace iron with copper
use (more) concentrated sulfuric acid
accept use a more concentrated acid / a more concentrated solution
any two
[2]
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(a) (i) rate at which methanol formed by forward reaction

equals rate it is reacting in back reaction
rate of forward reaction equals rate of back reaction allow [1]
(ii) low/lower/decreased temperature
high/higher/increased pressure
Explanations not needed but if they are given they must be correct
IGNORE values of temperature and pressure
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[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) high pressure can be used / lower pressure due to expense or safety
[1]
cannot use a low temperature as rate would be too slow the rate would not be economic
[1]
(b) (i) ester
[1]
(ii) soap/sodium stearate or any acceptable salt/glycerol
[1]
(iii) burning both fuels forms carbon
[1]
growing plants to make biodiesel removes carbon dioxide

from atmosphere
(c) (i) correct SF of an octane
(ii) add bromine (water)/bromine in an organic solvent
result octane remains brown/orange/yellow/red
result octane goes colourless/decolourises
not clear/discolours
colour of reagent must be shown somewhere for [3] otherwise max [2]
accept equivalent test using KMnO4 in acid or alkali
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
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Paper
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(a) 3 bp and 1nbp around phosphorus

1 bp and 3nbp around each chlorine
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) PCl3 + 3H2O 3HCl + H3PO3
[1]
(ii) acid solutions same concentration

measure pH/pH paper/Universal indicator
hydrochloric acid lower pH
[1]
[1]
[1]
colours of Universal indicator can be given as red<orange<yellow

ignore precise pH values as long as HCl is lower than H3PO3
OR Acid solutions same concentration
[1]
add magnesium or any named metal above Hydrogen in reactivity series but not above
magnesium
calcium carbonate or any insoluble carbonate
[1]
hydrochloric acid react faster/shorter time
[1]
hydrochloric acid better conductor/bulb brighter
[1]
[1]
[1]

add sodium thiosulphate
hydrochloric acid forms precipitate faster/less time
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) sodium hydroxide/sodium carbonate

titration cond on correct reagent
second mark scores for mention of titration /burette/pipette/indicator.
experimental detail not required
[1]
[1]
any named soluble calcium salt e.g. calcium chloride/nitrate/hydroxide
[1]
precipitation/filter/decant/centrifuge
[1]
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(a) (i) (to avoid) carbon monoxide formation/so complete combustion occurs/avoid incomplete
combustion So that CO2 is produced
[1]
CO does not dissolve/react with alkali
[1]
(ii) CO2 is acidic
[1]
(iii) volume of gaseous hydrocarbon 20 cm3

volume of oxygen used = 90 cm3
volume of carbon dioxide formed = 60 cm3
[1]
[1]
no mark for 20 cm3 of hydrocarbon.

(iv) 2C3H6(g)/2CxHy(g) + 9O2(g) 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(l)
[1]
OR C3H6(g) + 9/2O2(g) 3CO2(g) + 3H2O(l)

C3H6
[1]
C3H6 can be given in the equation for the second mark

(b) (i) correct structural or displayed formula of another chlorobutane / dichlorobutane /
polychlorobutane
[1]
(ii) light / 200 C / lead tetraethyl
[1]
(iii) cracking is the decomposition/breaking down of an alkane/hydrocarbon/petroleum

heat/high temperature / Temperature between 450 C to 800 C
OR catalyst / named catalyst
to give a simpler alkane and alkene
[1]
word equation or equation as example
[1]
[1]
[1]
to make polymers / to increase petrol fraction / organic chemicals/petrochemicals /

hydrogen
[1]
any four
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initial and final volumes and differences completed correctly (1)
to 1 decimal place (1)
comparable to Supervisors report (1) 4 cm3
[3]

initial and final volumes and differences completed correctly (1)
to 1 decimal place (1)
comparable to Supervisors report (1) 4 cm3
[3]
(c) bubbles/fizz/effervescence (1) glowing splint (1) relights/brighter (1)

ignore reference to black
[3]
(d) oxygen/O2 (1)
[1]
(e) (i) colourless not clear to pink/purple (1) or reverse
[1]
(f)
(ii) potassium manganate is coloured/is an indicator/owtte (1)

allow not an acid/alkali reaction
[1]
[1]
(ii) experiment 1 two times the volume of experiment 2
[1]
(iii) solution B/potassium manganate more concentrated/stronger (1) or converse

two times (1)
two times as concentrated = 2
[2]
(g) half the value of the result for experiment 2 (1) cm3 (1)
half the volume of C used (1)
[3]
(h) advantage
disadvantage
[2]
easy to use/quick/convenient/fairly accurate (1)

not accurate owtte (1)
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(a) (i) colourless (1) smell (1)

(ii) colourless/pale yellow and no smell (1)
(b) (i) catches fire/ignites (1)
yellow/blue (1)
yellow flame = 2
(ii) extinguished/no reaction/owtte (1)
(c) (i) yellow/brown/orange/red (1) solution/dissolves (1) not ppt.
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[2]
[1]
[2]
[1]
[2]
(ii) yellow/brown/orange (1)
[1]
(iii) two layers/rings (1) pink/purple top layer (1)
[2]
(d) (i) no reaction/no change/remains clear/stays same (1)

(ii) yellow (1) precipitate (1)
[1]
[2]
(e) brown/yellow/cream/white (1)

precipitate (1)
[2]
(f) organic (1) alcohol/named alcohol/fuel (1) allow flammable
[2]
(g) iodide/I (1) not iodine
[1]
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Paper
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initial volume box, at time = 0 completed correctly (1)
volume boxes correctly completed in ascending order (1)
allow maximum of 2 consecutive identical numbers
comparable to Supervisors results (1) 15 at 180s
[3]

initial volume box, at time = 0 completed correctly (1)
volume boxes correctly completed in ascending order (1)
allow maximum of 2 consecutive identical numbers
comparable to Supervisors results (1) 10 at 180s
[3]
(c) all points correctly plotted (3), 1 for any incorrect including t = 0
two smooth line graphs (2)
lines clearly labelled (1)
[6]
(d) (i) experiment 1 (1) not ecf
[1]
(ii) acid X stronger/more concentrated or converse (1) allow ecf from (d)(i)
[1]
(e) reaction finished (1) note reactants used up scores this mark
all the acid used up (1) not all Mg used up
[2]
(f) value from graph (1) half small square (1.5s)

tie line/indication shown (1)
[2]
(g) to prevent air being displaced into the measuring cylinder/owtte (1)
causing inaccurate reading/volume measurement (1)
[2]
(h) advantage e.g. convenient/easy/quick to use/fairly accurate (1)

disadvantage e.g. reference to inaccurate measurement (1)
[2]
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(a) white (1)
Paper
52
[1]
(b) any three from:

pH paper turns blue/pH >7 (1)
description of sublimate e.g. solid formed on sides of tube (1)
reference to smell of the gas (1)
description of condensate (1)
max [3]
[2]
(ii) paper turns blue/pH>7 (1)
[1]
(iii) no precipitate/no reaction/no change/colourless/stays clear (1)
[1]
(d) effervescence/bubbles/fizz (1) limewater (1) milky/cloudy (1)
[3]
(e) (i) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(ii) no/thin/slight precipitate/no reaction (1)
[1]
(f) ammonium (1) chloride (1)
[2]
(g) calcium (1) carbonate (1)
[2]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
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(a) beaker (1)
[1]
(b) (i) (arrow) labelled heat in correct position under shaded crystals (1)
(ii) arrow labelled water in test-tube at or below the level of the ice (1)
[2]
(c) to cool/condense the water or steam/owtte (1)
[1]
(d) physical test ignore chemical tests

boiling point/freezing point (1)
100/0C (1)
[2]
(a) any two variables max 2

volume
concentration of acid allow amount
volume of sodium thiosulfate/total volume of solution
temperature
printed sheet
same size flask
ignore reference to pressure/catalyst/surface area/light
max [2]
(b) straight line drawn with a ruler, missing anomalous point but touching all other points (1)
not multiple lines
(c) any two sensible errors that could be from same category max 2
qualified measurement error e.g. volume
qualified timing error
recording error
plotting error
temperature variation
contamination from previous experiment
not systematic error
[1]
max [2]
(d) 0.0560.064 range (1) indication on graph (1)
[2]
(e) more particles/particles closer together (1) more collisions (1)
[2]
(f) sketch straight line to the LEFT of the original (1)
[1]
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(a) chromatography (1)
[1]
(b) water (1)
[1]
(c) origin/base line/datum (1)

ignore references to start/initial/pencil
[1]
(d) sweet C has 4 colours (1)

sweet D has 3 colours (1)
allow C has one more colour/more colours than D for one mark
2 colours are the same (1)
4
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[3]
Experiment 1
(a) and (b) initial and final volumes completed correctly (1) 0.0, 32.0
Experiment 2
initial and final volumes completed correctly (1) 19.0, 35.0
all readings in both experiments to 1 decimal place (1)
both differences correctly calculated (1)
[4]
(c) oxygen(1)
[1]
(d) (i) colourless not clear to purple/pink (1) or reverse
[1]
(ii) potassium manganate is coloured/owtte (1)

accept is not an acid/alkali reaction
(e) (i) experiment 1(1) allow ecf
[1]
[1]
(ii) experiment 1 2 volume of experiment 2
[1]
(iii) solution B more concentrated/stronger (1) or converse

2 as concentrated (2)
[2]
(f) half value from table result for experiment 2 / 8 (1) cm3 (1)
half volume of peroxide used (1)
[3]
(g) advantage
disadvantage
[2]
easy to use/quick/convenient/fairly accurate (1)

not accurate owtte (1)
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(a) (ii) colourless (1) allow yellow no smell (1)
[2]
(b) (ii) extinguished/owtte (1)
[1]
(d) yellow (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(e) organic (1) allow hydrocarbon

fuel/alcohol/named alcohol (1) allow flammable
[2]
(a) diagram of a filter paper in a funnel (1) label funnel/filter paper (1)
[2]
(b) 0.45, 0.95, 1.40, 1.90, 2.35 and 2.35 (2), 1 for each incorrect up to 2
[2]
(c) all points plotted correctly (2), 1 for each incorrect point up to 2
two intersecting straight lines (1) ignore origin
[3]
(d) 5 cm3 (1) ignore unit
[1]
(a) appropriate test (1) result (1)

e.g.
pH paper or named indicator
named metal salt solution/ion
ammonium salt/heat
[2]
1114 or correct colour
correct colour precipitate
ammonia/owtte
(b) fizzy drinks may be acidic/contain carbon dioxide (1)

chlorine formed (1) toxic (1)
max [2]
(c) answer connected to health and safety (1)

allow to affect the environment/to clean it
[1]
(d) litmus/pH/UI paper (1) bleached owtte (1)
[2]
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0620
(a) measuring cylinder (1)
[1]
(b) (i) condenser (1) accept condensing tube

evaporating dish/basin/bowl (1) accept crystallising dish/basin/bowl
tripod (1)
[3]
(ii) A/distillation (1)

(c) ignore reference to filtering
heat/evaporate/use apparatus B (1) not heat if the method would not work
to crystallising point/until saturated (1)
2
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[1]
[2]

highest temperatures correct (3), 1 for each incorrect up to 3
26, 28, 34, 38, 42 ignore decimal place unless incorrect
temperature rises (1)
(b) points plotted correctly (2), 1 for each incorrect up to 2 ignore origin
straight line drawn with a ruler and missing anomalous point (1)
need not go through origin, do not accept double lines
[4]
[3]
(c) second point/Experiment 2/0.6 g zinc/6 C (1) [1]

(d) 24 (1) accept 23.524.5 C (1) extrapolation shown on grid (1)
(e) blue colour turns colourless/paler/owtte (1) not just colour changes
pink/red/brown/black solid (1) not Zn dissolves/Cu forms
fizzing/bubbles (1) not gas given off
3
[3]
max [2]
(a) lamp lights (1)

fizzing/bubbles/green gas (1) ignore gas/H2 produced allow bleach like smell
[2]
(b) carbon/graphite/platinum (1)
[1]
(c) hydrogen/H2 (1) not H
[1]
(d) fume cupboard/ventilated area (1)

protective clothing e.g. gloves/goggles/lab coat/tie back hair (1)
[2]
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Paper
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Experiment 1
volume boxes completed correctly (3), 1 for each incorrect up to 3
0, 13, 22, 30, 36, 43, 49 ignore decimal place unless incorrect
[3]
(b) Experiment 2
[3]
(c) all points correctly plotted (3), 1 for any incorrect up to 3

two smooth line graphs and must go through origin (2)
[6]
(d) (i) Experiment 1/acid X (1)
[1]
(ii) acid X stronger/more concentrated or converse (1) allow 2

ignore reference to catalyst/reactivity
[1]
(e) reaction finished (1) all acid used up (1) not Mg used up, ignore reactants used up
[2]
(f) value from graph (1) 6972 s allow ecf from incorrect graph
[2]
(g) advantage e.g. convenient/easy/quick to use/fairly accurate (1)

do not allow 2 marks for references to accuracy
[2]
(b) (i) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(ii) paper turns blue (1) pH>7 (1) smelly/pungent gas (1)
max [2]
(iii) no precipitate/reaction/change (1)
[1]
(e) carbon dioxide/CO2 produced (1)
[1]
(f) calcium (1) carbonate (1)
[2]
known/fixed/same volume/same mass of water (1)

temperature taken at beginning and end or temperature change (1)
known mass/volume/change in mass of fuel (1) accept any measurement of mass of fuel
ignite/burn the fuel or heat the water (1) accept flame in diagram
both fuels tested (1)
comparison (1) accept any attempt at comparison
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Syllabus
0620
(a) measuring cylinder (1)
[1]
(b) (i) condenser (1) accept condensing tube

evaporating dish/basin/bowl (1) accept crystallising dish/basin/bowl
tripod (1)
[3]
(ii) A/distillation (1)

(c) ignore reference to filtering
heat/evaporate/use apparatus B (1) not heat if the method would not work
2
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[1]
[2]

highest temperatures correct (3), 1 for each incorrect up to 3
temperature rises (1)
(b) points plotted correctly (2), 1 for each incorrect up to 2 ignore origin
straight line drawn with a ruler and missing anomalous point (1)
need not go through origin, do not accept double lines
[4]
[3]
(c) second point/Experiment 2/0.6 g zinc/6 C (1) [1]

(d) 24 (1) accept 23.524.5 C (1) extrapolation shown on grid (1)
(e) blue colour turns colourless/paler/owtte (1) not just colour changes
pink/red/brown/black solid (1) not Zn dissolves/Cu forms
fizzing/bubbles (1) not gas given off
3
[3]
max [2]
(a) lamp lights (1)

fizzing/bubbles/green gas (1) ignore gas/H2 produced allow bleach like smell
[2]
(b) carbon/graphite/platinum (1)
[1]
(c) hydrogen/H2 (1) not H
[1]
(d) fume cupboard/ventilated area (1)

protective clothing e.g. gloves/goggles/lab coat/tie back hair (1)
[2]
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0620
Paper
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Experiment 1
[3]
(b) Experiment 2
[3]
(c) all points correctly plotted (3), 1 for any incorrect up to 3

two smooth line graphs and must go through origin (2)
[6]
(d) (i) Experiment 1/acid X (1)
[1]
(ii) acid X stronger/more concentrated or converse (1) allow 2

ignore reference to catalyst/reactivity
[1]
(e) reaction finished (1) all acid used up (1) not Mg used up, ignore reactants used up
[2]
(f) value from graph (1) 6972 s allow ecf from incorrect graph
[2]
(g) advantage e.g. convenient/easy/quick to use/fairly accurate (1)

do not allow 2 marks for references to accuracy
[2]
(b) (i) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(ii) paper turns blue (1) pH>7 (1) smelly/pungent gas (1)
max [2]
(iii) no precipitate/reaction/change (1)
[1]
(e) carbon dioxide/CO2 produced (1)
[1]
(f) calcium (1) carbonate (1)
[2]
known/fixed/same volume/same mass of water (1)

temperature taken at beginning and end or temperature change (1)
known mass/volume/change in mass of fuel (1) accept any measurement of mass of fuel
ignite/burn the fuel or heat the water (1) accept flame in diagram
both fuels tested (1)
comparison (1) accept any attempt at comparison
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Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
C
D
21
22
A
C
3
4
5
D
B
C
23
24
25
C
B
A
6
7
D
B
26
27
B
B
8
9
10
B
C
B
28
29
30
C
D
C
11
12
C
C
31
32
A
D
13
14
15
A
D
A
33
34
35
A
C
C
16
17
B
D
36
37
A
B
18
19
20
C
D
B
38
39
40
A
C
D
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Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
C
D
21
22
A
C
3
4
5
D
B
C
23
24
25
B
A
C
6
7
C
B
26
27
A
B
8
9
10
B
B
D
28
29
30
D
A
A
11
12
D
A
31
32
C
D
13
14
15
C
C
D
33
34
35
A
A
C
16
17
C
C
36
37
A
C
18
19
20
B
C
B
38
39
40
B
D
D
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Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
C
D
21
22
B
B
3
4
5
D
B
B
23
24
25
C
A
B
6
7
C
D
26
27
C
C
8
9
10
C
B
B
28
29
30
B
D
C
11
12
A
C
31
32
A
A
13
14
15
C
A
D
33
34
35
C
D
C
16
17
C
B
36
37
B
A
18
19
20
D
A
D
38
39
40
A
D
C
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Syllabus
0620
(a) A: thermometer;
B: beaker;
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[1]
[1]
(b) (i) idea that heat is evenly distributed e.g.

to make sure that temperature (of water) is the same throughout / the heat gets to the
(stearic) acid at steady rate / the heart gets to test tube at a constant rate / to make sure
the water is at an even temperature (throughout) / so not just hot at the bottom / so that
hot parts of the water mix with cold;
[1]
(ii) anhydrous / white copper sulfate;
[1]
turns blue;
[1]
or
anhydrous / blue cobalt chloride;
turns pink / turns red;
allow: second mark if copper sulfate or cobalt chloride given without reference to colour
or anhydrous
(c) (i) 48(C);
[1]
(ii) 72(C);
[1]
(d) arrangement: close together / touching / irregular / random;
[1]
motion: sliding over each other / moving slowly;

allow: irregular / random
allow: move faster than solid but slower than gas
[1]
(e) (i) the melting point is different / 3rd box down ticked;
[1]
(ii) any suitable: e.g.

food / medicines / drugs / named food / medicine / cosmetics / drinking water / water for
cooking / water for washing;
[1]
allow: relevant places or processes where purity of substances is important e.g.
drinking / eating / cooking / surgeries / hospitals / kitchen
[Total: 11]
2
(a) (i) B;
allow: sulfur / S8 / S
[1]
(ii) a substance containing only one type of atom;

[1]
allow: a substance with the same type of atoms / a substance containing the same
atoms / a substance that cannot be broken down (by chemical means)
(b) 64
[1]
(c) Na2S
[1]
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(d) D;
ions can move / ions are free;
[1]
[1]
note: second mark dependent on first mark being correct

(e) oxidation;
[1]
[Total: 7]
(a) pH 3;
[1]
(b) dip (litmus) paper in the solution / acid or add litmus solution to the acid / add acid to litmus
paper;
[1]
note: if another substance added e.g. add a metal or a further process e.g. boil the solution,
the first mark is lost but the next two marks can still be obtained.
blue litmus;
[1]
turns red / pink;

reject: litmus bleaches
[1]
note: if the indicator is incorrect, the second two marks cannot be obtained.
(c) (i) calcium carbonate + hydrochloric acid calcium chloride + carbon dioxide + water
note: 1 per error
[3]
(ii) extraction of iron / making cement / making lime / neutralising acidic lakes /
(flue gas) desulfurisation / making glass / neutralising acidic waste / any other suitable
use;
[1]
(iii) calcium oxide;
allow: calcium hydroxide / lime / milk of lime / other carbonates
allow: correct formulae
[1]
(d) H2 (on right);

correct balance (i.e. 2 on left);
[1]
[1]
(e) (i) molecular formula of ethanoic acid is C2H4O2;

full structural formula of ethanol is:
[1]
[1]
H H
HCCOH
H H
allow: OH in place of O- H
(ii) C2H4 + H2O;
[1]
[Total: 14]
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(a) bitumen surfacing roads;

lubricating fraction waxes and polishes;
refinery gases heating; making chemicals
allow: refinery gas making chemicals
naphtha making chemicals;
[1]
(b) substance containing hydrogen and carbon only;
[1]
(c) (i)
[1]
HCH
(ii) CO2 (on right);

correct balance (i.e. 2 on left)
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
note: balance mark dependent on CO2 on right

(iii) any two of:
family of similar (organic) compounds /
[2]
with similar chemical properties /

presence of same functional group /
same general formula /
allow: compounds with a trend in physical properties
allow: difference of CH2 between one member and another
(iv) ethane;
[1]
[Total: 11]
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(a) lower the test tube (into the HCl) / mix the reactants / mix the zinc and hydrochloric acid;
[1]
(b) (i) all points plotted correctly including the 0-0 point;
note: 1 per error
[2]
curve of best fit drawn;
[1]
(ii) because the reaction has finished / reaction has stopped / reaction is complete;
[1]
the hydrochloric acid has been used up / hydrochloric acid is limiting / the limiting
reagent has been used up;
[1]
reject: the zinc has been used up / the zinc and hydrochloric acid have been used up
(c) concentration; increases; decreases; speed; (1 mark each)
[4]
(d) filter (off excess zinc) / decant (off solution);

note: if no filtration or decantation no further marks can be scored
[1]
heat filtrate to crystallisation point / evaporate some of the water / heat for a little while / leave
filtrate in a warm place / leave on the windowsill;
[1]
dry crystals with filter paper;
allow: dry in oven below 100C
[1]
[Total: 13]
(a) (i) lithium + water lithium hydroxide + hydrogen

note: 1 per error
[2]
(ii) 2Na + 2H2O 2NaOH + H2

allow: equations doubling or halving all species
[1]
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(b) 2 marks for order of reactivity:
order of reactivity is potassium > sodium > lithium / implication of rate of bubble
formation or some other observation clearly shows the order is potassium > sodium >
lithium;
[2]
note: reactivity increases down group / only two of the elements are named but they are in
correct order of reactivity e.g. potassium is more reactive than sodium = 1 mark
3 marks for observations:
any 3 of:
float on surface (with any of the 3 elements)
bubbles given off / effervescence (with any of the 3 elements)
fizzes / sound heard (with any of the 3 elements)
Na / K go into a ball OR Na / K melt ignore: Li goes into ball or melts

allow: they go into a ball
move across the surface of the water) (with any of the 3 elements)
K (bursts into) flame
lilac / violet flame for K

allow: Na (bursts into) flame / yellow flame
Na / K spits / explodes (when gets very small) allow: pops or sparks (for Na or K)
Li / Na / K disappears / gets smaller

(c) (i) anode: E;
electrolyte: A;
[3]
[1]
[1]
(ii) + electrode: chlorine / Cl2;

electrode: sodium / Na;
reject: ions / chloride
[1]
[1]
(iii) graphite;
[1]
(d) any two of:
shiny (when cut)
conduct heat
conduct electricity
malleable / soft / easy to cut
ductile
[2]
[Total: 15]
(a) (i) sulfur + oxygen sulfur dioxide

(sulfur + oxygen sulfur oxide / sulfur trioxide) = 1 mark
[2]
(ii) SO2 oxidised to SO3 / 1st box ticked;

O3 reduced to O2 / 3rd box ticked;
[1]
[1]
(iii) H2O;
[1]
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(b) any 3 of;
(sulfuric acid) reacts (with calcium carbonate)
neutralisation (reaction)
gas released / CO2 released
soluble substances formed (on reaction)
buildings eroded / (surface) crumbled / damaged / pitted /
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[3]
note: a correct word or symbol equation = 2 marks

note: neutralisation reaction = 2 marks
(c) kills (or harms) organisms in lakes / forest death / deforestation / kills trees / kills plants /
damages plants / irritation of throat or lungs / reference to asthma;
[1]
allow: kills (or harms) animals or fish in lakes or rivers / kills corals.
allow: leaches soil minerals
allow: leaf burn
ignore: kills animals / fish in the sea / kills fish unqualified
ignore: acidifies soil / acidifies lakes
ignore: wears away / erodes carbonate rocks / erodes soil
ignore: destroys plants / animals
[Total: 9]
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(a) carbon dioxide turns limewater milky;

chlorine bleaches damp litmus paper;
oxygen relights a glowing splint;
hydrogen pops with a lighted splint;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) manganese(IV) oxide + hydrochloric acid manganese chloride + chlorine + water
note: 1 mark per error
allow: manganese oxide (on left)
ignore: incorrect oxidation numbers of manganese chloride
[3]
(ii) C
[1]
(c) (i) O2 (on left);

correct balance dependent on O2 or 2O on left i.e. 2 (on right);
(ii) hydrogen: for fuel / as a reducing agent / any other specific use
e.g. manufacture of margarine, making ammonia
water: any suitable use e.g. coolant / washing / cooking / drinking etc.
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 12]
(a) sodium hydroxide solution;
[1]
(b) any pH above 7;
[1]
(c) any two of:

place indicator into solution;
universal indicator paper or solution / pH meter;
compare colour with pH colour chart / take reading on pH meter;
[2]
(d) (i) plants might die / to allow good crop growth / good growth of grass etc.
[1]
(ii) any two of:

calcium carbonate is a base;
reacts (with acids);
neutralises (the acid);
[2]
[Total: 7]
3
(a) (i) chlorine: (light) green;

not: yellow
bromine: brown / red / red-brown;
[1]
[1]
(ii) chlorine: the boiling point is below / less than / lower than room temperature;
[1]
bromine: the melting point is below / less than / lower than room temperature and the
boiling point is above / higher than room temperature:
[1]
(iii) any value between +190 C to 450 C
[1]
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(b) (i) I2 (on the right)

correct balance i.e. 2 on left (if I2 or 2I on right)
(ii) potassium chloride;
iodine;
(iii) 3
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[1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
(c) nitric; silver; yellow; precipitate;
[4]
[Total: 14]
(a) (i) B;
[1]
(ii) C;
[1]
(iii) D;
[1]
(b) lightning activity / car engines / high temperature furnaces;
[1]
(c) irritation of nose / asthma / acid rain (or named effect of acid rain)
[1]
(d) 46;
[1]
(e) (i) CO / carbon monoxide;

gains oxygen;
allow: oxidation number of carbon increases / loss of electrons
[1]
[1]
(ii) substance which speeds up a reaction / increases reaction rate;
[1]
(iii) amount of oxygen reduced;

so incomplete combustion occurs / the carbon is not fully oxidised;
[1]
[1]
(iv) CO is poisonous / toxic;

allow: higher level answers e.g. combining with haemoglobin / haem
[1]
[Total: 12]
(a) any three of:

hard / high density / high melting (or boiling) points;
allow: forms coloured compounds / general metallic properties
(b) (i) iron + sulfuric acid iron sulfate + hydrogen
note: 1 per error
[3]
[2]
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(ii) suitable apparatus for measuring gas volume e.g. syringe / upturned measuring cylinder;
[1]
closed system;
[1]
measure volume of gas;
[1]
at given time intervals;
[1]
ALLOW: (for max 3 marks) unstoppered flask on top of balance (1)
measure decrease in mass of flask (1)
at given time intervals (1)
(c) (i) exothermic;
[1]
(ii) two (or more) different atoms / elements bonded / joined together;
note: both atoms / elements and bonded / joined needed
[1]
(iii) FeS;
[1]
[Total: 12]
(a) X drawn in bottom compartment or in tube leading from arrow showing petroleum in;
[1]
(b) naphtha
[1]
(c) kerosene: jet fuel / fuel for heating / cooking fuel / kerosene lamps;
diesel: fuel for lorries / cars / tractors;
[1]
[1]
(d) mixture; heated; lower; condenses; boiling;
[5]
(e) (i) B and D;
[1]
(ii) B and D
[2]
[Total: 12]
(a) any 4 of:

in solid salt the particles cant move / fixed;
salt dissolves / dissolving;
(because) forces between particles / ions (in solid) are overcome;
diffusion;
salt particles in solution move;
randomly;
water particles moving;
water and salt particles (constantly) colliding;
salt particles spread themselves out or mix with water;
[4]
(b) (i) a sodium atom loses its outermost electron and a chlorine atom gains an electron / 2nd
box down ticked;
[1]
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(ii) in solid sodium chloride, the ions cant move / fixed;

in molten sodium chloride the ions can move / free;
[1]
[1]
(iii) positive electrode: chlorine;

negative electrode: hydrogen;
[1]
[1]
(iv) cathode;
[1]
(v) conducts electricity;

allow: non-reactive / inert;
[1]
[Total: 11]
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(a) carbon dioxide turns limewater milky;

chlorine bleaches damp litmus paper;
oxygen relights a glowing splint;
hydrogen pops with a lighted splint;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) manganese(IV) oxide + hydrochloric acid manganese chloride + chlorine + water
note: 1 mark per error
allow: manganese oxide (on left)
ignore: incorrect oxidation numbers of manganese chloride
[3]
(ii) C
[1]
(c) (i) O2 (on left);

correct balance dependent on O2 or 2O on left i.e. 2 (on right);
(ii) hydrogen: for fuel / as a reducing agent / any other specific use
e.g. manufacture of margarine, making ammonia
water: any suitable use e.g. coolant / washing / cooking / drinking etc.
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 12]
(a) sodium hydroxide solution;
[1]
(b) any pH above 7;
[1]
(c) any two of:

place indicator into solution;
universal indicator paper or solution / pH meter;
compare colour with pH colour chart / take reading on pH meter;
[2]
(d) (i) plants might die / to allow good crop growth / good growth of grass etc.
[1]
(ii) any two of:

calcium carbonate is a base;
reacts (with acids);
neutralises (the acid);
[2]
[Total: 7]
3
(a) (i) chlorine: (light) green;

not: yellow
bromine: brown / red / red-brown;
[1]
[1]
(ii) chlorine: the boiling point is below / less than / lower than room temperature;
[1]
bromine: the melting point is below / less than / lower than room temperature and the
boiling point is above / higher than room temperature:
[1]
(iii) any value between +190 C to 450 C
[1]
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(b) (i) I2 (on the right)

correct balance i.e. 2 on left (if I2 or 2I on right)
(ii) potassium chloride;
iodine;
(iii) 3
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[1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
(c) nitric; silver; yellow; precipitate;
[4]
[Total: 14]
(a) (i) B;
[1]
(ii) C;
[1]
(iii) D;
[1]
(b) lightning activity / car engines / high temperature furnaces;
[1]
(c) irritation of nose / asthma / acid rain (or named effect of acid rain)
[1]
(d) 46;
[1]
(e) (i) CO / carbon monoxide;

gains oxygen;
allow: oxidation number of carbon increases / loss of electrons
[1]
[1]
(ii) substance which speeds up a reaction / increases reaction rate;
[1]
(iii) amount of oxygen reduced;

so incomplete combustion occurs / the carbon is not fully oxidised;
[1]
[1]
(iv) CO is poisonous / toxic;

allow: higher level answers e.g. combining with haemoglobin / haem
[1]
[Total: 12]
(a) any three of:

hard / high density / high melting (or boiling) points;
allow: forms coloured compounds / general metallic properties
(b) (i) iron + sulfuric acid iron sulfate + hydrogen
note: 1 per error
[3]
[2]
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(ii) suitable apparatus for measuring gas volume e.g. syringe / upturned measuring cylinder;
[1]
closed system;
[1]
measure volume of gas;
[1]
at given time intervals;
[1]
ALLOW: (for max 3 marks) unstoppered flask on top of balance (1)
measure decrease in mass of flask (1)
at given time intervals (1)
(c) (i) exothermic;
[1]
(ii) two (or more) different atoms / elements bonded / joined together;
note: both atoms / elements and bonded / joined needed
[1]
(iii) FeS;
[1]
[Total: 12]
(a) X drawn in bottom compartment or in tube leading from arrow showing petroleum in;
[1]
(b) naphtha
[1]
(c) kerosene: jet fuel / fuel for heating / cooking fuel / kerosene lamps;
diesel: fuel for lorries / cars / tractors;
[1]
[1]
(d) mixture; heated; lower; condenses; boiling;
[5]
(e) (i) B and D;
[1]
(ii) B and D
[2]
[Total: 12]
(a) any 4 of:

in solid salt the particles cant move / fixed;
salt dissolves / dissolving;
(because) forces between particles / ions (in solid) are overcome;
diffusion;
salt particles in solution move;
randomly;
water particles moving;
water and salt particles (constantly) colliding;
salt particles spread themselves out or mix with water;
[4]
(b) (i) a sodium atom loses its outermost electron and a chlorine atom gains an electron / 2nd
box down ticked;
[1]
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(ii) in solid sodium chloride, the ions cant move / fixed;

in molten sodium chloride the ions can move / free;
[1]
[1]
(iii) positive electrode: chlorine;

negative electrode: hydrogen;
[1]
[1]
(iv) cathode;
[1]
(v) conducts electricity;

allow: non-reactive / inert;
[1]
[Total: 11]
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(a) (i) evaporation / boiling / vaporisation / evaporate / vaporise;

condensation / liquefaction / condense / liquefy;
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[1]
[1]
(ii) condensation accept: correct equation H2O(g)H2O(l)

because energy / heat is given out / gas has more energy than liquid / need to supply
energy to change liquid to gas so reverse must give out energy / bonds form;
[1]
(b) chlorination / chlorine to kill microbes;
filtration or filter;
accept: sedimentation or sand or gravel or grit
(c) (i) combustion of fossil fuels;
(which contain) sulfur;
sulfur dioxide formed;
(reacts in air / with water to form) sulfurous / sulfuric acid;
OR
nitrogen and oxygen in air;
react at high temperatures / in engines;
to form oxides of nitrogen or named oxide of nitrogen;
(reacts in air / with water to form) nitrous / nitric acid;
(ii) calcium oxide is soluble in water / reacts with water to form
calcium hydroxide;
pH above 7 / the water becomes alkaline;
OR
calcium carbonate insoluble in water;
pH cannot be above 7 / water is neutral / does not make water alkaline;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[max 4]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[max 2]
[Total: 11]
(a) nitric acid;

sodium hydroxide / carbonate / hydrogen carbonate;
[1]
[1]
copper(II) oxide / hydroxide / carbonate;
[1]
any named soluble chloride;

accept: hydrochloric acid / hydrogen chloride
silver(I) nitrate / ethanoate / sulfate;
must be soluble silver salt not silver oxide / carbonate
[1]
zinc(II) sulfate
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) Ag+(aq) + Cl (aq) AgCl(s)

equation correct state symbols missing [1]
(ii) ZnCO3 + H2SO4 ZnSO4 + CO2 + H2O
correct formula for zinc sulfate = 1
[2]
[2]
[Total: 10]
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(a) (i) decrease down group;
[1]
(ii) caesium / francium;
[1]
(iii) 2Rb + 2H2O 2RbOH + H2

not balanced = [1]
[2]
(b) (i) Li+
[1]
(ii) N3
[1]
(iii) regular arrangement of ions / particles / positive and negative ions alternate;
not: atoms
[1]
(iv) 3:1;
ratio to balance charges / reason in terms of valency;
[1]
[1]
[Total: 9]
(a) 2 + 8 + 11 + 2
[1]
(b) hard;
strong / high tensile strength;
high mp / bp / high fixed points;
high density;
[2]
three properties = [2]

two properties = [1]
not: properties of all metals e.g. good conductor, lustre etc. or form coloured compounds
(c) catalyst would not affect yield / change position of equilibrium / affects both sides equally; [1]
(higher) temperature would reduce yield / increase in temperature would favour back
reaction;
[1]
(d) (i) V3+ is oxidant;
(ii) V3+ to V4+;
increase in oxidation number / electron loss;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 8]
(a) calcium carbonate calcium oxide + carbon dioxide

accept: correct symbol equation
Ca(OH)2 CaO + H2O
(b) (i) CuO and NO2 and O2;
accept: names or correct formulae
[1]
[1]
[1]
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(ii) 2NaNO3 2NaNO2 + O2

accept: NaNO3 NaNO2 + 1/2 O2
not balanced = [1]
[2]
(c) Na / Ca;
[1]
(d) Cu; Ag;

accept: ions Cu2+ and Ag+
[2]
[Total: 8]
(a) 10 cm3;
65 cm3;
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) chlorination / substitution / photochemical / exothermic / halogenation / free radical;
[1]
(ii) (compounds) same molecular formula; different structural formulae;
[2]
(iii) CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl
CH3CH2CH(Cl)CH3
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) potassium manganate(VII) / potassium dichromate(VI) / copper(II) oxide;

note: do not insist on oxidation numbers but if given must be correct
[1]
(ii) butanoic acid;
[1]
(iii) butyl ethanoate;
[1]
correct formula all bonds shown = [2]

if alkyl groups incorrect then correct ester linkage showing bonds = [1]
[2]
[Total: 12]
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(a) burning
produces toxic gases / harmful to health
increases greenhouse gases / global warming
reduces visual pollution / litter
reduces risks to wildlife
shortage of landfill sites / reduces space needed in landfill sites / saves space
non-biodegradable / long time to rot / decompose / accumulates waste
burning source of energy / used to generate electricity
recycling
conserves petroleum / natural resources
difficult to recycle / expensive / takes much energy
problems over sorting
reduces need for landfill
quality of plastic is reduced each time it is recycled
four DIFFERENT valid points which are advantages or disadvantages of burning and/or
recycling
(b) (i) addition (polymerisation);
[4]
[1]
(polymer) only product / no by-products;
[1]
condensation (polymerisation);
[1]
(polymer and) simple molecule / water / hydrogen chloride / one other product forms; [1]
(ii) a correct linkage (for a polyamide / polyester);
two different monomers;
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
(a) (i) device which changes chemical energy;

into electrical energy;
OR
produces a voltage / potential difference / electricity;
due to difference in reactivity of two metals;
OR
produces a voltage / potential difference / electricity;
by redox reactions;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) negative / electrode B / right electrode;

accept: anode because it is the electrode which supplies electrons to
external circuit
loses ions / iron ions / Fe2+ or Fe3+;
electrons move from this electrode;
[1]
[1]
(iii) change of mass of electrode / mass of rust formed;

time / mention of stop watch / regular intervals;
[1]
[1]
(iv) to make it a better conductor;
[1]
[1]
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(b) moles of Fe = 51.85/56 = 0.926 (0.93);

moles of O = 22.22/16 = 1.389 (1.39);
moles of H2O = 16.67/18 = 0.926 (0.93);
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[1]
[1]
[1]
if given as 0.9 1.4 0.9

three of the above correct = [2]
two of the above correct = [1]
simplest whole number mole ratio Fe : O : H2O is 2: 3: 2 / Fe2O3.2H2O;
allow: ecf for a formula based on an incorrect whole number ratio
[1]
[Total: 12]
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(a) neon has full outer shell / energy level / valency shell / octet / 8 (electrons) in outer shell /
neon does not need to lose or gain electrons;
[1]
fluorine atoms have 7 electrons / needs 1 to fill / has incomplete shell / forms bonds with
other fluorine atoms / fluorine (atoms) form covalent bonds / shares electrons;
[1]
(b) atomic number / proton number / number of protons (in one atom);
[1]
(c) weak intermolecular (or between molecules) forces / Van der Waals forces between
molecules / low amount of energy required to break bonds between molecules;
[1]
strong bonds dont break / covalent bonds dont break / (unnamed) bonds within molecules /
between atoms dont break;
[1]
(d) 1 non-bonding pair on each nitrogen atom;
6 electrons between nitrogen atoms;
2
[1]
[1]
(a) weak forces between layers or between (hexagonal) rings / weak bonds between layers or
between (hexagonal) rings / Van der Waals forces between layers or between (hexagonal)
rings;
[1]
(layers/rings) slip/slide (over each other) / move over each other
[1]
(b) strong bonds (between atoms) / covalent bonds (between atoms);
[1]
all bonds are covalent/strong / each atom covalently bonded / carbon (atoms) is bonded to
four others / bonds are directional / (atoms are arranged) tetrahedrally;
[1]
accept: carbon has four bonds
(c) graphite has delocalised / mobile / free electrons;
[1]
diamond (outer shell) electrons used / fixed / localised in bonding / no delocalised electrons /
no mobile electrons / no free electrons;
[1]
(a) flexible / easily form different shapes / easily moulded / bends (without cracking);
[1]
non-biodegradable / unreactive / dont corrode / prevent corrosion / prevent oxidation (of the
conducting metal) / water resistant / waterproof;
[1]
(b) improve appearance / decorative / makes appearance shiny;
[1]
prevent corrosion / rusting / protect steel / chromium will not corrode / chromium is not
oxidised / chromium protected by an oxide layer;
[1]
(c) low density / light / protected by oxide layer / no need to paint / resists corrosion / (high)
strength / strong;; any two
[2]
note: high strength to weight ratio = 2
(d) high mpt / withstands high temperature / good conductor (of heat) / heats up quickly /
malleable / ductile / resists corrosion / good appearance / unreactive (or example of lack of
reactivity e.g. does not react with food or water or acid or air);; any two
[1]
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(e) (lattice) positive ions / cations / metal ions and sea of electrons / delocalised or free or mobile
or moving electrons;
[1]
attraction between positive ions and electrons;
[1]
4
(a) (i) oxygen;

carbon dioxide / fluorine / carbon monoxide;
[1]
[1]
(ii) decrease mpt (of alumina/Al2O3) / lower (operating) temperature (from 1900/2100 (C) to
800/1000 (C) / reduce energy (accept heat or electrical) requirement;
[1]
improve conductivity / dissolves the Al2O3 / acts as solvent; (allow: makes aluminium
oxide conduct / to conduct electricity / making ions free to move)
[1]
(iii) Al2O3 (accept alumina) reacts / dissolves / forms a salt and water / is neutralised;
(Fe2O3 removed by) filtration / centrifugation / decantation;
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) electrolysis / electrolyte / electrodes / anode / cathode / electricity / cell;

[1]
chlorine formed at anode (positive electrode); (note: can be awarded from a correct or
incorrect equation with Cl2 as the only substance on the right as long as anode is
mentioned.)
[1]
hydrogen formed at cathode (negative electrode); (note: can be awarded from a correct
or incorrect equation with H2 as the only substance on the right as long as cathode is
mentioned.)
[1]
one correct half equation either 2Cl Cl2 + 2e or 2H+ + 2e H2
[1]
solution remaining contains Na+ and OH / sodium and hydroxide ions / NaOH / sodium
hydroxide left behind/remains in solution;
[1]
note: if a mercury cathode is specified
electrolysis / electrolyte / electrodes / anode / cathode / electricity / cell;
[1]
mentioned.)
[1]
sodium formed at cathode; (note: can be awarded from a correct or incorrect equation
with Na as the only substance on the right as long as cathode is mentioned.)
[1]
one correct half equation at anode i.e. 2Cl Cl2 + 2e or at cathode Na+ + e Na
(accept: equivalent with NaHg amalgam)
[1]
NaOH/sodium hydroxide is formed by sodium/sodium mercury amalgam reacting with or
when added to water;
[1]
note: award the fourth and fifth mark if correct equation given for reaction between
sodium or sodium mercury amalgam reacting with water i.e.
2Na(Hg) + 2H2O 2NaOH + H2 + (2Hg)
(ii) H2 / H / hydrogen and making ammonia / making margarine / hardening fats / fuel /
energy source / cryogenics / welding;
[1]
Cl2 / Cl / chlorine and (making) bleach / water treatment / kill bacteria (in water) / water
purification / swimming pools / making solvents / making PVC / making weed killer /
making disinfectants / making hydrochloric acid / HCl / making herbicides / pesticides /
insecticides;
[1]
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(a) (i) correct -O- linkage;

correct unit and continuation -O-- (minimum);
[1]
[1]
(ii) any name or correct formula of a (strong) acid / H+;
[1]
(iii) contain carbon hydrogen and oxygen /C, H and O;
[1]
(b) (i) glucose ethanol + carbon dioxide

(ii) yeast is catalyst / provides enzymes / speeds up reaction / too slow without yeast;
yeast cells grow / multiply / reproduce / undergo budding / breed;
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) heat or high temperature would kill yeast (cells) / heat or high temperature denatures
enzymes;
[1]
not: enzyme killed / denatures yeast
reduces rate of reaction / slows reaction / (yeast or enzyme) no longer catalyses / no
catalyst / stops reaction / no more product;
[1]
(c) (i) would produce carbon dioxide or carboxylic or organic acids (if oxygen is present) / to
prevent aerobic respiration / so products are not oxidised / anaerobic bacteria cant live
with oxygen;
[1]
(ii) fossil fuels have a reduced need / conserved / no need to import / will last longer /
cracking hydrocarbons to make methane no longer required;
(methane) is renewable / carbon neutral;
reduce pollution of water or sea / prevents visual pollution / prevents need for waste
disposal or accumulation (accept: any methods of waste disposal) / so that waste is
recycled; any two
[2]
6
(a) (i) A C D B
[1]
(ii) speed (or rate) increases as concentration increases / time decreases as concentration
increases;
[1]
rate or speed or time depends on (concentration) of H+ or hydrogen ions;
[1]
B is slow because propanoic acid is weak or doesnt dissociate or weakly ionises;
or
B is slow because HCl and H2SO4 are stronger or ionise or dissociate more than
propanoic;
[1]
D slower than C because C is more concentrated than D / ORA;
[1]
A is fast because H+ concentration high (note: this would also score second mark if not
already awarded) / H2SO4 is diprotic or dibasic or 2H+;
[1]
time is inversely proportional to rate / owtte / ORA;
[1]
max [5]
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(b) change 1:
increase temperature / heat (the mixture);
[1]
particles/molecules/ions have more energy or move faster;
[1]
more (successful) collisions / more particles with Ea;
[1]
change 2:
increase surface area / decrease particle size / use powdered (magnesium) / use smaller
pieces / crush the magnesium;
[1]
more collisions / more particles exposed to reaction;
[1]
or
catalyst;
[1]
more (successful) collisions;
[1]
lowers Ea;
[1]
max [5]
7
(a) (i) CH2/H2C
[1]
(ii) same ratio of C:H (atoms) / all cancel to CH2 / because general formula is CnH2n / same
ratio of atoms or elements (in the compound) / C:H ratio is 1:2;
[1]
(b) (i) propanoic / propionic (acid);
ethanoic / acetic (acid);
(ii) formula of ethene / but-2-ene / any symmetrical alkene;
(c) (i) CH3CH(Br)CH2Br
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) CH3CH(OH)CH3 / CH3CH2CH2OH / C3H7OH
[1]
correct unit;
accept: more than one repeat unit
continuation bonds at both ends;
[1]
(d)
(e) if C5H10 is given award 3 marks;;;

if C10H20 is given award 2 marks;;
if 1:7.5:5 / 2:15:10 is given award 2 marks;;
in all other cases a mark can be awarded for moles of O2 (= 2.4/32 =) 0.075 AND moles
of CO2 (= 2.2/44 =) 0.05;
2C5H10 + 15O2 10CO2 + 10H2O
accept: multiples including fractions
allow: ecf for correct equation from any incorrect alkene
[1]
[3]
[1]
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(a) proton donor;
[1]
(b) equal concentrations of both (solutions);

add Universal indicator / determine pH / pH paper;
ethylamine has lower pH / ORA;
or
equal concentration of both (solutions);
measure conductivity of aqueous ethylamine and sodium hydroxide;
ethylamine will have lower conductivity / sodium hydroxide will have higher conductivity;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) add strong(er) base / NaOH / KOH;

warm / heat;
[1]
[1]
(d) (ethylamine forms) hydroxide ions / OH (in water);

[1]
hydroxide ions / OH reacts with iron(III) ions / Fe3+;
or
iron(III) hydroxide / Fe(OH)3 (forms as a brown precipitate);
[1]
note: balanced or unbalanced ionic equation i.e. Fe3+ + (3)OH Fe(OH)3 scores both
marks
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(a) neon has full outer shell / energy level / valency shell / octet / 8 (electrons) in outer shell /
neon does not need to lose or gain electrons;
[1]
fluorine atoms have 7 electrons / needs 1 to fill / has incomplete shell / forms bonds with
other fluorine atoms / fluorine (atoms) form covalent bonds / shares electrons;
[1]
(b) atomic number / proton number / number of protons (in one atom);
[1]
(c) weak intermolecular (or between molecules) forces / Van der Waals forces between
molecules / low amount of energy required to break bonds between molecules;
[1]
strong bonds dont break / covalent bonds dont break / (unnamed) bonds within molecules /
between atoms dont break;
[1]
(d) 1 non-bonding pair on each nitrogen atom;
6 electrons between nitrogen atoms;
2
[1]
[1]
(a) weak forces between layers or between (hexagonal) rings / weak bonds between layers or
between (hexagonal) rings / Van der Waals forces between layers or between (hexagonal)
rings;
[1]
(layers/rings) slip/slide (over each other) / move over each other
[1]
(b) strong bonds (between atoms) / covalent bonds (between atoms);
[1]
all bonds are covalent/strong / each atom covalently bonded / carbon (atoms) is bonded to
four others / bonds are directional / (atoms are arranged) tetrahedrally;
[1]
accept: carbon has four bonds
(c) graphite has delocalised / mobile / free electrons;
[1]
diamond (outer shell) electrons used / fixed / localised in bonding / no delocalised electrons /
no mobile electrons / no free electrons;
[1]
(a) flexible / easily form different shapes / easily moulded / bends (without cracking);
[1]
non-biodegradable / unreactive / dont corrode / prevent corrosion / prevent oxidation (of the
conducting metal) / water resistant / waterproof;
[1]
(b) improve appearance / decorative / makes appearance shiny;
[1]
prevent corrosion / rusting / protect steel / chromium will not corrode / chromium is not
oxidised / chromium protected by an oxide layer;
[1]
(c) low density / light / protected by oxide layer / no need to paint / resists corrosion / (high)
strength / strong;; any two
[2]
note: high strength to weight ratio = 2
(d) high mpt / withstands high temperature / good conductor (of heat) / heats up quickly /
malleable / ductile / resists corrosion / good appearance / unreactive (or example of lack of
reactivity e.g. does not react with food or water or acid or air);; any two
[1]
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(e) (lattice) positive ions / cations / metal ions and sea of electrons / delocalised or free or mobile
or moving electrons;
[1]
[1]
4
(a) (i) oxygen;

carbon dioxide / fluorine / carbon monoxide;
[1]
[1]
(ii) decrease mpt (of alumina/Al2O3) / lower (operating) temperature (from 1900/2100 (C) to
800/1000 (C) / reduce energy (accept heat or electrical) requirement;
[1]
improve conductivity / dissolves the Al2O3 / acts as solvent; (allow: makes aluminium
oxide conduct / to conduct electricity / making ions free to move)
[1]
(iii) Al2O3 (accept alumina) reacts / dissolves / forms a salt and water / is neutralised;
(Fe2O3 removed by) filtration / centrifugation / decantation;
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) electrolysis / electrolyte / electrodes / anode / cathode / electricity / cell;

[1]
mentioned.)
[1]
hydrogen formed at cathode (negative electrode); (note: can be awarded from a correct
or incorrect equation with H2 as the only substance on the right as long as cathode is
mentioned.)
[1]
one correct half equation either 2Cl Cl2 + 2e or 2H+ + 2e H2
[1]
solution remaining contains Na+ and OH / sodium and hydroxide ions / NaOH / sodium
hydroxide left behind/remains in solution;
[1]
note: if a mercury cathode is specified
electrolysis / electrolyte / electrodes / anode / cathode / electricity / cell;
[1]
mentioned.)
[1]
sodium formed at cathode; (note: can be awarded from a correct or incorrect equation
with Na as the only substance on the right as long as cathode is mentioned.)
[1]
one correct half equation at anode i.e. 2Cl Cl2 + 2e or at cathode Na+ + e Na
(accept: equivalent with NaHg amalgam)
[1]
NaOH/sodium hydroxide is formed by sodium/sodium mercury amalgam reacting with or
when added to water;
[1]
note: award the fourth and fifth mark if correct equation given for reaction between
sodium or sodium mercury amalgam reacting with water i.e.
2Na(Hg) + 2H2O 2NaOH + H2 + (2Hg)
(ii) H2 / H / hydrogen and making ammonia / making margarine / hardening fats / fuel /
energy source / cryogenics / welding;
[1]
Cl2 / Cl / chlorine and (making) bleach / water treatment / kill bacteria (in water) / water
purification / swimming pools / making solvents / making PVC / making weed killer /
making disinfectants / making hydrochloric acid / HCl / making herbicides / pesticides /
insecticides;
[1]
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(a) (i) correct -O- linkage;

correct unit and continuation -O-- (minimum);
[1]
[1]
(ii) any name or correct formula of a (strong) acid / H+;
[1]
(iii) contain carbon hydrogen and oxygen /C, H and O;
[1]
(b) (i) glucose ethanol + carbon dioxide

(ii) yeast is catalyst / provides enzymes / speeds up reaction / too slow without yeast;
yeast cells grow / multiply / reproduce / undergo budding / breed;
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) heat or high temperature would kill yeast (cells) / heat or high temperature denatures
enzymes;
[1]
not: enzyme killed / denatures yeast
reduces rate of reaction / slows reaction / (yeast or enzyme) no longer catalyses / no
catalyst / stops reaction / no more product;
[1]
(c) (i) would produce carbon dioxide or carboxylic or organic acids (if oxygen is present) / to
prevent aerobic respiration / so products are not oxidised / anaerobic bacteria cant live
with oxygen;
[1]
(ii) fossil fuels have a reduced need / conserved / no need to import / will last longer /
cracking hydrocarbons to make methane no longer required;
(methane) is renewable / carbon neutral;
reduce pollution of water or sea / prevents visual pollution / prevents need for waste
disposal or accumulation (accept: any methods of waste disposal) / so that waste is
recycled; any two
[2]
6
(a) (i) A C D B
[1]
(ii) speed (or rate) increases as concentration increases / time decreases as concentration
increases;
[1]
rate or speed or time depends on (concentration) of H+ or hydrogen ions;
[1]
B is slow because propanoic acid is weak or doesnt dissociate or weakly ionises;
or
B is slow because HCl and H2SO4 are stronger or ionise or dissociate more than
propanoic;
[1]
D slower than C because C is more concentrated than D / ORA;
[1]
A is fast because H+ concentration high (note: this would also score second mark if not
already awarded) / H2SO4 is diprotic or dibasic or 2H+;
[1]
time is inversely proportional to rate / owtte / ORA;
[1]
max [5]
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(b) change 1:
increase temperature / heat (the mixture);
[1]
particles/molecules/ions have more energy or move faster;
[1]
more (successful) collisions / more particles with Ea;
[1]
change 2:
increase surface area / decrease particle size / use powdered (magnesium) / use smaller
pieces / crush the magnesium;
[1]
more collisions / more particles exposed to reaction;
[1]
or
catalyst;
[1]
more (successful) collisions;
[1]
lowers Ea;
[1]
max [5]
7
(a) (i) CH2/H2C
[1]
(ii) same ratio of C:H (atoms) / all cancel to CH2 / because general formula is CnH2n / same
ratio of atoms or elements (in the compound) / C:H ratio is 1:2;
[1]
(b) (i) propanoic / propionic (acid);
ethanoic / acetic (acid);
(ii) formula of ethene / but-2-ene / any symmetrical alkene;
(c) (i) CH3CH(Br)CH2Br
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) CH3CH(OH)CH3 / CH3CH2CH2OH / C3H7OH
[1]
correct unit;
accept: more than one repeat unit
continuation bonds at both ends;
[1]
(d)
(e) if C5H10 is given award 3 marks;;;

if C10H20 is given award 2 marks;;
if 1:7.5:5 / 2:15:10 is given award 2 marks;;
in all other cases a mark can be awarded for moles of O2 (= 2.4/32 =) 0.075 AND moles
of CO2 (= 2.2/44 =) 0.05;
2C5H10 + 15O2 10CO2 + 10H2O
accept: multiples including fractions
allow: ecf for correct equation from any incorrect alkene
[1]
[3]
[1]
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(a) proton donor;
[1]
(b) equal concentrations of both (solutions);

add Universal indicator / determine pH / pH paper;
ethylamine has lower pH / ORA;
or
equal concentration of both (solutions);
measure conductivity of aqueous ethylamine and sodium hydroxide;
ethylamine will have lower conductivity / sodium hydroxide will have higher conductivity;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) add strong(er) base / NaOH / KOH;

warm / heat;
[1]
[1]
(d) (ethylamine forms) hydroxide ions / OH (in water);

[1]
hydroxide ions / OH reacts with iron(III) ions / Fe3+;
or
iron(III) hydroxide / Fe(OH)3 (forms as a brown precipitate);
[1]
note: balanced or unbalanced ionic equation i.e. Fe3+ + (3)OH Fe(OH)3 scores both
marks
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volume of aqueous potassium chloride boxes completed correctly (1)
1,2,4,5, 6 and 7
heights of solid boxes completed (1) in mm (1)
ascending order / last 2 level out (1)
[4]
(b) all points correctly plotted including origin (2), 1 for any incorrect
appropriate scale for y axis(at least half of grid) (1)
best fit straight line graph drawn with a ruler(1)
[4]
(c) value from graph (1) unit (1) shown clearly (1)
[3]
(d) precipitation / double decomposition (1)
[1]
(e) height increases(1) levels off (1)
[2]
(f) same heights owtte (1)

`
all lead nitrate reacted / / reaction finished / excess potassium chloride (1)
(g) yellow precipitate / solid (1)
[2]
[1]
(h) improvement (1)

e.g. use burette or pipette / leave solid to settle longer / repeat /
wider range of volumes for KCl
explanation (1)
e.g. instead of a measuring cylinder / heights more accurate / take average /
more reliable / accurate
2
[2]
(a) white (1)
[1]
(b) (i) condensation / drops of liquid / water / steam (1)

solid is still white no (colour) change (1)
fizzes / effervescence (1) lighted splint extinguished / owtte (1)
[2]
[2]
(ii) fizz / bubbles / effervescence (1) limewater(1)

milky / cloudy / white precipitate (1)
[3]
(iii) effervescence / fizz / bubbles (1)

darkens / turns black / green (1) ignore: blue
[2]
(iv) description of smell of ammonia / sublimate (1)

pH paper turns blue / green or pH > 7 (1) allow: litmus goes blue
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(c) initial temperature recorded (1) oC (1)

final temperature recorded and lower (1)
pH > 7 (1)
[3]
[1]
(d) carbon dioxide (1)
[1]
(e) ammonia (1) not: ammonium
[1]
(f) endothermic (1)
[1]
(g) hydrogencarbonate / carbonate (1) alkaline (1) not: sodium hydroxide

non transition metal (1) max 2
[2]
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(a) experiment 1 all boxes completed (1)

results show a regular pattern (1)
[2]
(b) experiment 2 all boxes completed (1)

[2]
(c) all points correctly plotted (+/ small square) (2), 1 for any incorrect
Should have a y axis:
linear scale and points extend over at least 4 big squares (8 cm) (1)
two smooth lines (curved or straight) (2)
both lines labelled (1)
[6]
(d) (i) value from graph (+/ small square) (1) shown clearly (1)
[2]
(ii) value from graph (+/ small square) (1) shown clearly (1)
[2]
(e) endothermic (1)
[1]
(f) lower temperature (changes) (1)

greater volume/more water (1)
[2]

reaction finished/all dissolved/warms up (1)
[2]
(h) more readings/points (1)

better graph/more reliable/more accurate/owtte (1)
[2]
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(a) green (1) reject: any other colours, ignore: dark/light
[1]
(b) (turns) black (1) condensation/drops at top of tube/steam/water (1)

limewater (1) milky/cloudy/white ppt (1) max 3
[3]
(c) (i) fizz/bubbles etc. (1)

blue solution/liquid (1)
[2]
(ii) blue (1) ignore: qualifiers such as dark/light precipitate (1)

blue precipitate (1) (ignore qualifiers such as dark/light)
dark/royal/deep blue (1) must be some indication it is darker than the ppt
solution/soluble/dissolves (1)
[2]
[3]
(d) appearance: colourless (1)

smell: vinegar/pungent/sharp/sour/strong (1)
[2]
(e) pH26 (1)
[1]
(f) green or blue-green solution/liquid (1)

fizz/bubbles (1)
[2]
(g) copper (1) carbonate (1)
[2]
(h) acid/organic/ethanoic/acetic/vinegar
[1]
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(a) experiment 1 all boxes completed (1)

[2]
(b) experiment 2 all boxes completed (1)

[2]
(c) all points correctly plotted (+/ small square) (2), 1 for any incorrect
Should have a y axis:
linear scale and points extend over at least 4 big squares (8 cm) (1)
two smooth lines (curved or straight) (2)
both lines labelled (1)
[6]
(d) (i) value from graph (+/ small square) (1) shown clearly (1)
[2]
(ii) value from graph (+/ small square) (1) shown clearly (1)
[2]
(e) endothermic (1)
[1]
(f) lower temperature (changes) (1)

greater volume/more water (1)
[2]

reaction finished/all dissolved/warms up (1)
[2]
(h) more readings/points (1)

better graph/more reliable/more accurate/owtte (1)
[2]
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(a) green (1) reject: any other colours, ignore: dark/light
[1]
(b) (turns) black (1) condensation/drops at top of tube/steam/water (1)

limewater (1) milky/cloudy/white ppt (1) max 3
[3]
(c) (i) fizz/bubbles etc. (1)

blue solution/liquid (1)
[2]
(ii) blue (1) ignore: qualifiers such as dark/light precipitate (1)

blue precipitate (1) (ignore qualifiers such as dark/light)
dark/royal/deep blue (1) must be some indication it is darker than the ppt
solution/soluble/dissolves (1)
[2]
[3]
(d) appearance: colourless (1)

smell: vinegar/pungent/sharp/sour/strong (1)
[2]
(e) pH26 (1)
[1]
(f) green or blue-green solution/liquid (1)

fizz/bubbles (1)
[2]
(g) copper (1) carbonate (1)
[2]
(h) acid/organic/ethanoic/acetic/vinegar
[1]
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(a) tripod (1) accept: stand spatula (1) not: spoon
[2]
(b) fizz/bubbles/effervescence stops (1)

solid/iron/powder visible / no more iron dissolves/reacts (1)
[2]
(c) evaporation of water/steam (1) solid/residue/crystals formed (1)

colour change turns brown/darker green (1)
effect of heat on solid solid breaks down (1) max 3
[3]
[Total: 7]
(a) thermometer readings correct (3), 1 for any incorrect

methanol 25 28
3
ethanol
26 39 13
propanol 23 46 23
butanol
24 58 34
temperature rises correct (1)
[4]
(b) points plotted correctly 1/2 small square (3)

straight line drawn with a ruler (1)
[4]
(c) value from graph (1) unit (1) 44C

extrapolation shown on grid (1)
[3]
(d) temperature rises would be greater/faster/quicker (1)

copper is a good conductor (1)
[2]
[Total: 13]
(a) pestle (1) mortar (1)
[2]
(b) stir/mix/shake (1) allow: heat/boil
[1]
(c) diagram showing funnel (1)

indication of filter paper (1) note: labels not necessary
[2]
(d) heat/evaporation (1)

to crystallising point or description (1)
in fume cupboard (1) max 2
[2]
(e) melting point/description of (1) allow: chromatography ignore: bp
[1]
[Total: 8]
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(a) Table of results ignore: units in table

volume of aqueous potassium chloride boxes completed correctly (1) 1, 2, 4. 5, 6, 7
heights of solid boxes completed 1mm (2) 4, 8, 16, 20, 24, 24
in mm (1)
[4]
(b) all points correctly plotted (2), 1 for any incorrect

straight line graphs (2) note: one for each line, doesnt have to go through origin
[4]
(c) value from graph 14 (1) unit (1) shown clearly (1)
[3]
(d) precipitation (1) allow: double decomposition ignore: exo/endothermic
[1]
(e) (i) same (1) no ecf not: almost the same

all lead nitrate reacted/reaction finished/lead nitrate is limiting factor (1)
[2]
(ii) same heights/owtte (1)

lead nitrate is limiting factor/same amount of lead nitrate/excess potassium chloride (1)
[2]
(g) yellow (precipitate) (1)
[1]
(h) improvement (1) e.g. use burette/pipette/leave solid to settle longer/repeat

explanation (1) e.g. instead of a measuring cylinder/heights more accurate/take average
[2]
[Total: 19]
5
(c) fizz/bubbles/effervescence (1) limewater (1)

milky/cloudy/white ppt (1) cond: on limewater
[3]
(e) ammonia (1)
[1]
(f) non-transition metal (1)

ammonium (salt or carbonate) (2) not: ammonia
max [2]
[Total: 6]
steel nail(s) in test-tube/suitable glass container (1)

x cm3 (1)
water (1) no water = max 3
known volume of inhibitor added (1)
observe effect after suitable time (1) note: minimum time = 1 day
repeat using other inhibitors (1)
observe/comparison of results (1)
[7]
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(a) beaker (1)
[1]
(b) any through tube with (only) two open ends (1)
outer tube with water labelled and a way in and out (1)
[2]
(c) turns red/pink (1)

reversible/rehydration/owtte/CoCl2 going pink is the test for water (1)
[2]
(d) water condensed at top of tube (1)

runs back onto hot tube/water onto CoCl2 generates heat/owtte (1) not: suck back
[2]
[Total: 7]
(a) smooth curve starting at origin and missing anomalous point (1)
[1]
(b) point at 1.5 min/4th point/0.32 g (1) ignore: 3rd point
[1]
(c) reaction finished/no more gas (1)

magnesium carbonate used up (1)
[2]
(d) rising part of sketch curve below the original/less steep (1)
to half final level/0.25 g (1)
[2]
[Total: 6]
(a) bulb/lamp lights/water level falls/green-yellow gas (1)
[1]
(b) arrows labelling electrodes as anode/cathode or + or the electrodes or Pt (1)

allow: labels either way round not: the wires labelled
[1]
(c) (i) hydrogen (1)
[1]
(ii) lighted splint (1) if Cl2 in (c)(i) allow ecf for damp litmus/indicator paper
no ecf for anything other than Cl2
[2]
pops (1) if Cl2 in (c)(i) allow ecf for bleached/white/decolourised
note: These are conditional marks so the result is conditional on the test, i.e. glowing
splint pops = 0/2
(d) chlorine (1) soluble/dissolves/reacts (1)
[2]
[Total: 7]
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(a) fizzing/bubbles stopped/no more gas produced (1)
[1]
(b) (i) W little/no effect/slight increase (1)

X no effect/(slight) decrease (1)
Y speeds up reaction (1)
[3]
note: The question is about rate, if candidates quote three different time differences,
penalise first then allow the correct answers (11 s, +2 s, 199 s).
It must be clear that the increase in rate is less for W than Y for these 2 marks.
(ii) Y (1)
[1]
(c) repeat experiments (1) take average/compare results/see if there is a difference (1)
[2]
[Total: 7]
(a) temperature boxes correctly completed (2) 21, 25, 26, 27, 27, 26, 25
[2]
(b) temperature boxes completed correctly (2) 20, 19, 18, 17, 17, 18, 19
[2]

smooth line graphs (2)
labels (1)
[6]
(d) (i) value from graph (1) allow: 1/2 small square shown clearly (1)
[2]
(ii) value from graph (1) allow: 1/2 small square shown clearly (1)
[2]
(e) endothermic (1) ignore: temperature decreases
[1]
(f) lower temperature (change)/halved (1) ignore: reference to rate/time
[1]
(g) room temperature/initial temperature from table/20C/21C (1) ignore: 25C

reaction finished/owtte (1)
[2]
(h) more readings/more points (1)

more reliable/more accurate (1) ignore: precise
can spot anomalous points or errors (1)
smoother graph/owtte (1)
any [2]
[Total: 20]
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colourless (1) ignore: clear

vinegar/pungent/sour/sharp (1) ignore: sweet/strong
Paper
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[2]
(e) pH 26 (1)
[1]
(f) carbon dioxide (1)
[1]
(g) copper/Cu2+ (1) carbonate/CO32 (1)
[2]
[Total: 6]
(a) use Universal/pH indicator/pH meter (1) ignore: litmus/indicator
[1]
(b) note: This can be marked via three routes.

If they use a full bottle:
use full bottle (1)
(air-tight) connections (1)
syringe/inverted measuring cylinder/graduated tube to collect gas (1)
heat/shake (1)
until no more gas given off (1)
measure volume of gas (1)
any 6
If they use a sample:
use measured volume (1)
(air-tight) connections (1)
syringe/inverted measuring cylinder/graduated tube to collect gas (1)
heat/shake (1)
measure volume of gas (1)
multiply to get full bottle value (1)
max 6
If they do it by loss in mass:
weigh the bottle/sample (1)
heat/shake (1)
reweigh bottle (1)
use density to calculate volume (1)
max 5
[6]
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(a) teat/dropping pipette/dropper (1) allow: pipette
[1]
(b) crushed ore would have larger surface area (1)

more zinc oxide would have formed/faster decomposition (1)
[2]
(c) sulfuric (1)
[1]
(d) filtration (1)
[1]
(e) add magnesium (1) allow: electrolysis
[1]
[Total: 6]
bromine (water) (1) not: bromide

colourless (1)
aqueous silver nitrate (1)
yellow precipitate (1)
named indicator/solution of copper salt (1)
correct colour change/pH/blue precipitate (1)
[6]
[Total: 6]

0, 30, 45, 52, 56, 54, 60, 60 1 for each incorrect
[3]
(b) points plotted correctly (3) 1 for each incorrect

smooth curve (1)
[4]
(c) point at 100 seconds/54 cm3/point 6 (1) off curve/owtte (1)
[2]
(d) 20 cm3 small square (1) indication on graph (1)
[2]
(e) reaction finished/all peroxide decomposed owtte (1)
[1]
(f)
(i) in an ice bath (1) allow: in a refrigerator
[1]
(ii) curve less steep (1) to same level (1)
[2]
[Total: 15]
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Syllabus
0620
(a) pipette/burette (1)
Paper
63
[1]
(b) (i) methyl orange/phenolphthalein/litmus (1) not: Universal Indicator

(ii) yellow/pink to orange or pink/colourless (1)
[2]
(c) nitric acid (1) more volume added than sodium hydroxide (1)
[2]
(d) repeat experiment (1) without indicator (1)

evaporate solution (1)
[3]
[Total: 8]
(c) bubbles/fizz/effervescence (1)

limewater (1) milky (1)
[1]
[2]
(d) (i) blue (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(ii) blue precipitate (1)

dark/deep blue (1) solution/dissolves (1)
[1]
[2]
(e) barium/calcium (1) chloride (1) not: chlorine ions
[2]
[Total: 10]
(a) Bunsen burner (1) ignore: switch
[1]
(b) labels on correct positions (1)
[1]
(c) (i) bulb lights/idea of molten lead (1)

(ii) bulb goes out/no fizz (1)
[2]
(d) pressure of gas build up/explode owtte (1)
[1]
(e) iodine formed (1) not: iodide from iodide ions (1)
[2]
(f) fume cupboard/well ventilated area (1)

allow gloves if reason specified ignore: goggles
[1]
[Total: 8]
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Syllabus
0620
known mass/weight (1) of each fertiliser (1)

add to same amount of soil (1)
+ bean (1) water (1)
leave for specified time (1) observe plant growth/effect (1)
comparison/conclusion (1) max 7
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0620/01
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Component 1
40

A
35
28
23
19
November 2004
INTERNATIONAL GCSE
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Chemistry
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice)
Page 1
Mark Scheme
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
1
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
B
B
B
21
22
23
24
25
C
D
A
B
D
6
7
8
9
10
D
C
A
C
B
26
27
28
29
30
A
C
B
A
C
11
12
13
14
15
A
C
D
A
B
31
32
33
34
35
D
D
A
B
C
16
17
18
19
20
B
A
A
D
A
36
37
38
39
40
B
D
C
C
D
0620 CHEMISTRY
0620/02
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Examination.
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Examination.
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33
November 2004
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CHEMISTRY
(Core Theory)
Page 1
(a)
Mark Scheme
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
2
increases;
some comment that the trend is irregular/only approximate e.g.
potassium (or sodium) do not follow the trend/boiling point of sodium
high/boiling point of potassium too low
[2]
(b)
allow 670-714oC (actual = 686oC)
[1]
(c)
allow 0.260-0.300 (nm) (actual = 0.272 nm)
[1]
(d)
slower (than sodium)/less rapid/gently etc.

ALLOW: slow
[1]
any three properties from:

conduct (heat/electricity); malleable; ductile; shiny; sonorous
ALLOW: solid at room temperature
NOT: strong; high melting/boiling points; high density
[3]
(i)
sodium hydroxide
[1]
(ii)
lighted splint:
pops/explodes/squeaky sound
[2]
(e)
(f)
(2nd mark CONDITIONAL on 1st)

(g)
(i)
proton(s)
[1]
(ii)
isotope(s)
[1]
(iii)
[1]
(iv)
any suitable use e.g.

radioactive tracer/cancer therapy/sterilising medical equipment
ALLOW: kills bacteria
NOT: X-rays
[1]
(a)
A+D
[1]
(b)
C+E
[1]
(c)
C5H10
[1]
(d)
correct formula for 1,2 dibromoethane showing all atoms and bonds
ALLOW: correct dot and cross diagram
[1]
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(a)
Paper
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(i)
5 and 6
[1]
(ii)
respiration
[1]
(iii)
decreases it/slows it
ALLOW: ethane breaks down
NOT: stops it
[1]
(iv)
diffusion
[1]
(v)
removes the ethene/blows the ethene away/reduces the amount of

ethene OWTTE
ALLOW: dilutes ethene
[1]
(vi)
(f)
Syllabus
0620
biological/protein/description of protein;
NOT: an organism/a bacterium/natural catalyst
catalyst/description of catalyst
[2]
(i)
chromatography
[1]
(ii)
[1]
(iii)
R+T
[1]
measuring cylinder
ALLOW: burette/volumetric pipette
NOT: pipette; cylinder
[1]
(b)
so that all the (sulphuric) acid reacted/used up

NOT: ensure that reaction is complete
[1]
(c)
carbon dioxide/gas given off

NOT: there is a reaction
[1]
(d)
filter funnel;
filter paper;
beaker underneath
[3]
-1 mark if at least two parts not correctly labelled

If no filter paper = 0
If filter paper shown flat at top of funnel, max =1 (if at least two labels are correct)
(e)
filtrate
[1]
(f)
evaporate/boil off (some off) the water/allow to crystallise in a warm

place/leave in a warm place;
NOT: evaporate solution/evaporate nickel sulphate
NOT: heat (alone) unless qualified
dry with filter paper/pick out crystals and dry;
NOT: heat/warm to dry
[2]
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Mark Scheme
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7H2O
[1]
(ii)
equilibrium/reversible reaction
NOT: goes back to original form/state
NOT: goes two ways
[1]
(iii)
add (a little) water
[1]
nitrogen
(b)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(d)
(e)
Paper
2
(i)
(a)
(c)
Syllabus
0620
oxygen;
water.
NOT: symbols
[1]
[2]
carbon and hydrogen

ALLOW: symbols
[1]
alkanes
[1]
incomplete combustion (of hydrocarbons/fuels)/insufficient oxygen

for combustion
NOT: lack of oxygen
[1]
(i)
2+2
[1]
(ii)
any suitable e.g. breathing difficulties/irritation of throat/irritation

of lungs/damage to lungs/watering eyes etc
[1]
NOT: causes lung diseases
ALLOW: suitable affects of acid rain if clearly stated that NO2 dissolves in
water first
NOT: kills organisms/animals
NOT: affects lungs/eyes etc.
(i)
burning coal
ALLOW: burning fossil fuels
[1]
(ii)
addition of oxygen
ALLOW: removal/loss of electrons
[1]
(iii)
98
[1]
(iv)
iron sulphate/iron(II) sulphate;

NOT: iron(III) sulphate
hydrogen
[2]
(v)
erodes them/wears them away

ALLOW: answers involving relevant chemical reactions (e.g.
calcium carbonate + acid) in context
NOT: corrodes
NOT: deteriorates
NOT: cracks them/destroys them
[1]
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(b)
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0620
Paper
2
(i)
increases growth/increases crop yield

NOT: for plant growth/helps growth/provides nutrients for growth/
makes them grow faster/better
[1]
(ii)
potassium/K/K+
[1]
(iii)
phosphate
[1]
add (aqueous) sodium hydroxide;

and aluminium foil/Devardas alloy;
warm/test with red litmus/smell gas;
ammonia produced/pungent smell/litmus turns blue
[4]
(4th mark only allowed if reagents correct)

(warm gains no credit unless reagents correct)
OR
add iron(II) sulphate;
and concentrated:
sulphuric acid;
brown ring (where the two layers meet)
(c)
(i)
(ii)
neutralisation/acid-base
ALLOW: exothermic
[1]
NH3
[1]
(d)
2nd and 4th boxes ticked (1 each)
[2]
(a)
3rd box down ticked
[1]
(b)
(i)
(c)
breaking down/decomposition of a substance/compound using

electricity
NOT: separation of ions using electricity
[1]
(ii)
negative/cathode
[1]
(iii)
graphite
ALLOW: carbon/platinum
NOT: copper
[1]
(i)
electron
[1]
(ii)
(acidify with nitric acid) add silver nitrate solution;

white precipitate
[2]
(d)
[1]
(e)
(i)
2550
[1]
(ii)
3.6%
[1]
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Mark Scheme
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(i)
(ii)
Syllabus
0620
unsaturated;
catalyst;
saturated
any suitable use e.g.
fuel/specific reductions (e.g. alkenes (to alkanes)/Haber process)
ALLOW: in balloons/airships/rockets
ALLOW: in making hydrochloric acid
ALLOW: in oxy-hydrogen blowpipe
NOT: making water/making margarine
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19
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Extended Theory
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carbon dioxide, water vapour, noble gases or a named noble gas

Any TWO
(b)
(c) (i)
(ii)
(d) (i)
(ii)
[2]
burning fossil fuels

COND that contain sulphur
acid rain or any effect of acid rain - deforestation, effect on stone work,
corrosion of metals, acidity in lakes, health etc
[1]
[1]
motor vehicles or petrol or car exhausts

health, if specified then brain, nervous system, development of children etc
do not select from list illnesses
[1]
[1]
OR lead in old paint

harmful effect as above
[1]
[1]
combustion or burning NOT dissolving in the ocean
[1]
6CO2 + 6H2O
exothermic
[1]
[1]
glowing splint burst into flame or rekindled

Must have glowing or equivalent idea
OR any similar description that includes the two points glowing and relights.
[1]
measure volume or count bubbles

time
NOT units
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) rate slows down

Because the reaction is photochemical or rate depends on intensity of light
or light less bright or less light falling on plant or light provides energy for
photosynthesis etc.
[1]
[1]
TOTAL = 15
2
dilute
filter
saturated
cool
blue
sulphate
[6]
TOTAL = 6
(a) (i)
(ii)
no change in concentration of reagents or rates equal

Accept no change in amounts or it is as if the reaction has Stopped
[1]
back reaction is endothermic or the forward reaction is exothermic

Increase in temperature favours the endothermic reaction which is the back
reaction or vice versa.
NB look for correct conclusion re thermicity and comment re position of
equilibrium.
[1]
[1]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
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(iii) increased rate

because molecules collide more frequently or concentration of molecules is
increased or molecules are closer
NOT they have more KE
increased yield
high pressure favours side with few molecules or smaller volume or moves
to reduce the pressure
this is product side this can be implied
(b) (i)
(ii)
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
CO2 and H2O

balanced
2CH3OH + 3O2 = 2CO2 + 4H2O
[1]
[1]
methyl ethanoate
water
[1]
[1]
(iii) Methanoic (acid) accept formic acid
[1]
TOTAL = 13
(a) (i)
(ii)
Correct equation with a more reactive metal
[1]
Electron loss
[1]
(iii) Because they can accept electrons or take electrons away

from.
[1]
(iv) Silver or silver(I)
[1]
(b) (i)
(ii)
increase
[1]
zinc
COND and a correct reason - such as it loses electrons more easily or
it is more reactive
Need both zinc and reason for the mark.
(iii)from the more reactive to the less reactive NOT just from zinc to lead
[1]
[1]
TOTAL = 7
5
(a)
Group II metals will lose 2e

Group VI elements will gain 2e
[1]
[1]
(b)
SCl2
COND 8e around both chlorine atoms
8e around sulphur with 2nbp and 2bp
If x and o reversed ignore if this is the only error
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) (i)
Ions cannot move in solid or can move in liquid
[1]
No ions in sulphur chloride or it is covalent or only molecules or only

strontium chloride has ions
[1]
(ii)
TOTAL = 7
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(a) (i)
(ii)
(b) (i)
(ii)
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
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correct structure
CH2=CCl2
[1]
because it has a lower Mr or density or its molecules move faster

it is lighter ONLY [1]
only comment - smaller molecules [0]
answer implies or states sieve idea then [0]
[2]
ester linkage
COND polymer chain showing different monomers and
continuation
-OOC-C6H4-COOCH2CH2O-
[1]
[1]
fats or lipids
[1]
(iii) does not decompose easily when heated

accept similar statements
(c) (i)
(ii)
[1]
does not decompose or non-biodegradable shortage of landfill sites or of

space visual pollution
poisonous/toxic/harmful gases when burnt
NOT carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide. If gas named has
to be a correct one eg HCl, HCN
dangerous to animals
Any TWO
conserve petroleum or save energy
NOT cheaper
[2]
[1]
TOTAL = 10
7
(a) (i)
(ii)
Zn(OH)2 = ZnO + H2O

reactant [1] products [1]
[2]
it would melt or it does not decompose or it does not react

NOT no change
[1]
(iii) blue (solid)

to black (solid)
brown gas
[1]
[1]
[1]
Mark consequentially to any error but not involving simple integers

There has to be some evidence that the candidate has attempted to work
through the calculation and not merely inserted whole numbers.
For example 2, 1, 160 or 1, 0.5, 80
number of moles of Fe2(SO4)3
= 1/40 or 0.025
number of moles of Fe2 O3 formed = 1/40 or 0.025
mass of iron(III) oxide formed
= 0.025 x 160 = 4g
number of moles of SO3 produced = 3/40 or 0.075
volume of sulphur trioxide at r.t.p. = 0.075 x 25
= 1.8dm3
[5]
TOTAL = 11
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C6H12
between 60 to 65C
[1]
[1]
C12H24
COND giving some indication of the method
[1]
[1]
add bromine water or potassium manganate(VII)

butene it goes from brown/orange/yellow to colourless
or manganate (VII) from pink to colourless
NOT clear
Cyclobutane it remains brown/orange/yellow or manganate (VII) stays pink
or no colour change
Accept does not react
Provided colour of reagent somewhere in the answer [3] is possible
[1]
[1]
[1]
alcohol
[1]
CH3-CH2-CHCl-CH3
[1]
(iii) -CH(CH3)-CH(CH3)or any equivalent diagram

[1] for repeat unit and [1] for continuation
[2]
TOTAL = 11
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32
27
23
20
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Table of results
initial temperatures completed (1)
final temperatures completed (1)
decreasing (1)
(a) Graph. Points correctly plotted (3),
-1 for each incorrect
(5)
straight line (1)
(4)
(b) (i) temperature for 3.5 g from graph (1)
indication (1)
(2)
C (1)
(1)
(ii) temperature for 6 g from graph (1)
extrapolation (1)
(2)
(c) endothermic (1)
(1)
(d) lower temperature changes (1)
more dilute/water to heat up (1)
(2)
(e) larger surface area (1)
dissolves faster/easier (1)
(2)
(f) initial temperature from table 2 oC (1)
room temperature/reaction finished (1)(2)
(g) change to apparatus e.g. insulation/burette/pipette etc. (1)
(1)
sub total 22
(a) white (1)
powder/crystals (1)
(b) indicator paper goes blue (1)

white deposit (1)
red (1)
not precipitate
smell/solid is smaller (1)
(2)
max 2 (2)
on tube e.g. top/side (1)
(c) pH 4-6 (1)
(1)
(d) (i) white (1)
precipitate (1)
(2)
(ii) white (1)
precipitate (1)
(2)
(iii) pH greater than 7 (1)
reference to smell/colour of indicator

paper (1)
(2)
(e) ammonia (1)
(1)
(f) alkaline gas (1)
ammonia named (2)
(g) ammonium (1)
chloride (1)
sublimation (1)
max 2 (2)
(2)
sub total 18
Total 40
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37
29
23
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(a) A measuring cylinder (1)

B flask (1)
(2)
(b) boxes completed correctly, zinc and hydrochloric acid (1)

(c) lighted splint (1)
(1)
pops (1)
second mark consequential i.e. glowing splint = 0

2
(a) smooth line/curve (1)
(1)
(b) result at 60s (1)
(2)
not on curve or similar (1)
(2)
(c) calcium carbonate is being used up/acid gets more dilute (1)
(1)
(a) to absorb/hold/contain the liquid (1)
(1)
(b) cracking (1)
(1)
(c) bromine (water) (1)
colourless (1)
(2)
(d) remove the delivery tube from the water (1)

to prevent suck-back or similar effect (1)
4
(2)
Table of results
initial temp.
24
23.5
24.5
23
22.5
23
final temp.
20.5
17.5
14
11
7.5
All 11 temperatures recorded correctly (5), -1 for each incorrect

(a) Graph points plotted correctly (3),
straight line (1)

(b) (i) temperature from graph (1)
indication (1)
(ii) temperature from graph (1)
(5)
(4)
e.g. 12.5oC 0.5
(1)
(2)
C (1)
e.g. 4oC 0.5
(2)
(c) endothermic (1)
(1)
(d) temperature changes would be smaller (1)

more water (1)
(e) larger surface area (1)
(2)
reacts/dissolves faster/easier (1)
(2)
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reaction finished (1)
(2)
(g) use a burette/pipette instead of measuring cylinder/insulation/lids/lags (1)
(1)
(a) white (1)
crystals/solid (1)
(2)
(c) (i) white (1)
precipitate (1)
(2)
(ii) white (1)
precipitate (1)
(2)
(iii) reference to smell (1)
alkaline/blue (1)
pH 9 12 (1)
2 max (2)
(d) ammonia (1)
(1)
(e) alkaline gas/ammonia given off (1)

acid gas/hydrogen chloride given off (1)
6
(2)
(a) litmus/indicator (1)

bleached in chlorine, no effect with sodium chloride (1)
(2)
(b) sodium hydroxide (1)

green (precipitate) with iron(II), brown (precipitate) with iron(III) (1)
(2)
(c) add hydrochloric acid (1)

fizz/bubbles with carbonate, no reaction with sulphate (1)
alternative
(2)
with HCl and barium chloride (1)

white precipitate with sulphate, not carbonate (1)
chromatography (1)
apply inks/spots to paper (1)
organic solvent/water (1)
rises up paper (1)
check heights/positions of spots (1)
compare to find ink from banknote (1)
(6)
N.B. all marks can be obtained from a diagram

Total marks for paper 60
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syllabuses.
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Syllabus
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
5
B
D
C
D
C
21
22
23
24
25
D
D
B
D
A
6
7
8
9
10
A
A
C
D
A
26
27
28
29
30
D
D
D
B
B
11
12
13
14
15
B
C
D
B
D
31
32
33
34
35
C
C
B
C
B
16
17
18
19
20
B
C
A
D
B
36
37
38
39
40
C
A
B
B
A
Paper
1
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0620/02 Paper 2 (Core Theory)
Maximum mark 80
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[1]
(ii)
N/O/F/Cl/Br
[1]
(iii)
Br
[1]
(iv)
He/Ne/Ar/Kr
[1]
(v)
[1]
(vi)
He/C/N/O
[1]
(vii)
[1]
light bulbs/lamps/other suitable uses
[1]
(ii)
balloons/other suitable uses
[1]
(iii)
in oxygen tents in hospitals/oxyacetylene welding/other suitable uses
[1]
8 electrons in outer shell;

all other electrons correct i.e. 2,8
[2]
full outer shell/outer shell cannot gain or lose electrons/stable electronic

configuration with 8 electrons in outer shell
[1]
(b) (i)
(c) (i)
(ii)
TOTAL 13
2
(a) NaCl
[1]
(b) evaporation of the water
[1]
(c) 3rd box down ticked
[1]
(d) (aqueous) silver nitrate; white precipitate
[2]
(e) (i)
calcium sulphate
[1]
(ii)
136
[1]
(iii)
2H2O
[1]
(iv)
hydration
[1]
(v)
H2SO4; 2
[2]
(vi)
heat (constantly) given out when anhydrite reacts with water
[1]
(f) 4th box ticked
[1]
TOTAL 13
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2
(a) suitable graduated apparatus for gas collection;

flask + reactants + closed system;
correct labels (at least 2)
[3]
(b) (i)
substance which speeds up the rate of a reaction
[1]
X;
slope or gradient greatest/produced most gas in named time interval
below 70s
[2]
(iii)
same amount of hydrogen peroxide used/all conditions kept the same
[1]
(iv)
very high melting or boiling points/high densities/form coloured

compounds/form ions with different charges owtte
[2]
(ii)
(c) particles (of hydrogen peroxide) move faster;

greater frequency of collisions
(d) (i)
(ii)
[2]
enzymes are from living things/enzymes can be denatured/enzymes

specific for one reaction/enzymes are proteins
[1]
[1]
TOTAL 13
(a) 2 from calcium/magnesium/sodium;

they are metal oxides/oxides of (reactive) metals are basic
[2]
(b) (i)
nitrogen dioxide; sulphur dioxide
[2]
nitrogen dioxide: from car exhausts;

sulphur dioxide: from burning fossil fuels
[2]
carbon dioxide
[1]
high temperature (ALLOW: heat)

NOT: catalysis on its own
[1]
too reactive/above C in reactivity series owtte
[1]
(ii)
2; CO2
[2]
(iii)
removal of oxygen from a compound/addition of electrons

ALLOW: addition of hydrogen
[1]
(ii)
(c) (i)
(ii)
(d) (i)
TOTAL 12
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Paper
2
(a) methane
[1]
(b) A and B
[1]
(c) (i)
[1]
correct displayed formula = 2

correct displayed formula but not O H bond = 1
[2]
heated with steam; suitable catalyst
[2]
[1]
bromine (water); decolourised
[2]
ethanoic acid
[1]
litmus; goes red/pH paper or meter; below7/bubbles of gas when

added to a carbonate
[2]
(ii)
(iii)
(d) (i)
(ii)
(e) (i)
(ii)
TOTAL 13
6
(a) aluminium oxide
[1]
(b) ions must be free to move
[1]
(c) (i)
graphite/carbon
[1]
to the cathode/negative electrode;

Al ions are positive/positive ions are attracted to negative electrode
[2]
(ii)
(d) decreased; cryolite; electrical
[3]
(e) (i)
aluminum has a low density
[1]
(ii)
low(er) electrical conductivity
[1]
(iii)
it is stronger (than aluminum)
[1]
(iv)
ceramic
[1]
lightweight
[1]
add sodium hydroxide; white ppt; soluble in excess

OR
add aqueous ammonia; white ppt; insoluble in excess
[3]
(f) (i)
(ii)
TOTAL 16
GRAND TOTAL 80
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Question 1
(a)(i)
lattice
[1]
high melting point or high fixed points

poor conductor as solid
good conductor as liquid, accept either aqueous or molten
hard
soluble in water
Any TWO
[2]
Mg2+
[1]
(ii)
N3
[1]
(iii)
Mg3N2
[1]
(iv)
opposite charges
Do NOT accept "attract" it is in the question
accept electrostatic attraction as a phrase
[1]
(ii)
(b)(i)
TOTAL = 7
Question 2
(a)(i)
boiling
[1]
lower temperature or
over temperature range or no plateau
[1]
(iii)
direct continuation of E to F
[1]
(iv)
close or touching
[2]
[1]
[2]
(ii)
cannot move apart

(b)(i)
(ii)
(c)
far apart
fast and random
can move apart
calcium ethanoate + hydrogen
[1]
zinc oxide or hydroxide
[1]
CH3COOH + NaOH CH3COONa + H2O

reactants [1]
products [1]
[2]
TOTAL = 12
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Question 3
(a)(i)
because concentration of BiCl3 decreases

bismuth chloride used up ONLY [1]
[2]
(ii)
products are being formed or concentration of products

increases. Concentration mark given either (i) or (ii)
[1]
(iii)
reaction has come to equilibrium

rates equal or no change in concentration
[1]
[1]
(iv)
equilibrium to left or favours backward reaction or

equilibrium moves to use up hydrochloric acid
BiOCl used up or BiCl3 formed
[1]
[1]
(b)(i)
(ii)
No change in volume or same number of moles on

both sides
[1]
move to right
Increase in pressure favour side with smaller volume or
smaller number of moles (of gas) or moves to side that
tends to reduce pressure
[1]
[1]
TOTAL = 10
Question 4
(a)(i)
(ii)
general molecular formula

physical properties show trend bp increase with n
any TWO
[2]
C8H17OH
Mass of one mole = 130 (g)
if formula correct but mass wrong [1]
[2]
(b)
propan-1-ol or propan-2-ol
corresponding structural formula
name and formula must correspond for [2] if not ONLY [1]
[1]
[1]
(c)(i)
structural formula of isomer
[1]
carbon dioxide and water

pentene
pentanoic acid
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii)
TOTAL = 10
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Question 5
(a)(i)
38p
38p
30p
38e
38e
28e
50n
52n
35n
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii)
Same number of protons and different number of neutrons
[1]
(iii)
8+ 2
[1]
heat zinc blende in air to form oxide

reduce oxide with carbon
[1]
[1]
galvanising
sacrificial protection
alloys
batteries
roofing
Any ONE
[1]
hydrochloric acid
[1]
(ii)
Sr2+ + 2e = Sr
2Cl 2e = Cl2
or 2Cl = Cl2 + 2e
[1]
[1]
(iii)
hydrogen [1] and strontium hydroxide [1]
[2]
zinc + water = zinc oxide + hydrogen

heat [1] steam [1]
[1]
[2]
Sr + 2H2O = Sr(OH)2 + H2
Not balanced [1]
cold water
[2]
(b)(i)
(ii)
(c)(i)
(d)(i)
(ii)
[1]
TOTAL = 19
Question 6
(a)(i)
(ii)
(b)(i)
(ii)
moles of NiCO3 reacted = 0.08

mass of nickel carbonate reacted = 9.52 g
mass of nickel carbonate unreacted = 2.48 g
[1]
[1]
[1]
maximum number of moles of hydrated salt = 0.08

maximum mass of salt
= 0.08 x 281 = 22.48 g
percentage yield 10.4/22.48 x 100 = 46.3%
[1]
[1]
[1]
sulphuric acid
COND description of titration
repeat without indicator or with carbon
evaporation
any TWO
[3]
suitable reactants calcium chloride and sodium fluoride [1]

COND upon correct reagents
filter [1]
wash and dry precipitate [1]
OR Accept synthesis
calcium [1]
fluorine [1]
burn or heat [1]
[3]
TOTAL = 12
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Question 7
(a)
from methane [1]

and water [1]
OR electrolysis [1]
suitable electrolyte [1]
(b)(i)
(ii)
(c)(i)
(ii)
OR alkane [1]
cracking [1]
[2]
iron
[1]
lower temperature moves equilibrium to right

because forward reaction is exothermic
[1]
[1]
HH
endothermic
endothermic
exothermic
[1]
[1]
[1]
More heat given out than taken in [1]

2328 + 945 + 1308 = 75(kJ) [1]
OR More heat given out bond forming than taken in bond breaking [2]
Must mention bond breaking and forming
[2]
TOTAL = 10
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Table of results
reaction times completed [1] in seconds [1]
increasing [1]
[3]
(a) Graph. Points correctly plotted [3], 1 for each incorrect

straight line [1]
[4]
(b) fizzing/bubbling [1] slowed down [1] cleared [1]
[3]
(c) (i)
(ii)
Experiment 5 [1]
strongest/more concentrated acid [1] more collisions [1]
[3]
(d) marble [1] chip visible [1] acid used up [1]
[3]
(e) (i)
e.g. size of chips different [1] starting the timer [1]
[2]
measure mass of chips [1] time individual experiments [1]
[2]
(ii)
[sub total 20]

2
(a) colourless/white [1] crystals [1]
[2]
(b) liquefies [1] condensation at top of tube [1]

indicator paper goes red [1] then white [1]
(c) (i)
white [1] precipitate [1]

dissolves [1]
(ii)
[4]
[3]
white [1] precipitate [1]

clears [1]
[3]
(iii)
no change/reaction [1]
[1]
(iv)
no change/reaction [1]
[1]
(v)
alkaline gas [1], ammonia named [2]
[2]
(d) not a sulphate or halide [1]
[1]
(e) aluminium [1] nitrate [1] hydrated or similar [1]
[3]
[sub total 20]
[total 40]
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boxes filled in correctly to show:

measuring cylinder (1)
spatula (1)
beaker (1)
[3]
(b)
blue
[1]
(c)
heat (1)
to crystallising point (1)
[2]
(a)
electrodes correctly labelled
[1]
(b)
bubbles at positive/negative electrode (1)

bulb lights up (1)
(c)
[2]
lighted splint (1)

pops (1)
[2]
(a)
pestle (1) and mortar (1)
[2]
(b)
chlorophyll more soluble in ethanol or similar
[1]
(c)
filtration
[1]
(d)
chromatography (1), paper (1), add pigments (1), use of solvent (1)
[4]
Table of results:
volumes of gas correctly completed (21, 24, 39, 47 and 56)
- 1 for each incorrect
(a)
points correctly plotted in graph (3), - 1 for each incorrect

straight line (1)
(b)
(i)
experiment 5 (1)
(ii)
strongest/more concentrated acid (1)

more collisions (1)
(d)
[4]
experiment 2 (1)
not on line (1)
(c)
[3]
[2]
[3]
marble chip visible (1)

acid used up (1)
[2]
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(i)
e.g. size of chips different/starting the timer
[1]
(ii)
measure mass of chips/time individual experiments
[1]
(i)
white (1)
precipitate (1)
dissolves (1)
(ii)
[3]
white (1)
precipitate (1)
insoluble (1)
(c)
acid gas/named/hydrated salt
(d)
not a sulphate (1)
[3]
[1]
not a halide (1)
[2]
(e)
ammonia
[1]
(f)
nitrate (1)
hydrated/water (1)
[2]
(a)
2 arrows in correct positions (1) each
[2]
(b)
bromine (water) (1)

goes colourless (1)
[2]
(c)
suck-back problem
[2]
(a)
soil sample + water (1)

stir/heat (1)
filter (1)
add Universal Indicator (1)
chart (1)
(b)
[5]
more samples (1)

different parts of field (1)
[2]
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Syllabus
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
C
B
21
22
D
B
3
4
5
B
C
C
23
24
25
C
A
B
6
7
A
D
26
27
C
B
8
9
10
C
D
C
28
29
30
D
A
A
11
12
A
B
31
32
B
B
13
14
15
C
C
D
33
34
35
A
B
B
16
17
A
C
36
37
D
A
18
19
20
D
B
C
38
39
40
D
B
A
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1 (a)
(b)
(i)
2;2 (both needed)
(ii)
2 from:
floats on water/on surface; moves (on surface); forms a ball/melts;
disappears/dissolves
ALLOW: spits/explodes (at end of reaction)
NOT: reacts violently
(iii)
(iv)
Paper
02
[1]
[1]
[2]
blue;
solution is alkaline/sodium hydroxide/ (NaOH) is alkaline
ALLOW: (solution) is basic/is a base
[2]
2nd and 3rd boxes ticked (1 each)
[2]
(c)
faster/more reactive OWTTE (than potassium)
(d)
(i)
[1]
atoms of same element/same number of protons with different number of

neutrons/different mass numbers
NOT: elements/compounds with different mass numbers
[1]
(ii)
11
[1]
(iii)
19
[1]
(iv)
energy/nuclear fuel/nuclear power plants

NOT: nuclear weapons/unqualified fuel
[1]
[Total: 13]
2 (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
CO2
(i)
[1]
reduced;
metal;
endothermic
[3]
(ii)
carbon
[1]
(iii)
limewater;
turns cloudy/milky/goes white
[2]
add(aqueous) sodium hydroxide;

light blue ppt;
insoluble in excess
OR
add aqueous ammonia;
light blue ppt;
soluble in excess/giving dark blue solution
[3]
(i)
correct diagram (2,4)
[1]
(ii)
(period) 2
[1]
(i)
alkane(s)
[1]
(ii)
ethane
[1]
[Total: 14]
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ring around OH group only
[1]
(b)
unsaturated because it contains (C=C) double bonds (both points needed)
[1]
(c)
carbon dioxide; water
[2]
(d)
(i)
condenser
[1]
(ii)
100oC (unit needed)
[1]
(iii)
it is above the water/floats on water
[1]
(i)
on the origin line and directly below the spots
[1]
(ii)
[1]
(iii)
beaker with paper placed correctly and solvent level below the origin line and
both solvent and origin line labelled
[1]
(e)
(iv)
random movement of molecules/molecules move anywhere

NOT: molecules move from higher to lower concentration
(v)
correct formula for ethanol showing all atoms and bonds

ALLOW: OH group shown without bond
[1]
2nd and 4th boxes ticked
[1]
(vi)
[1]
[Total: 13]
4 (a)
(b)
(c)
substance containing different atoms bonded/ joined etc
[1]
treating acid soils/making plaster/any other specific reasonable use

NaCl;
CaCO3; in blast furnace/for making iron/making lime/any other specific reasonable use;
ammonium nitrate; N = 2, H = 4, O = 3;
[6]
80
[1]
[Total: 8]
5 (a)
it is (very) reactive/near top of reactivity series
[1]
gives off bubbles rapidly;

dissolves quickly;
[2]
(c)
for cutting/welding/for oxyacetylene blow torch
[1]
(d)
(i)
2H2O
[1]
(ii)
neutralization
[1]
(i)
burette
[1]
(ii)
starts alkaline/stated alkaline pH;

pH decreases/to stated lower pH
NOT: becomes more acid
[2]
(b)
(e)
[Total: 9]
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PbBr2
[1]
(b)
giant; ionic
[2]
(c)
(i)
[1]
(ii)
platinum
[1]
(iii)
ions can move/so it can conduct electricity

NOT: ions are free
[1]
bromine;
lead
[2]
(i)
Br2
[1]
(ii)
orange/brown/red-brown: NOT yellow
[1]
(iii)
bromine is more reactive than iodine/bromine is higher in the activity series than
iodine (must be comparison)
ALLOW: ideas about stronger bonding in NaBr
[1]
(i)
correct formula showing all atoms and bonds
[1]
(ii)
[1]
(iv)
(d)
(e)
[Total: 13]
7 (a)
A + D (both needed);
reason: high melting point/coloured chlorides/coloured compounds
NOT: properties of transition elements not shown in the table
[2]
(b)
iron sulphate
[1]
(c)
idea of measuring volume of gas/amount of gas;

in measuring cylinder/tube;
idea of measuring (volume of gas) with time/time intervals;
[3]
(d)
(i)
doubling concentration doubles rate/rate proportional to concentration = 2

increasing concentration increases rate/speed = 1
[2]
(ii)
slower/decreases
[1]
(iii)
slower/decreases
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
noble gas
acidic oxide
can be polymerised
active component
treatment of water
product of respiration
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argon
carbon dioxide
ethene
oxygen
chlorine
carbon dioxide
[TOTAL = 6]
2 More than required number of answers [0]

(i)
A, B, D
(ii)
D
(iii) F
(iv) C and E
(v)
A
(vi) E
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[TOTAL = 6]
3 (a)
(b)
(c)
limestone or marble or chalk or coral or calcite or aragonite
[1]
(i)
100
56 ignore units in both cases
[1]
[1]
(ii)
7.00kg is 1/8 of 56
1/8 of 100kg is 12.5kg
Give both marks for correct answer without explanation. Ignore missing units
but penalise wrong units
[1]
[1]
(i)
Any reasonable explanation

Plants prefer soil pH about 7
Plants do not grow (well) in acidic soils/plants grow better
To increase crop yields
Any ONE
Do NOT accept in acidic soils plants die
(ii)
(iii)
[1]
With calcium carbonate, pH cannot go above 7

It is not washed away by the rain/remains longer in the soil
It is not absorbed by the plant
OR
With calcium oxide, pH can go above 7
It is washed away by the rain
[1]
Any correct use - making steel/iron, making cement, making glass,

disposing of acid wastes, removing sulphur dioxide from flue
gases, (stone in) building, indigestion tablets, toothpaste, cosmetics etc
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[TOTAL = 9]
4 (a)
(b)
(i)
CH4 + 2O2 = CO2 + 2H2O

Not balanced [1] ONLY
[2]
(ii)
carbon monoxide is formed

COND it is poisonous
NOT incomplete combustion
[1]
[1]
Burns to form sulphur dioxide

Comment about acid rain/lung disease e.g. bronchitis
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(i)
Transition elements/metals or d block elements
[1]
(ii)
carbon monoxide is changed into carbon dioxide

hydrocarbons to carbon dioxide and water (by reacting with the oxygen)
[1]
[1]
[TOTAL = 9]
5 (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(i)
iron
[1]
(ii)
advantage
higher yield
explanation
lower temperature favours the exothermic reaction
(that is the forward reaction)
[1]
(i)
Sent over the catalyst again or used to make more ammonia

NOT just reused
[1]
(ii)
It has the highest boiling point
[1]
(i)
CO2 + 2NH3 = CO(NH2)2 + H2O

Not balanced [1]
[2]
(ii)
Any comment based on deficiency of PK/or ONLY provides Nitrogen as a

nutrient
NOT soil pH
Correct diagram for urea

one error ONLY [2]
two errors ONLY [1]
three errors 0
[1]
[1]
[3]
[TOTAL = 11]
6 (a)
composition by
mass/g
number of moles
of atoms
simplest mole ratio
of atoms
copper
(4.80)
iron
(4.20)
sulphur
4.8
[1]
0.075
0.075
0.15
[1]
[1]
The empirical formula is CuFeS2

(b)
(c)
[3]
[1]
(i)
impure copper/blister copper/boulder copper etc

(pure) copper
copper sulphate or nitrate or chloride or contains Cu2+aq
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii)
Cu2+ + 2e- = Cu
[1]
(iii)
Zinc
[1]
Copper has delocalised electrons

In sulphur the electrons are localised or cannot move in the piece of sulphur
In copper there are layers of copper atoms/ions
Which can slip
In sulphur there are no layers
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[1]
[1]
[TOTAL = 13]
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(c)
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(i)
greater initial slope or levels off later

Twice final volume
[1]
[1]
(ii)
smaller slope
same final volume
[1]
[1]
more particles in same volume/particles closer together

greater collision rate
[1]
[1]
molecules move faster

greater collision rate
[1]
[1]
OR molecules have more energy

so more will have sufficient energy to react
[1]
[1]
(i)
glucose
oxygen
[1]
[1]
(ii)
chlorophyll
[1]
[TOTAL = 11]
8 (a)
(b)
(c)
(i)
biological catalyst
[1]
(ii)
linkage ----O---same unit as in glucose as on question paper that is rectangles
[1]
(iii)
chromatography
[1]
(i)
--NHCOlinkage
different units
-NH and -CO on same monomer unit
All three [2] two points [1]
[2]
(ii)
amino acids
[1]
(i)
propanol + ethanoic acid = propyl ethanoate + water

reactants [1] products [1]
[2]
(ii)
ester linkage correct

rest of molecule correct
[1]
[1]
(iii)
bromine water
fat 1
orange or yellow or brown to colourless
fat 2
remains orange or yellow or brown
Accept Potassium Manganate(VII) with corresponding colour changes
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iv)
soap or sodium salts (of carboxylic acids)/sodium stearate

alcohol/glycerol
[1]
[1]
[TOTAL = 15]
[6+6+9+9+11+13+11+15 = 80]
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1 Table of results Experiments 1, 2 and 3

Initial and final temperature boxes correctly completed(2)
Comparable to Supervisor(2)
Observations
Zinc
Iron
Magnesium
(a)
fizz/bubbles(1)
colour of solution paler(1)
lighted splint pops(1)
(i)
magnesium(1)
(ii)
highest (temperature) difference(1)
colour of solution paler/brown(1)

brown/red residue(1)
[9]
bubbles given off (most) rapidly/ most vigorous reaction(1)

(iii)
not reference to reactivity series
[2]
hydrogen(1)
[1]
Experiments 4 and 5
Magnesium and zinc temperature boxes correctly completed(1)
Comparable to Supervisor(2)
[3]
(b)
Graph points plotted correctly(2) smooth line graphs(1) labels(1)
[4]
(c)
temperature from graph(1) any indication on graph(1)
[2]
sub total [22]
2 (a)
reference to solid smaller/sublimate description e.g. white solid(1)

indicator paper turned blue(1) then red(1)
[3]
(i) colour(1) pH(1) eg green/orange <7
[2]
(ii) indicator/litmus turns blue(1) reference to smell(1)
[2]
(iii) white(1) precipitate(1)
[2]
(iv) white precipitate(1)
[1]
(ii) yellow(1) precipitate(1)
[2]
(iii) yellow(1) precipitate(1)
[2]
(e)
ammonia(1)
[1]
(f)
ammonium(1) chloride(1)
[2]
(g)
iodide(1)
[1]
(c)
(d)
sub total [18]

[Total for paper 40]
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Boxes filled in correctly to show

tongs(1)
watch glass/evaporating basin/dish(1)
beaker(1)
oxidation/combustion/exothermic/redox(1)
> 7(1)
[3]
[1]
[1]
brown/orange(1)
oxygen used in rusting(1) not air
[1]
[1]
(c)
25
100 (1) = 17%/ 16.6 17%(1) 2 for correct answer
150
[2]
(d)
more rust/quicker to rust/water further up tube/tube fills up(1)
[1]
(b)
(c)
2 (a)
(b)
(a)
(b)
(c)
table of results
all volumes correct (2) 0, 9, 35, 62, 81, 88, 89
graph
points (2) S-shaped curve joining all points(1)
exothermic/displacement/oxidation/redox(1)
(i)
slow at start/speeds up/slows down at end max 2
(ii) surface dirty owtte at start/then clean/calcium being used up/warms up
max 2
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(a)
(b)
(c)
table of results
temperatures correctly completed(3) differences(1)
zinc
24
56
32
iron
25
41
16
magnesium
23
69
46
(i)
magnesium(1)
(ii) gas evolved rapidly/reacts(1) greatest (temperature) difference(1)
(iii) hydrogen(1)
Table of results temperatures correct (6)
Time /s
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
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zinc
24
27
29
33
37
40
43
Paper
6
[4]
[1]
[2]
[1]
[6]
magnesium
26
54
62
67
68
67
65
Graph. Points plotted correctly(2) - 1 for each incorrect

Smooth lines(1) labels(1)
temperature after 5s/ 25-26C 0.5C(1) indication on grid(1)
sketch line for Mg below powder Mg(1)
sketch line for iron powder below zinc/ any line below top curve(1)
prevent heat loss/insulation(1)
one improvement e.g. use a burette/pipette to measure solution/ lid(1)
[4]
[2]
[2]
[1]
[1]
5 (a)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(ii) red(1) litmus turns blue(1) reference to smell(1) max 2

weak(1) acid(1)
ammonia(1)
ammonium chloride(1)
potassium iodide(1)
[2]
[2]
[1]
[1]
[1]
6 (a)
(b)
paint sample + water(1) filter(1) solid residue(1) max 2

solid + organic solvent(1) add to paper(1)
chromatography(1) use of solvent(1) description of spots(1)
max 4 NB use of water = max 1 for chromatography
(i)
apply paint, start timer(1) method of checking dry, note time(1)
no painting = 0
(ii) correct method(1) e.g. hair drier/wind/fan/increase temperature.
NOT catalyst.
[2]
(c)
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
A
C
B
A
21
22
23
24
C
D
C
B
25
6
7
8
9
C
C
B
D
26
27
28
29
D
C
C
C
10
30
11
12
13
14
B
D
A
D
31
32
33
34
B
B
D
C
15
35
16
17
18
19
B
C
C
A
36
37
38
39
A
C
B
D
20
40
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(a) sulphur dioxide

ALLOW: SO2/sulphur/S
[1]
(b) carbon dioxide

ALLOW: CO2
[1]
(c) carbon monoxide

ALLOW: CO
[1]
(d) water
ALLOW: H2O
[1]
(e) calcium oxide

ALLOW: CaO/calcium/Ca
[1]
(f) calcium oxide and sodium oxide

ALLOW: correct formulae or calcium and sodium
[1]
(g) both bonds shown by dot and cross

ALLOW: dot and cross anywhere along the bonding line
[1]
(h) P2O3
ALLOW: 2P2O3
[1]
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(a) (i) monomers
[1]
(ii) alkenes
[1]
(iii) contains (carbon-carbon) double bonds

ALLOW: can add on extra hydrogen
substance containing hydrogen and carbon only
[1]
[1]
(iv) bromine water/acidified potassium permanganate

no reaction/stays orange/nothing
(bromine) decolourised/goes colourless
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) addition/additional
ALLOW: ethene/alkene
[1]
(c) (i) any two of:

chloride/hydrogencarbonate/nitrate/sulphate
ALLOW: correct formulae
[1]
(ii) calcium/Ca2+/Ca
[1]
(iii) 40 (mg)
[1]
(iv) chloride/Cl
[1]
(v) nitrate/NO3
[1]
(vi) e/e
[1]
(d) 2nd box down ticked
[1]
(e) (i) condenser/condensing tube
[1]
(ii) beaker
[1]
(iii) it is different/boiling point (in flask) is higher/pure water is lower
[1]
(f) any two of:

bacteria or soil particles are larger than gaps in limestone/
water particles are smaller than gaps in limestone/
particles/bacteria or soil (particles) are larger than water molecules
idea of bacterial or soil particles trapped above the limestone/
idea of filtration
ALLOW: particles/bacteria or soil (particles) are larger than water molecules
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(a) aluminium aircraft bodies;

potassium very soft;
platinum electrodes;
iron extracted from haematite;
Paper
02
[4]
(b) any two of:

fizzing or bubbles/
iron disappears or dissolves/
solution becomes coloured/green
NOT: gets warm/iron changes colour/precipitate formed
(c) (i) mixture;
iron;
harder/stronger/more brittle or other suitable comment
ALLOW: hard/strong
(ii) any alloy e.g. brass/bronze
[2]
[3]
[1]
(iii) any two methods e.g.

galvanising/painting/covering with oil/sacrificial protection (or description)/
plating with another metal
NOT: unspecified coating
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(a) increases (at first) ALLOW: becomes acidic;

then decreases/becomes less acidic
NOT: reference to pH values/ends up alkaline
[2]
(b) (i) any two of:

sweet is acidic/
saliva only produced gradually or saliva not present at first (so pH goes down at first)/
saliva neutralises the acid ALLOW: neutralises the sweet/
as more saliva produced more acid neutralised/
[2]
(ii) neutralisation
[1]
(c) (i) -OH group circled
[1]
(ii) carboxylic (acid)
[1]
(iii) CH3CO2H/CH3COOH/correct displayed formula

ALLOW: C2H4O2
[1]
(d) (i) gas given off/carbon dioxide given off

IGNORE: wrong gas
(ii) filter funnel and filter paper;
ALLOW: just filter paper cone
calcium citrate/precipitate shown in funnel and filtrate below
(if no labels max 1 mark)
[1]
[2]
(iii) to remove (excess) lemon juice

ALLOW: to remove impurities
[1]
(iv) evaporate (off water)/boil off some of the water and leave
ALLOW: leave solution in warm place/on the windowsill
NOT: heat without suitable qualification
[1]
(v) microorganisms
[1]
(a) (i) removal of oxygen from compound/electron gain/decrease in oxidation number

ALLOW: addition of hydrogen
[1]
(ii) copper
[1]
(iii) idea of electric circuit;

bulb lights/meter gives reading
NOT: electrolysis/melt the substance to see if it conducts
[2]
(b) (i) hydrocarbons (in coal)/the coal

ALLOW: from the damp cotton wool
(ii) close together/randomly arranged
NOT: further apart than in a solid
moving (from place to place/randomly)/random movement
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(a) proton number/atomic number/number of + charges in nucleus
[1]
(b) they have the same (relative) atomic mass
[1]
(c) noble gases/group 0/group 8/group 18/rare gases
[1]
(d) any 3 differences e.g.

no atomic numbers shown/
no relative atomic masses shown/
(Newlands) groups are horizontal or periods are vertical/
no block for transition elements/
Co and Ni appear to be in with halogens or other similar discrepancies/
some elements not in correct order of molar masses/
more elements in modern table/
no man made elements/
any other suitable difference
[3]
(e) (i) layers slide over each other/layers flake off easily/forces between layers weak
NOT: weak forces between carbon atoms (without any further details)
(ii) no weak bonds/only strong bonds
ALLOW: giant structure/lattice of covalent bonds
7
Paper
02
[1]
[1]
(a) methane
water
copper
[1]
(b) silver conducts/yes;

sodium chloride soluble;
sulphur insoluble;
copper sulphate no;
[4]
(c) (i) graphite/platinum
[1]
(ii) chlorine/Cl2 NOT Cl;

hydrogen/H2 NOT H
ALLOW: 1 mark for chlorine and hydrogen at incorrect electrodes
[2]
(iii) anode
[1]
(iv) in solid ions cannot move/fixed in place;

in aqueous solution ions move
[2]
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simple distillation
[1]
diffusion or fractional distillation
[1]
crystallisation
[1]
[1]
filtration
[1]
NOTE As the candidate are selecting from a list, the above are the only acceptable
responses.
[Total: 5]
(a)
23
11Na
[1]
40
18Ar
[1]
31
3
15P
[1] for charge and [1] for symbol etc.
[2]
27
3+
13Al
[1] for charge and [1] for symbol etc.

ACCEPT +3 and 3
NOTE Only the above are to be awarded the mark
[2]
(b) particle B or 2311Na or sodium

COND they have the same proton number or the same number of protons
or the same atomic number
NOT the same number of electrons
Accept same number of electrons and protons
[1]
[1]
[Total: 8]
(a) Correct ratio MgBr2 or Mg 2Br

Accept anywhere in space
IF formula suggests covalency then [1] only for MgBr2
or Mg 2Br
correct charges Mg2+ and Br
Do not be concerned about location of minus sign
8e around bromine
NOTE do not require correct coding just 7 and 1 coded differently
NOTE ignore electrons around magnesium
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) pattern or order or regular or repeat or alternate

COND positive and negative ions or atoms or molecules or particles
NOTE Accept a sketch that shows the above, that is particles arranged in a regular
way, e.g. any ionic compound such as sodium chloride
(ii) Any reason from the list:
charges must balance
or based on valencies
or group II and group VII
or 2e in outer level and 7e in outer level
or magnesium loses 2 electrons and bromine gains 1 electron (per atom)
(iii) reducing or reduction or reductant
lost electrons or given or donated electrons or transferred (to bromine)
reduced
gained or accepted electrons
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[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(a) (i) bleach for wood pulp or preserving food or sterilising

or in wine making or as a refrigerant or in metallurgy or
(liquid) sulphur dioxide is used in the petroleum industry
or kill microbes(etc) or insecticide
[1]
(ii) (react with) oxygen or air

NOT burnt/burn in air/oxygen
450C
vanadium oxide catalyst (if oxidation state given has to be correct) or platinum
If four conditions are given which include high pressure then MAX [2]
High pressure is incorrect MAX 10 atm.
(iii) ammonium sulphate or superphosphate
or potassium sulphate or magnesium sulphate
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) vaporisation or boiling or evaporation

condensation or liquefaction
NOTE order in which changes are given is not important
NOT liquid => gas => liquid
[1]
[1]
(ii) to get maximum yield of zinc or reduce all zinc oxide

NOTE the above mark is awarded for why add excess carbon moves equilibrium to
right or to favours the products or removes CO2 from equilibrium
NOTE this mark is awarded for how does the addition of excess carbon give max
yield of zinc
NOTE Allow any coherent explanation flexibly based on the above ideas
EXAMPLES:
moves equilibrium to right [1] because carbon dioxide removed [1]
to get maximum yield of zinc [1] as equilibrium moves to right [1]
NOT just to make CO from CO2
(c) (i) Zn2+ + 2e = Zn
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) 4OH 4e = O2 + 2H2O

or 4OH = O2 + 2H2O + 4e
or 2H2O = 4H+ + O2 + 4e
or 2H2O 4e = 4H+ + O2
oxygen as product [1]
[2]
(iii) sulphuric acid

NOTE there are no alternative answers to the above
[1]
(d) prevent iron from rusting NOT with galvanising or sacrificial protection
making brass or making alloys NOT bronze
electroplating or as an electrode in electrolysis
cells
roofing
sacrificial protection
coinage
TWO uses
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(a) (i) equilibrium to left or many molecules and few ions or

partially ionised or reverse reaction favoured
[1]
(ii) Water donates proton

methylamine accepts a proton
NOTE If hydrogen ion then ONLY [1] provided both are correct
[1]
[1]
(b) less than 12 more than 7

smaller concentration of hydroxide ions or partially dissociated or
poor proton acceptor or poor H+ acceptor
NOT it is a weak base
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) CH3NH2 + HCl = CH3NH3Cl

methylammonium chloride
NOTE the equation must be as written, the equation with sulphuric acid has been
given as guidance.
(ii) brown precipitate
ACCEPT orange or red/brown or brick red or brown/red
(iii) sodium hydroxide or any named strong base
(a) (i) heat (energy)
[1]
[1]
[Total: 9]
[1]
(ii) exothermic
[1]
(iii) C2H5OH + 3O2 = 2CO2 + 3H2O

For CO2 + H2O ONLY [1]
[2]
(iv) plotting points correctly

straight line
between 2640 and 2700kJ/mol
NOTE minus sign needed
[1]
[1]
[1]
(v) general (molecular) formula

similar chemical properties or react same way
NOT a comment about physical properties
ANY TWO
(b)
[1]
[1]
CH3- CH(OH)-CH3
NOT C3H7OH
propan-2-ol 2 is needed
NOTE the name and the formula must correspond for both marks
accept full structural formula all bonds shown correctly
accept formulae of the ether
NOT CH3- CH(HO)-CH3
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(c) (i) cracking

heat (alkane) or (alkane) and catalyst
NOTE thermal cracking or catalytic cracking [2]
alkane = alkene + hydrogen
ANY TWO
OR steam reforming
CH4 + H2O = CO + 3H2
or water/steam
catalyst or heat
[2]
[2]
[1]
[1]
(ii) combustion or burning

incomplete or insufficient oxygen/air
OR ACCEPT steam reforming as above
[1]
[1]
[2]
(iii) high pressure

COND forward reaction volume decrease
or volume of reactants greater than that of products
or fewer moles of gas on the right
or fewer gas molecules on right
NOTE accept correct arguments about either reactants or products
(d) (i) methyl ethanoate
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) propanoic acid or propanal
[1]
(iii) ethene
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[1]
[Total: 20]
(a) (i) lower concentration

ACCEPT without reference to experiment 2
but higher concentration must be referred to expt 1
COND fewer collisions or lower rate of collision
(ii) powdered so larger surface area
COND so more collisions or higher rate of collisions
(iii) higher temperature particles move faster
or more particles have enough energy to react or have more energy
or more particles have Ea
COND collide more frequently
or more particles have energy to react
or more collisions result in a reaction
NOTE for conformity faster collisions = rate of collisions
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(b) (i) from origin

gradient decreases until = 0
therefore has to be a curve
Paper
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[1]
[1]
(ii) mass of one mole of CaCO3 = 100

number of moles of CaCO3 = 0.3/100 = 0.003
moles of HCl = 5/1000 x 1 = 0.005
reagent in excess is CaCO3
ecf from above
would need 0.006 moles of HCl
or hydrochloric acid only reacts with 0.0025 moles of CaCO3
NOTE this mark needs to show recognition of the 1:2 ratio
(iii) mark ecf to (ii), that is from moles of limiting reagent in (ii)
moles of CO2 = 0.005 x 0.5 x 24 = 0.06 dm3
NOT cm3 unless numerically correct. 60 cm3
Ignore other units
NOTE If both number of moles integers then no ecf for (ii) and (iii)
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 13]
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Table of results
For all Experiments
Initial temperature boxes correctly completed (1)
Final temperature boxes correctly completed (1)
Each experiment comparable to Supervisor 3 C, 4 1 = (4)
[7]
(a) rapid/fast/violent (1) bubbles/fizz (1)
[2]
(b) appropriate scale for y axis (1)

4 bars correctly drawn (2), 1 for incorrect bar, no labels = 1
[3]
(c) compare candidates results

(i) Experiment 1 (1)
[1]
(ii) Experiment 4 (1)
[1]
(d) correct reference to particle size/surface area (1)

different chemicals used/calcium oxide is more reactive with hydrochloric acid than
calcium carbonate (1)
[2]
(e) hydrochloric acid (1) solid all gone at end of reaction (1)
[2]
(f) temperature changes would be smaller/less (1)

larger volumes of acid (1)
[2]
[Total: 20]
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(a) liquid
colour
pH
P
red/pink
1-3
Q
purple/blue
11-14
R
yellow/orange/red 1-6
S
red
1-3
Colours correct (1), compare supervisors
pH values correct (1)
[2]
(b) (i) bubbles/fizz (1)

lighted splint (1) pops (1)
[3]
(ii)
Q
R
S
no reaction/change (1)
bubbles/fizz
bubbles/fizz (1)
[2]
(c) bubbles/fizz (1)

[3]
(d) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(e) green (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(f) hydrogen (1)
[1]
(g) carbon dioxide (1)
[1]
(h) hydrochloric acid/HCl (1)
[1]
(i) alkali (1) or sodium hydroxide (2)
[2]
(j) weak acid (1)
[1]
[Total: 20]
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(a) (i) correct indication for crystals (1)

(ii) correct indication of heat (1) no labels but correct position max 1
[2]
(b) to cool/condense the water/gas/liquid (1)
[1]
(c) blue (1) to white/grey (1)
[2]
(a) brown/orange/red-brown (1)
[1]
(b) (i) takes the place of oxygen owtte (1) not air
[1]
(ii) 16.617% (1)
[1]
(c) (i) formation of rust slower (1)
[1]
(ii) no effect (1)

3
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[1]
(a) So that all acid is used up/neutralised (1)
[1]
(b) filter (1)
[1]
(c) (i) no more solid/solute can dissolve (1) at that temperature (1)
[2]
(ii) use a glass rod to show crystals forming/observe crystals

forming on edge of solution (1)
[1]
(d) to prevent breakdown of the crystals/not form powder/not lose water (1)
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06
Table of results
For all experiments
Initial temperature boxes correctly completed
18, 26, 16, 22
and final temperature boxes correctly completed (3) 1 for each incorrect
19, 29, 21, 41
[4]
1, 3, 5, 19
(a) bubbles/fizz (1)
[1]
(b) Appropriate scale for y-axis (1)

4 bars correctly drawn (2), 1 for incorrect bar
[3]
(c) (i) Experiment 1 (1)
[1]
(ii) Experiment 4 (1)
[1]
(d) correct reference to particle size/surface area (1)

different chemicals used owtte (1)
[2]
(e) reason (1) for specified reagent (1)

e.g. marble chips (1) visible at end of reaction (1)
[2]
(f) temperature changes would be smaller/less (1)

larger volume of acid (1)
[2]
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(ii) Q
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blue/purple (1) 1114 (1)
[2]
no reaction/change (1)
bubbles/fizz (1)
[2]
(c) bubbles/fizz (1)

[3]
(e) green (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(f) hydrogen (1)
[1]
(g) carbon dioxide (1)
[1]
(h) hydrochloric acid/HCl (1)
[1]
(i) weak (1) acid (1)
[2]
volumes correctly completed

time/minutes
volume/cm3
18
30
33
42
10
45
12
46
[3]
(a) All points plotted correctly (2)

1 for any incorrect
[3]
(b) (i) at 6 minutes (1)
[1]
(ii) 37/38 cm3 (1)

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[1]
same volume/mass of fuel/idea of fair test (1)

initial temperature of water (1)
burn/ignite fuel (1)
record temperature of water (1)
repeat (1)
compare e.g. greatest temperature rise in specified time shows better fuel (1)
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
B
B
21
22
D
D
3
4
5
B
A
D
23
24
25
A
C
C
6
7
C
C
26
27
A
A
8
9
10
D
A
B
28
29
30
B
B
C
11
12
B
C
31
32
D
D
13
14
15
B
D
A
33
34
35
A
C
D
16
17
D
A
36
37
A
C
18
19
20
C
C
B
38
39
40
B
B
A
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2
(a) metal;
non-metal;
non-metal;
non-metal;
non-metal;
ALLOW: named metal or non-metal or correct symbols
[5]
(b) metallic character decreases (across the table)/metals on the left and non-metals on
the right
ALLOW: metals get less reactive (across the table)/metals conduct better across the
table)
(c) (i) electrons shown in shells as 2,8,1

ALLOW 2,8,1
(ii) + e/electron (on the right)
[1]
[1]
[1]
(d) soft; increase; lithium; basic;
[4]
[Total: 12]
(a) sulphur dioxide combustion of fossil fuels containing sulphur;

carbon monoxide incomplete combustion of fossil fuels;
ALLOW: carbon monoxide car exhausts
nitrogen oxides car exhausts;
(b) (i) oxygen is added

ALLOW: electrons are lost (from sulphur dioxide)
[3]
[1]
(ii) 21%
ALLOW 19-22%
[1]
(iii) neutralisation
[1]
(iv) Any two of:

crops remove nitrogen (or phosphorus or potassium) from soil/
nitrogen or essential elements etc. removed when crops harvested;
fertilisers provide nitrogen or essential elements or nutrients or minerals/
fertilisers improve plant growth or yield;
[2]
(v) ammonium nitrate

NOT: ammonia nitrate/ammonium salt/nitrate salt
[1]
[Total: 9]
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Paper
2
(a) (i) heating (calcium carbonate in a furnace)
[1]
(ii) CaCO3 CaO + CO2
[1]
(iii) neutralising (acid) soil/neutralising industrial waste

ALLOW: for making mortar/for making limewater
NOT: for limewater
[1]
(b) (i) thermometer;

flask;
measuring cylinder;
[3]
(ii) calcium carbonate + hydrochloric acid calcium chloride + carbon dioxide + water
(1 mark for correct reactants; 1 mark for correct products)
ALLOW: hydrogen chloride in place of hydrochloric acid
(iii) 86s
ALLOW: between 81 and 90s
[2]
[1]
(iv) slope of graph steeper and always above other line;

graph flattens out at 80 cm3 gas;
[2]
(v) (speed) decreased/less/slower;

(speed) increased/more/faster;
[2]
[Total: 13]
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(a) haematite (or any other correct ore)

NOT: iron oxide
[1]
(b) (i) calcium carbonate/limestone/CaCO3
[1]
(ii) C/just above the iron
[1]
(c) (i) 2C + O2 2CO

1 mark for O2; 1 mark for 2C and 2CO;
[2]
(ii) poisonous/toxic/kills you/deadly/suffocates you

NOT: harmful/causes breathing difficulties
[1]
(d) 1st and 3rd boxes ticked
[1]
(e) Any two of:

blast furnace can only be used for metals below zinc or carbon;
aluminium is very reactive or high in the reactivity series or too reactive or higher then
iron in the reactivity series;
carbon cannot remove oxygen from aluminium oxide/carbon cannot displace
aluminium;
(f)
aluminium above carbon in reactivity series or more reactive than C = 2 marks

too much heat required for carbon to remove oxygen from aluminium oxide = 2 marks
[2]
(i) electrolysis
[1]
(ii) aircraft bodies/car bodies/(overhead) power cables/drinks cans/window frames etc.
[1]
[Total: 11]
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Paper
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(a) (i) temperature of the water rises/heat given to the water/heat or energy given out/the
thermometer reading goes up
(ii) carbon dioxide + water (1 mark each)
[1]
[2]
(b) any two from coal/natural gas/wood/paraffin/any other suitable fuel containing carbon
ALLOW: named alcohols (except ethanol)
NOT: alkenes/named alkenes/naphtha
[2]
(c) OH/OH
NOT: complete formula for ethanol
[1]
(d) blue cobalt chloride (paper); turns pink

or white/anhydrous copper sulphate; turns blue
[2]
(e) (i) painting/galvanising/covering with plastic/sacrificial protection/(electro)plating

ALLOW: oiling/greasing
NOT: removing air/removing water
[1]
(ii) contains water

NOT: dissolves in water
[1]
(iii) Any two of:

high boiling point or melting point;
can act as catalyst;
forms coloured compounds;
high density;
compounds can have variable oxidation states or have ions with different charges;
ALLOW: general metallic properties e.g. conducts electricity; conducts heat; ductile
etc.
NOT: not very reactive
[2]
[Total: 12]
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(a) Any two of;

(group of similar organic) compounds with same chemical properties;
(group of similar organic) compounds showing trend in physical properties;
have same functional group;
have same general formula;
members differ by CH2 group;
ALLOW: can be made by same method
(b) ethane;
correct structure of ethane;
ALLOW: correct structure from incorrectly named alkane
(c) 1st row
correct structure of ethene;
use e.g. for making plastics/ethanol etc.;
2nd row
correct structure of ethanoic acid;
3rd row
C2H4Br2;
4th row
methane;
fuel;
(d) 188
ALLOW: error carried forward from incorrect structure in the table
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[2]
[2]
[2]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
[Total: 11]
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Paper
2
(a) (i) ions cannot move in solid;

ions move when molten;
[2]
(ii) calcium has atoms/particles closely packed together/regularly arranged/strong

forces between particles/particles cant move;
ALLOW: calcium has high boiling point (because of strong forces between
particles)
chlorine has molecules/particles randomly arranged/far apart/particles can move
easily (from place to place);
ALLOW: chlorine has low boiling point (because of weak forces between particles)
(b) (i) chlorine;

calcium;
ALLOW: For 1 mark: calcium and chlorine the wrong way round
NOT: chloride/chloride ions
[2]
[2]
(ii) graphite/carbon
[1]
(iii) to prevent it from reacting with the air/oxygen

ALLOW: does not react/prevents (other) reactions (with calcium)
[1]
(iv) any noble gas

ALLOW: nitrogen
[1]
(c) with sodium hydroxide

white precipitate; insoluble in excess;
with ammonia
no precipitate/(very slight) white precipitate
ALLOW: no reaction/no change
[2]
[1]
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red litmus paper blue

OR white fumes/smoke with HCl (g) or (aq)
[1]
chlorine
[1]
pop with a lighted splint or burn with a pop or goes pop and extinguishes flame
NOT glowing splint
[1]
oxygen
[1]
carbon dioxide
ACCEPT correct formulae
[1]
[Total: 5]
(a) 3Na : 1N correct ratio

correct charges
8e around N
[1]
[1]
[1]
if no symbols then must have correct key

if covalent only mark 1
ignore electrons around sodium
if the response includes both a correct and an incorrect answer
do not select correct one, mark = [0]
(b) (i) positive ions or cations
NOT atoms or cores or nuclei
layers or lattice or regular pattern
delocalised or free or mobile electrons or sea
OR positive ions or cations
attraction between ions and electrons
the attraction/electrostatic bonding must be between ions and
delocalised electrons, between cations and anions does not score
ACCEPT bond if qualified - electrostatic bond, etc.
if molecular or molecules then cannot score cation mark
(ii) delocalised/free/mobile electrons
or electrons can move
layers or ions or atoms or particles
NB more flexible than 2(b)(i)
can slip or move past each other or bonding non-directional
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(c) (i) tetrahedral

1Si : 4O bonded/surrounded, etc.
1O : 2 Si
[1]
[1]
[1]
NOT molecules of oxygen, etc.

NOT intermolecular forces
ONLY tetrahedral can score for either of the above
Despite what the question states, ACCEPT a clear accurate diagram which shows the
above three points.
(ii) hard
high mp or bp
colourless (NOT clear) or shiny or translucent
non/poor conductor (of electricity)
brittle
insoluble
any TWO
NOT crystalline or strong
[2]
[Total: 14]
(a)
(i) water or moisture ACCEPT salty water

air or oxygen
(ii) galvanising or coat with zinc
tin plate
chromium plate
nickel plate
cobalt plate
copper plate
cover with aluminium
anodic protection or sacrificial protection
cathodic protection
cover with plastic
alloying (ignore any named metal)
any TWO
NOT just plate or electroplate need electroplate with suitable metal
NOT oil
ACCEPT both galvanising and sacrificial protection
(b)
(i) hydrogen or carbon or carbon monoxide or methane

or more reactive metal NOT Group I
(ii) any correct equation
only error not balanced [1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
[2]
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(i) 196
[1]
(ii) 112/196 100

= 57(.1)% ACCEPT 57 to nearest whole number
mark e.c.f. to (c)(i) provided percentage not greater than 100%
ONLY ACCEPT 112/answer (c)(i) 100
otherwise [0]
[1]
[1]
(i) forms carbon dioxide/carbon monoxide (which escapes)
[1]
(ii) forms silicon(IV) oxide or silicon oxide or silica

OR CaO reacts with SiO2
to form slag or calcium silicate
ignore an incorrect formula if a correct name slag given
NOT Si + O2 + CaO form slag, this gains mark for slag only
[1]
[1]
[Total: 13]
4
(a)
(i) C6H5COOH or C6H5CO2H

NOT C7H6O2 /C6H6COO
[1]
(ii) sodium hydroxide + benzoic acid = sodium benzoate + water

correct spelling needed NOT benzenoate
ACCEPT correct symbol equation
[1]
(iii) sodium carbonate or oxide or hydrogencarbonate

any TWO
NOT Na
(b)
[2]
(i) 7.7%
[1]
(ii) for any number: equal number ratio

for example 1:1 or 6:6
[2]
(iii) empirical formula is CH

molecular formula is C6H6
no e.c.f., award of marks not dependent on (ii)
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) C6H8O6
[1]
(ii) carbon carbon double bond or alkene

alcohol or hydroxyl or hydroxy
NOT hydroxide
hydroxide and alcohol = 0
[1]
[1]
[Total: 12]
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(i) 2H+ + 2e H2
[1]
(ii) 2Cl 2e Cl2 or 2Cl Cl2 + 2e
[1]
(iii) Na+ and OH are left

OR Cl removed OH left
NB ions by name or formula essential
NOT any reaction of Na or Na+
NOT Na+ and OH combine
[1]
(i) sterilise/disinfect water or kill microbes/germs bacteria, etc.

NOT just to make it safe to drink or purify it or clean it
treat above as neutral they do not negate a correct response
[1]
(ii) ammonia or methanol or hydrogen chloride or margarine

NOT nylon
[1]
(iii) fat or lipid or triester or named fat or glyceryl stearate

or vegetable oil
heat
[1]
[1]
[Total: 7]
(a) (i)
aqueous
tin
manganese
solution
Sn
Mn
R
tin(II) nitrate
manganese(II) nitrate NR
R
R
silver(I) nitrate
zinc nitrate
NR
R
[1] for each row
ignore anything written in blank space
(b)
silver
Ag
NR
NR
zinc
Zn
R
NR
R
NR
[3]
(ii) Sn + 2Ag+ Sn2+ + 2Ag

all species correct [1]
accept equation with Sn4+
[2]
(iii) Mn to Mn2+ need both species

electron loss or oxidation number increases
[1]
[1]
(iv) covered with oxide layer

makes it unreactive or protects or aluminium oxide unreactive
[1]
[1]
(i) potassium has one valency electron

or loses one electron
calcium has two valency electrons
or loses two electrons
(ii) potassium hydroxide no reaction
calcium hydroxide calcium oxide and water
ACCEPT metal oxide
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(iii) 2KNO3 2KNO2 + O2

[1] for formula of either product
2Ca(NO3)2 2CaO + 4NO2 + O2
[1] for formulae of any TWO products
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[2]
[2]
[Total: 17]
(a)
(i) 35 cm3
40 cm3
[1]
[1]
(ii) forms carbon monoxide
[1]
poisonous or toxic or lethal or prevents blood carrying oxygen

or effect on haemoglobin
NOT just harmful
(b)
(c)
[1]
(i) chlorobutane or butyl chloride

number not required but if given must be 1, it must be in correct position
[1]
(ii) light or UVor 200C or lead tetraethyl
[1]
(iii) any correct equation for example 2-chlorobutane

or dichlorobutane
[1]
(i) correct repeat unit

COND continuation
-(CH(CH3)-CH2)-
[1]
[1]
(ii) butan-1-ol or butan-2-ol or butanol

[1]
if number given then formula must correspond for second mark and number must be in
correct position
structural formula of above
CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2OH or CH3-CH(OH)-CH2-CH3
NOT C4H9OH
if first mark not awarded then either formula will gain mark [1]
ACCEPT either formula for butanol
(iii) CH3-CH(Cl)-CH3 or CH3-CH2-CH2-Cl
NOT C3H7Cl
response must not include HCl
if equation given look at RHS only
[1]
[1]
[Total: 12]
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ammonia
chlorine
pop with a lighted splint or burn with a pop or goes pop and extinguishes flame
NOT glowing splint
relights a glowing splint
turns limewater milky/cloudy/chalky/white
ACCEPT correct formulae
Paper
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[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 5]
(a) 2Na : 1S correct ratio

correct charges
8e around S
[1]
[1]
[1]
if no symbols then must have correct key

if covalent only mark 1
ignore electrons around sodium
if the response includes both a correct and an incorrect answer
do not select correct one, mark = [0]
(b) (i) positive ions or cations
layers or lattice or regular pattern
OR positive ions or cations
attraction between ions and electrons
the attraction/electrostatic bonding must be between ions and
delocalised electrons, between cations and anions does not score
ACCEPT bond if qualified e.g. electrostatic bond, etc.
if moles or molecular cannot score cation mark
(ii) delocalised/free/mobile electrons
or electrons can move
layers or ions or atoms or particles
NB more flexible than 2(b)(i)
can slip or move past each other or bonding non-directional
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(c) (i) tetrahedral

1Si : 4O bonded/surrounded, etc.
1O : 2 Si
[1]
[1]
[1]
NOT molecules of oxygen, etc.

NOT intermolecular forces
ONLY tetrahedral can score for either of the above
Despite what the question states, ACCEPT a clear accurate diagram which shows the
above three points.
(ii) hard
high melting point or boiling point
colourless (NOT clear) or shiny or translucent
non/poor conductor (of electricity)
brittle
insoluble
any TWO
NOT crystalline or strong
[2]
[Total: 14]
(a)
(i) water or moisture ACCEPT salty water

air or oxygen
(ii) galvanising or coat with zinc
tin plate
chromium plate
nickel plate
cobalt plate
copper plate
cover with aluminium
anodic protection or sacrificial protection
cathodic protection
cover with plastic
alloying (ignore any named metal)
any TWO
NOT just plate or electroplate need electroplate with suitable metal
NOT oil
ACCEPT both galvanising and sacrificial protection
(b)
(i) hydrogen or carbon or carbon monoxide or methane

or more reactive metal NOT Group I
(ii) any correct equation
only error not balanced [1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
[2]
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(d)
Mark Scheme
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Paper
32
(i) 196
[1]
(ii) 36/196 100

= 18(.4)% ACCEPT 18 to nearest whole number
mark e.c.f. to (c)(i) provided percentage not greater than 100%
ONLY ACCEPT 36/answer (c)(i) 100
otherwise [0]
[1]
[1]
(i) forms carbon dioxide/carbon monoxide (which escapes)
[1]
(ii) forms silicon(IV) oxide or silicon oxide or silica

OR CaO reacts with SiO2
to form slag or calcium silicate
ignore an incorrect formula if a correct name given
NOT Si + O2 + CaO form slag
[1]
[1]
[Total: 13]
4
(a)
(i) C6H5COOH or C6H5CO2H

NOT C7H6O2 /C6H6COO
[1]
(ii) sodium hydroxide + benzoic acid = sodium benzoate + water

correct spelling needed NOT benzenoate
ACCEPT correct symbol equation
[1]
(iii) sodium carbonate or oxide or hydrogencarbonate

any TWO
NOT Na
(b)
[2]
(i) 7.7%
[1]
(ii) for any number: equal number ratio

for example 1:1 or 6:6
[2]
(iii) empirical formula is CH

molecular formula is C6H6
no e.c.f., award of marks not dependent on (ii)
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) C6H8O6
[1]
(ii) carbon carbon double bond or alkene

alcohol or hydroxyl or hydroxy
NOT hydroxide
hydroxide and alcohol = 0
[1]
[1]
[Total: 12]
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32
(i) 2H+ + 2e H2
[1]
(ii) 2Cl 2e Cl2 or 2Cl Cl2 + 2e
[1]
(iii) Na+ and OH are left

OR Cl removed OH left
NB ions by name or formula essential
NOT any reaction of Na or Na+
NOT Na+ and OH combine
[1]
(i) sterilise/disinfect water or kill microbes/germs bacteria, etc.

NOT just to make it safe to drink or purify it or clean it
treat above as neutral they do not negate a correct response
[1]
(ii) ammonia or methanol or hydrogen chloride or margarine

NOT nylon
[1]
(iii) ester or triester or lipid

hydrolysis or saponification
[1]
[1]
[Total: 7]
(a) (i)
aqueous
tin
manganese
solution
Sn
Mn
R
tin(II) nitrate
manganese(II) nitrate NR
R
R
silver(I) nitrate
zinc nitrate
NR
R
[1] for each row
ignore anything written in blank space
silver
Ag
NR
NR
zinc
Zn
R
NR
R
NR
[3]
(ii) Zn + 2AgNO3 Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag

all species correct [1]
accept correct ionic equation
Zn + 2Ag+ Zn2+ + 2Ag [2]
[2]
(iii) Sn2+ must be made clear that the oxidant is Sn2+ not Sn
it gains electrons or oxidation number decreases or it is reduced
reason must relate to an oxidant
NB not dependent on identifying Sn2+
[1]
[1]
(iv) covered with oxide layer

makes it unreactive or protects or aluminium oxide unreactive
[1]
[1]
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(i) potassium has one valency electron

or loses one electron
calcium has two valency electrons
or loses two electrons
Paper
32
[1]
[1]
(ii) potassium hydroxide no reaction

calcium hydroxide calcium oxide and water
ACCEPT metal oxide
[1]
[1]
(iii) 2KNO3 2KNO2 + O2

[1] for formula of either product
[2]
2Ca(NO3)2 2CaO + 4NO2 + O2

[1] for formulae of any TWO products
[2]
[Total: 17]
(a)
(b)
(c)
(i) 20 cm3
80 cm3
[1]
[1]
(ii) forms carbon monoxide

poisonous or toxic or lethal or prevents blood carrying oxygen
or effect on haemoglobin
NOT just harmful, etc.
[1]
(i) chlorobutane or butyl chloride

number not required but if given must be 1, it must be in correct position
[1]
(ii) light or UV or 200 C or lead tetraethyl
[1]
(iii) any correct equation for example 2-chlorobutane

or dichlorobutane
must include HCl
[1]
[1]
(i) correct repeat unit

COND continuation
(CH(CH3)CH2)
[1]
[1]
(ii) propan-1-ol or propan-2-ol or propanol

if number given then formula must correspond for second mark.
number must be in correct position
structural formula of above
CH3CH2CH2OH or CH3CH(OH)CH3
NOT C3H7OH
if first mark not awarded then either formula will gain mark [1].
accept either formula for propanol in (i)
NB On scoris both marks entered together not as [1] and [1] separately
[1]
(iii) CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl or CH3CH2CH(Cl)CH3

NOT C4H9Cl
if equation given look at RHS only
response must not include HCl
[1]
[1]
[Total: 12]
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Experiment 5 observations
rapid/vigorous o.w.t.t.e (1)
blue precipitate (1)
bubbles/fizz (1)
[max 2]
Table of results
initial boxes correctly completed (1)
final boxes correctly completed (1)
differences correctly completed (1)
signs correct (1)
comparable to Supervisors results (1)
[5]
(a) all 4 bars correctly drawn (3), 1 for each incorrect

labelled (1)
[4]
(b)
(i) solid A/Experiment 1 (1)
[1]
(ii) temperature increased/heat/energy given out (1)
[1]
(c) Experiment 3/solid C or from results (1)
[1]
(d)
(i) double the value or 2 value from table (1)

e.c.f. applies
[1]
(ii) half the value or half the value from table (1)
[1]
(iii) more/larger volume of water (1) twice as much (for solid to dissolve in) o.w.t.t.e. (1)
[2]
(e) acid present (1) carbonate present (1) carbon dioxide (1)
[max 2]
[Total: 20]
(a) solution K
solution L
blue/green
yellow/orange/brown (1)
(b) check pHs from Supervisors results

pH of solution K 16
pH of solution L 16 (1)
[1]
[1]
tests on solution K
(c)
[2]
(ii) deep/royal blue (1) solution/precipitate dissolves (1)
[2]
(iii) no reaction/change/nothing (1) not lighter
[1]
(iv) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
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0620
Paper
05
tests on solution L
(d)
(i) (rusty) brown (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(ii) brown precipitate (1) not red
[1]
(iii) no reaction/change/nothing (1)
[1]
(iv) white (1) precipitate (1) not lighter/paler
[2]
(e) acidic (1)
[1]
(f) chloride/ Cl (1)
[1]
(g)
(i) copper (1)
[1]
(ii) iron (1) (III) (1)
[2]
[Total: 20]
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(a) mortar (1)

stirrer/(glass) rod (1) not metal rod or thermometer
funnel (1) not filter or filter paper
[3]
(b) (i) water
[1]
(ii) origin correctly labelled on diagram i.e. at dot

(c) two spots/dots at different levels in vertical line
allow three spots if one is origin
[1]
[1]
[Total: 6]
(a) carbon/graphite/any unreactive metal e.g. platinum/nickel
[1]
(b) lighted splint (1) pops (1)
[2]
(c) gas dissolves (in the solution) o.w.t.t.e
[1]
(d) alkali/(sodium) hydroxide (1)

chlorine/bleach (1) not chloride or chlorine ions
[2]
[Total: 6]
(a) heat indicated in wrong position (1)

no water in the trough (and collection tube) (1)
[2]
(b) bromine/iodine (water) (1) turns colourless (1) not clear
[2]
[Total: 4]

Initial boxes correctly completed (1)
24
26
21
29
Final boxes correctly completed (1)
27
22
11
23
+3
-4
-10
-6
signs correct (1)
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0620
Paper
06
(b) all 4 bars correctly drawn (3), 1 for each incorrect

labelled (1)
[4]
(c) (i) solid A/Experiment 1
[1]
(ii) temperature increased/heat given out
[1]
(d) Experiment 3
[1]
(e) (i) double the value or ()8C e.c.f.
[1]
(ii) half the value or ()3C e.c.f.
[1]
(iii) more/larger volume of water (1) twice as much (1) for solid to dissolve in
[2]
(f) acid present (1) carbonate present (1) carbon dioxide (1)
[max 2]
[Total: 17]
(a) solution K
blue/green
not precipitate
[1]
(c) tests on solution K

[2]
(ii) blue precipitate

deep/royal (1) blue solution or precipitate dissolves (1)
[1]
[2]
(iii) no reaction/change/nothing
[1]
(iv) white precipitate
[1]
(d) tests on solution L

(iii) no reaction/change/nothing
[1]
(iv) white precipitate
[1]
(e) acids
[1]
(f) iron (1) (III) (1) or Fe3+ (2) ignore anions
[2]
[Total: 13]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
06
(a) Points plotted correctly (3), 1 for each incorrect

smooth curve (1) not a straight line
[4]
(b) 471 or reading from graph (1) curve extrapolated on grid (1)
[2]
(c) solid/crystals form owtte (1) 20g (1)

not solubility decreases
[2]
[Total: 8]
(a) heat/warm the acid (1)

add excess oxide or description of no more solid reacting (1)
filter/decant (1)
[3]
(b) heat qualified e.g. to crystallising point or description of e.g. using glass rod/leave it to
evaporate (1)
cool to form crystals (1)
filter off crystals (1)
method of drying crystals e.g. pressed filter papers/oven at low temperature (1)
[max 3]
[Total: 6]
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
A
C
21
22
D
B
3
4
5
D
A
C
23
24
25
C
A
C
6
7
C
A
26
27
C
C
8
9
10
B
C
C
28
29
30
B
B
B
11
12
B
D
31
32
B
A
13
14
15
D
B
A
33
34
35
C
A
C
16
17
D
C
36
37
D
B
18
19
20
D
B
A
38
39
40
D
B
C
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
5
D
A
C
C
A
21
22
23
24
25
D
C
B
C
A
6
7
8
9
10
B
A
C
C
C
26
27
28
29
30
B
C
B
B
C
11
12
13
14
15
B
B
D
D
D
31
32
33
34
35
B
C
A
C
D
16
17
18
19
20
A
B
C
D
A
36
37
38
39
40
A
B
D
B
C
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
02
(a) bromine and fluorine / Br and F
[1]
(b) krypton / Kr
[1]
(c) nitrogen and oxygen / N and O
[1]
(d) 175
[1]
(e)
(i) basic
ALLOW: metallic
[1]
(ii) (burning) fossil fuels / fuels containing sulfur / volcanoes ;
[1]
effect of SO2 on environment e.g. destroys trees / kill plants / kills animals or plants in
lakes or rivers / chemical erosion of (limestone) buildings / corrosion of metals ;
ALLOW: difficulty in breathing
NOT: kills plants / animal in seas / kills marine life
[1]
(iii) any three of:
starts off high pH / pH above 7 / named pH above 7 / alkaline (pH) ;
as acid added pH goes down ;
neutralises / neutralisation / neutral / pH 7 ;
pH ends up below 7 / named pH below 7 / acid (pH) ;
[3]
(iv) universal indicator paper / pH meter
[1]
(v) potassium nitrate

ALLOW: KNO3
[1]
(a) compound: top box ;

element: 2nd box ;
ion: 5th box ;
molecule: 4th box ;
[4]
(b) air + steel / first and last boxes ticked
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
02
(c) (i) any four of:

nucleus or particles on inside and electrons on outside ;
nucleus labelled ;
electrons on outside labelled ;
ALLOW: e for label
two electrons ;
protons + neutrons in nucleus + labels ;
ALLOW: p for proton and n for neutron
IGNORE: incorrect number of neutrons
two protons ;
[4]
(ii) balloons / (arc) welding / (advertising) lights / growing Si or Ge crystals / making Ti or Zr /

coolant (in nuclear reactors) / wind tunnels / for divers
[1]
NOT: as an inert gas / in (hot) air balloons / in bulbs
(iii) helium unreactive / second box down ticked
[1]
(a) structure of ethanol with all atoms and bonds shown

ALLOW: OH in place of O H
[1]
(b)
(i) exothermic
[1]
(ii) 16.2 (g)
[1]
(iii) 2 (CO2) + 3 (H2O)
[1]
(c) any two of:

(very) high melting / boiling points ;
(very) high density ;
ALLOW: harder
form coloured compounds ;
NOT: they are coloured
variable oxidation numbers / can form more than one type of ion / variable valency /
form complex ions ;
are (good) catalysts ;
ALLOW: chemical differences e.g. do not react with cold water
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
02
(d) (i) any two of:

bubbles / effervescence ;
copper carbonate / solid dissolves ;
solution becomes coloured / solution goes green / change of colour ;
NOT: wrong colour
(ii) aqueous / dissolved in water
[1]
(e) polymer ; addition ; monomers ;

4
[2
[3]
(a) any two physical properties of group I metal e.g.

(fairly) low melting boiling point (for a metal) ;
solid ;
conducts heat or conducts electricity ;
malleable ;
soft ;
ALLOW: ductile / shiny (when cut)
NOT: hard / sonorous
[2]
(b) 1
(c)
[1]
(i) atoms of same element / same proton number with different numbers of neutrons /
different number of nucleons
[1]
(ii) 78
[1]
(d) boiling point 500 680 (actual = 669) ;

reactivity: any idea of faster than rubidium e.g. explosion / very violent spitting ;
ALLOW: more reactive / increased reaction
[1]
[1]
(e) CsCl
[1]
(f) pH 7
[1]
(g) (aqueous) silver nitrate / aqueous lead nitrate ;
[1]
white precipitate ;
(result conditional on correct reagent)
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
02
(a) double bond(s) ringed
[1]
(b) C10H16
[1]
(c) red-brown / brown ;

to colourless / loses its colour ;
NOT: becomes discoloured
[1]
(d)
[1]
(i) A thermometer ; B condenser ; C measuring cylinder ;

NOT: measuring tube
[3]
(ii) arrangement: random ;

ALLOW: far apart
[1]
movement: random / rapid / move everywhere ;

(e)
(f)
[1]
(i) idea of oxygen not in excess / carbon monoxide formed (instead of carbon dioxide)
ALLOW: doesnt burn completely / doesnt burn as much as it could
ALLOW: carbon or soot formed (instead of carbon dioxide)
[1]
(ii) toxic / kills you / poisonous / asphyxiation / suffocation

NOT: harmful
[1]
(i) A
[1]
(ii) C
[1]
(iii) B
[1]
(a) decomposition
[1]
(b) ions must be able to move

NOT: charges must be able to move
REJECT: ions and electrons move = 0
[1]
(c) lower melting point of the electrolyte

ALLOW: helps dissolve the aluminium oxide
[1]
(d) B
[1]
(e) anode: oxygen ;
[1]
cathode: aluminium ;
(both aluminium and oxygen but at wrong electrodes = 1)
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0620
Paper
02
(f) oxygen reacts with them / oxygen reacts with carbon ;

burns them away / carbon dioxide formed / gas formed ;
ALLOW: the electrodes get used up
(g) 3
[1]
[1]
[1]
(h) aircraft body / car body / saucepans/ electricity cables / food containers / window frames /
cooking foil / other suitable uses
NOT: alloys unqualified
[1]
7
(a) both parts required for each mark

A: yes air and water present ;
[1]
B: no no water / there is only air ;
[1]
C: no coating protects / zinc protects (from air and water) / zinc corrodes instead /
zinc is a sacrificial metal ;
[1]
(b) any three of:

oxygen blown into molten iron ;
to oxidise sulphur / carbon / phsophorus / silicon ;
basic oxides / CaO / MgO added ;
react with phosphorus and silicon ;
(P and Si) removed as slag / slag formed ;
[3]
(c) chemical plant / surgical instruments / cutlery
[1]
(d) O removed (from iron oxide) / oxidation number (of iron) decreased
[1]
(e) iron(II) oxide + hydrochloric acid iron chloride + water

(1 for correct reactants, 1 for correct products)
[2]
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Paper
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MARKING
Error carried forward may be allowed in calculations. This will be discussed in the mark
scheme. This is not applied when the candidate has inserted incorrect integers or when the
answer is physically impossible.
COND the award of this/these mark(s) is conditional upon a previous mark being awarded.
Example Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic? Give a reason for your choice.
Mark scheme
exothermic [1]
COND a correct reason given [1]. This mark can only be awarded if the candidate has
recognised that the reaction is exothermic.
When the name of a chemical is demanded by the question, a correct formula is usually
acceptable. When the formula is asked for, the name is not acceptable.
When a word equation is required a correct symbol equation is usually acceptable. If an

equation is requested then a word equation is not usually acceptable.
In the mark scheme if a word or phrase is underlined it (or an equivalent) is required for the
award of the mark.
Unusual responses which include correct Chemistry which answer the question should
always be rewarded even if they are not mentioned in the marking scheme.
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0620
(a) (i) argon or krypton or helium

Accept xenon and radon even though percentages are very small
NOT hydrogen
(ii) water and carbon dioxide
Paper
31
[1]
[2]
(b) (i) sulfur dioxide or lead compounds or CFCs or methane or particulates

or unburnt hydrocarbons or ozone etc.
[1]
(ii) incomplete combustion

of a fossil fuel or a named fuel or a fuel that contains carbon
[1]
[1]
(iii) at high temperature or inside engine

nitrogen and oxygen (from the air) react
[1]
[1]
(iv) it changes carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide

oxides of nitrogen to nitrogen
[1]
[1]
OR symbol or word equation of the type:

2NO + 2CO CO2 + N2
[2]
OR a redox explanation the oxides of nitrogen oxidise carbon monoxide to carbon

dioxide,
[1]
they are reduced to nitrogen
[1]
OR 2NO N2 + O2
2CO + O2 2CO2
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
(a) pH < 7
example
[1]
[1]
pH > 7
example
NOT amphoteric oxides Be, Al, Zn, Pb, Sn etc
[1]
[1]
pH = 7
example H2O, CO, NO
the two marks are not linked, mark each independently
NOT amphoteric oxides Be, Al, Zn, Pb, Sn etc.
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) shows both basic and acidic properties

(ii) a named strong acid
a named alkali
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 9]
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(a) (i) heat or roast or burn in air

need both points for mark
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[1]
(ii) ZnO + C Zn + CO
or 2ZnO + C 2Zn + CO2
unbalanced ONLY [1]
[2]
(b) zinc is more reactive

it loses electrons and forms ions in preference to iron
zinc corrodes not iron
NOT zinc rusts
OR zinc loses electrons and forms ions
the electrons move on to the iron
the iron cannot be oxidised or it cannot rust or it cannot lose electrons
CREDIT correct Chemistry that includes the above ideas
(c) (i) zinc atoms change into ions, (the zinc dissolves)
copper(II) ions change into atoms, (becomes plated with copper)
(ii) ions
electrons
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
(a) diffusion
different Mr or ozone molecules heavier than oxygen molecules
or different densities or oxygen molecules move faster than ozone molecules
NOT oxygen is lighter or ozone heavier
OR fractional distillation
they have different boiling points
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) from colourless (solution)

to brown (solution)
[1]
[1]
(ii) I loses electrons (to form iodine molecules)

must be in terms of electron transfer NOT oxidation number
(iii) they (electrons) are accepted by ozone
or it is an electron acceptor
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(c) (i) correct structural skeleton

COND 4bp around both carbon atoms
2bp and 2nbp around sulfur atom
NOTE marks 2 and 3 can only be awarded if mark 1 has been scored
(ii) water
carbon dioxide
sulfur dioxide
all three
any two [1]
Accept correct formulae
Paper
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[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[Total: 11]
5
(a) (i) strong

hard
light or low density
Accept high strength to weight ratio for [2]
it includes marks 1 and 3
any THREE
(ii) silicon
four
[3]
[1]
[1]
(b) diagram to include:

each germanium atom bonded 4 oxygen atoms
each oxygen to 2 germanium atoms
looks or stated to be tetrahedral
tetrahedral scores mark even if diagram does not look tetrahedral
independent marking of three points
(c) (i) structural formula of Ge4H10 all bonds shown
(ii) germanium(IV) oxide
water
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 11]
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(a) (i) burn sulfur in air or oxygen

or heat a metal sulfide in air
Paper
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[1]
(ii) bleach for wood pulp/cloth/straw or preserve food or sterilising

or making wine or fumigant or refrigerant
Accept making paper
[1]
(iii) vanadium(V) oxide accept vanadium oxide or V2O5

or vanadium pentoxide
oxidation state not essential but if given it has to be (V)
[1]
(iv) rate too slow or rate not economic
[1]
(v) reaction too violent or forms a mist
[1]
(b) (i) add water to yellow powder or to anhydrous salt

it would go green
[1]
[1]
(ii) change from purple or pink

to colourless NOT clear
[1]
[1]
(iii) reacts with oxygen in air
[1]
(c) number of moles of FeSO4 used = 9.12/152 = 0.06

number of moles of Fe2O3 formed = 0.03*
mass of one mole of Fe2O3 = 160 g
mass of iron(III) oxide formed = 0.03 160 = 4.8 g
number of moles of SO3 formed = 0.03
volume of sulfur trioxide formed = 0.03 24 = 0.72 dm3
If mass of iron(III) oxide greater than 9.12 g, then only marks 1 and 2 available
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
Apply ecf to number of moles of Fe2O3* when calculating volume of sulfur trioxide.
Do not apply ecf to integers
[Total: 16]
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(a) (i) heat

catalyst
[1]
[1]
(ii) an equation that gives:

alkene + alkane
or alkene + alkene + hydrogen
[1]
a correct and balanced equation for the cracking of decane, C10H22 but not but-1-ene
(iii) water or steam
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) C4H9OH + 6O2 4CO2 + 5H2O

If only error is balancing the oxygen atoms
(ii) butanol + methanoic acid butyl methanoate + water
correct products or reactants ONLY
[2]
[1]
[2]
[1]
(c) (i) correct structural formulae [1] each

accept either propanol and OH in alcohol and acid
penalise once for CH3 type diagrams
For either C3H8O or C3H6O2 [0]
[2]
(ii) to conserve petroleum or reduce greenhouse effect
[1]
(d) have same boiling point
[1]
[Total: 13]
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MARKING
Error carried forward may be allowed in calculations. This will be discussed in the mark
scheme. This is not applied when the candidate has inserted incorrect integers or when the
answer is physically impossible.
COND the award of this/these mark(s) is conditional upon a previous mark being awarded.
Example Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic? Give a reason for your choice.
Mark scheme
exothermic [1]
COND a correct reason given [1]. This mark can only be awarded if the candidate has
recognised that the reaction is exothermic.
When the name of a chemical is demanded by the question, a correct formula is usually
acceptable. When the formula is asked for, the name is not acceptable.
When a word equation is required a correct symbol equation is usually acceptable. If an

equation is requested then a word equation is not usually acceptable.
In the mark scheme if a word or phrase is underlined it (or an equivalent) is required for the
award of the mark.
Unusual responses which include correct Chemistry which answer the question should
always be rewarded even if they are not mentioned in the marking scheme.
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(a) (i) argon or krypton or helium

Accept xenon and radon even though percentages are very small
NOT hydrogen
(ii) water and carbon dioxide
Paper
32
[1]
[2]
(b) (i) carbon monoxide or lead compounds or CFCs or methane or particulates

or unburnt hydrocarbons or ozone
[1]
(ii) burn a fossil fuel

that contains sulfur
[1]
[1]
(iii) at high temperature or inside engine

nitrogen and oxygen (from the air) react
[1]
[1]
(c) liquid air

[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
(a) pH < 7
example
[1]
[1]
pH > 7
example
[1]
[1]
pH = 7
example H2O, CO, NO
the two marks are not linked, mark each independently
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) shows both basic and acidic properties

(ii) acidic reacts with sodium hydroxide only
amphoteric reacts with both reagents
OR only amphoteric oxide reacts with hydrochloric acid
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[Total: 9]
(a) (i) heat/roast/burn in air

need both points for mark
[1]
or 2ZnO + C 2Zn + CO2
unbalanced ONLY [1]
[2]
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(b) zinc is more reactive

it loses electrons and forms ions in preference to iron
zinc corrodes not iron
NOT zinc rusts
OR zinc loses electrons and forms ions
the electrons move on to the iron
the iron cannot be oxidised or it cannot rust or it cannot lose electrons
CREDIT correct Chemistry that includes the above ideas
(c) (i) zinc atoms change into ions, (the zinc dissolves)
copper(II) ions change into atoms, (becomes plated with copper)
(ii) ions
electrons
Paper
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[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
(a) diffusion
different Mr or ozone molecules heavier than oxygen molecules
or different densities or oxygen molecules move faster than ozone molecules
NOT oxygen is lighter or ozone heavier
OR fractional distillation
they have different boiling points
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) from colourless (solution)

to brown (solution)
[1]
[1]
(ii) I loses electrons (it is oxidised)
[1]
(iii) they are accepted by ozone

or ozone is an electron acceptor
[1]
(c) (i) water

carbon dioxide
sulfur dioxide
all three
any two [1]
[2]
(ii) correct structural skeleton

COND 4bp around both carbon atoms
2bp and 2nbp around sulfur atom
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 11]
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(a) (i) strong

hard
light or low density
Accept high strength to weight ratio for [2]
it includes marks 1 and 3
any THREE
(ii) diagram 1 four silicons around one carbon
diagram 2 four carbons around one silicon
either diagram looks or stated to be tetrahedral
tetrahedral scores mark even if diagram does not look tetrahedral
independent marking of three points
Paper
32
[3]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) diagram to include

each germanium atom bonded 4 oxygen atoms
each oxygen to 2 germanium atoms
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) structural formula of Ge3H8 all bonds shown
[1]
(ii) germanium oxide

water
[1]
[1]
[Total: 11]
(a) (i) USA or Texas or Louisiana, Japan

volcanoes, natural gas, petroleum
[1]
(ii) bleach for wood pulp/cloth/straw or preserve food or sterilising

or making wine or fumigant or refrigerant
Accept making paper
[1]
(iii) vanadium(V) oxide or vanadium oxide or vanadium pentoxide

or V2O5
NB oxidation state not essential but if given has to be (V)
[1]
(iv) rate too slow or rate not economic
[1]
(v) reaction too violent or forms a mist
[1]
(b) (i) add water to yellow powder or anhydrous salt

it would go green
[1]
[1]
(ii) change from purple or pink

to colourless NOT clear
[1]
[1]
(iii) reacts with oxygen in air
[1]
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(c) number of moles of FeSO4 used = 12.16/152 = 0.08*

number of moles of Fe2O3 formed = 0.04
mass of one mole of Fe2O3 = 160 g
mass of iron(III) oxide formed = 0.04 160 = 6.4 g
number of moles of gases formed = 0.08
volume of sulfur trioxide formed = 0.08 24 = 1.92 dm3
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
If mass of iron(III) oxide greater than 12 g, then only marks 1 and 2 available
Apply ecf to number of moles of FeSO4* when calculating volume of sulfur trioxide.
Do not apply ecf to integers
[Total: 16]
7
(a) (i) heat

catalyst
[1]
[1]
(ii) equation that gives:

alkene + alkane or alkene + alkene + hydrogen
[1]
a correct and balanced equation for the cracking of decane, C10H22 but not but-1-ene
(iii) water or steam
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) C4H9OH + 6O2 4CO2 + 5H2O

If only error is balancing the oxygen atoms [1]
(ii) butanol + propanoic acid butyl propanoate + water
correct products or reactants ONLY [1]
(c) (i) correct structural formulae [1] each
penalise once for CH3 type diagrams
For C3H8O [0]
(ii) to conserve petroleum or reduce greenhouse effect
(d) have same boiling point
[2]
[2]
[2]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 13]
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observations
bubbles/fizz/tube feels hot/magnesium dissolves
[1]
lighted splint (1)
pops (1)
[2]
table of results
initial boxes correctly completed (1)
final boxes correctly completed (1)
comparable to supervisors results (1) decreasing order (1)
[4]
(a) differences correctly completed
[1]
(b) all five bars correctly drawn (3), 1 for each incorrect
labelled (1), if points plotted for graph = 1
[4]
(c)
(i) hydrogen
[1]
(ii) exothermic/redox/displacement
not neutralisation/oxidation/reduction
[1]
(i) experiment 1/A or from students results ecf
[1]
(ii) sulfuric acid was the most concentrated/strongest
[1]
(i) greater/higher
[1]
(d)
(e)

ignore rate
(ii) half the value or half the value from the table/lower/decrease or less
[1]
(iii) more/larger volume of acid
[1]
(f) one error source from e.g.

heat losses/use of measuring cylinders/magnesium pieces vary in mass/length
[1]
(a) solution K
solution L
solution M
[1]
colourless
colourless
colourless (1)
for all three correct
(b) check pHs from supervisors results

pH of solution K approx 812
pH of solution L approx 1114
pH of solution M approx 03 (2) 1 for any incorrect
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tests on solution K
(c)

deep/royal blue solution or precipitate dissolves (1)
[2]
(ii) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(iii) no reaction/change/colourless solution
[1]
tests on solution L
(d)
[1]
(ii) white precipitate (1) dissolves/clears (1)
[2]
(iii) brown (1)
[1]
tests on solution M
(e) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(f) weak (1) alkali/base (1) or ammonia (2)
[2]
(g) strong (1) alkali/base/hydroxide (1) or sodium hydroxide (2)
[2]
(h) chloride (1) not chlorine ion

acid (1)
or hydrochloric acid (2)
[2]
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(a) (conical) flask (1)
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(gas) syringe (1)
[2]
(b) to stop loss of gas owtte/stop mixing/so that they dont react
[1]
(c) glowing splint (1)

lighted splint = 0 ignore pops
[2]
relights (1)
(a) (i) prevent rusting or corrosion/more attractive or shiny/so it doesnt oxidise

not less reactive or answers about value
[1]
(ii) silver wears off/will need re-coating

ignore references to rusting
[1]
(iii) so that silver can coat the spoon/stick to the spoon owtte
[1]
(b) negative/cathode
[1]
(c) silver
[1]
(a) add aluminium/Devardas alloy and sodium hydroxide (warm) (1)

ammonia/alkaline gas formed/turns red litmus blue (1)
for a near miss in reagents allow a mark for ammonia
(b) boiling point (1)
[2]
100oC (1)
[2]
(c) bromine (water) (1)

goes colourless (1)
not clear
4
Paper
06
[2]

Initial temperature boxes correctly completed (2)
24
26
25
24
26
Highest temperature boxes correctly completed (2)
39
37
35
31
29
15, 11, 10, 7, 3, allow ecf
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(b) all 5 bars correctly drawn (2) - 1 for each incorrect

labelled in the centre (1)
correct scale (at least half the grid for y axis) (1)
If plotting instead of bars only scale mark available
[4]
(c) exothermic/displacement/redox
not oxidation, reduction or neutralisation
[1]
(d) (i)
experiment 1/A
[1]
sulfuric acid was most concentrated/strongest
[1]
greater/higher
[1]
(ii)
(e) (i)
ignore reference to rate
(ii)
half the value/half the value from the table/lower or less

allow 7.5 as a temperature change or 31.5 as a final temperature
[1]
(iii)
more/larger volume of acid
[1]
for magnesium to react in
(f) one error source from:

heat losses/use of low accuracy measuring cylinders/magnesium pieces vary in
length or mass
5
(b) pH of solution L 11-14
[1]
(d) (i)
blue precipitate (1) both for one mark (soluble in excess = 0)
[1]

dissolves/clears/soluble in excess (1)
[3]
(ii)
[1]
(c) weak (1) alkali/base (1) or ammonia (2)
[2]
(d) hydrochloric acid (2)

or acid (1) chloride ion (1) not chlorine ion
[2]
(a) points plotted correctly (2) - 1 for any incorrect

smooth curve (1) suitable scale (1) axes labelled (units not essential) (1)
accept plot of loss in mass against time
[5]
(b) from graph, 180 g (ignore no units) (1)

indication on graph (1)
[2]
(c) gas given off
[1]
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(d) to prevent loss of acid

not loss of water or steam
[1]
(e) 4 minutes
[1]
(f) sketched curve above original (1)

levelling out at 174 s or heading towards it (1)
[2]
(a) pestle/mortar/solvent/sand (any three)

ignore water and/or heat
[3]
(b) NB marks can be obtained from a diagram

chromatography or chromatogram (1)
paper (1)
apply spot/extract to paper (1)
description or name of solvent used (1)
and separation e.g. spots on paper (1) (max 4)
[4]
If water used as solvent (max 3)

If paper dipped into extract (max 3)
If method would not work (max 2)
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Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
D
B
A
C
21
22
23
24
C
D
A
A
25
6
7
8
9
B
B
D
D
26
27
28
29
A
D
C
C
10
30
11
12
13
14
D
B
B
B
31
32
33
34
A
A
D
B
15
35
16
17
18
19
A
B
D
C
36
37
38
39
A
B
B
C
20
40
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
D
A
B
D
21
22
23
24
A
A
D
C
25
6
7
8
9
D
B
B
D
26
27
28
29
B
C
D
A
10
30
11
12
13
14
B
D
B
A
31
32
33
34
D
A
A
A
15
35
16
17
18
19
B
D
B
B
36
37
38
39
B
D
C
B
20
40
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
D
D
C
A
21
22
23
24
A
A
D
C
25
6
7
8
9
D
B
B
D
26
27
28
29
A
D
A
C
10
30
11
12
13
14
B
D
B
A
31
32
33
34
C
A
A
A
15
35
16
17
18
19
D
B
B
D
36
37
38
39
B
C
D
B
20
40
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Syllabus
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Paper
21
(a) (period) 2 / period II
[1]
(b) (i) O / O2 / oxygen
[1]
(ii) F / F2 / fluorine
[1]
(iii) Li / lithium
[1]
(iv) C / carbon
[1]
(v) Be / beryllium
[1]
(vi) N / N2 / nitrogen
[1]
(c) atoms; protons
[2]
[Total: 9]
(a) thermal decomposition
[1]
(b) (i) carbon dioxide
[1]
(ii) (colourless) to white / milky

IGNORE: goes cloudy
[1]
(c) (i) calcium oxide blown onto surface of iron / mixed with iron / blown into furnace with iron /
mixed in furnace with iron;
[1]
forms slag / removes impurities (or named impurities) in iron / reacts with silicon dioxide /
reacts with phosphorus oxides / reacts with acidic oxides
[1]
(ii) mixture of metal with other metals or mixture of metal(s) with non-metals
[1]
(iii) neutralising acid soils / neutralising acidic lakes / making cement / making limewater /
limewash for buildings
ALLOW: paint
[1]
(iv) 2; H2O
[2]
(v) calcium chloride
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(a) balloons / diving / cryogenics / coolant / arc welding / protective atmosphere / lasers
NOT: hot air balloons
[1]
(b) (i) nucleus
[1]
(ii) 3rd box down ticked (helium has complete outer shell)
[1]
(iii) 18
[1]
(iv)
34
18
Ar
[1]
(c) atoms close together;

NOT: atoms on average more than an atoms diameter from each other
atoms randomly arranged
[2]
[Total: 7]
(a) chloride;
NOT: chlorine
sulfate
[1]
[1]
(b) 2.32
IGNORE: wrong units
[1]
(c) (i) add sodium hydroxide and aluminium (foil);

warm gently;
IGNORE: any results given
ALLOW: add iron(II) sulfate
then concentrated sulfuric acid
[2]
(ii) ammonia
[1]
(d) (i) flask IGNORE incorrect type;

condenser ALLOW: condensing tube;
pure water / distilled water;
[3]
(ii) any two of:

distillation
water (in round bottomed flask) boiled
NOT: water heated / water evaporates
water has a lower boiling point (than ions)
steam (or water vapour) condenses in condenser / steam or water vapour goes to
liquid in condenser
ALLOW: gas goes to liquid in condenser
solid / ions remain in flask
[2]
(iii) medicines / drugs / foodstuffs / (drinking) water
[1]
[Total: 12]
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(a) pH 11
[1]
(b) 4th box down ticked (slaked lime)
[1]
(c) (i) plants cant grow well if soil too acidic / crop yields lower if too acidic
ALLOW: plants die if soil acidic
ALLOW: plants grow best in neutral soil / plants like neutral soil
[1]
(ii) any three of:

fossil fuels (or correctly named fuel) contain sulfur /
sulfur burns /
to form sulfur dioxide /
sulfur dioxide reacts with oxygen in air /
sulfur dioxide (or sulfur trioxide) reacts (or dissolves) with rain
[3]
(d) (i) neutralisation ALLOW: neutralising
[1]
(ii) add indicator to flask ALLOW: any named acid-base indicator;

[1]
any two of:
add measured amount of calcium hydroxide to flask (or use a volumetric pipette to
put the calcium hydroxide in the flask)
add acid (from burette) into flask
until indicator changes colour
record volume of acid added
[2]
[Total: 10]
6
(a) (i) bauxite / any other ore of aluminium
[1]
(ii) removal of oxygen (from compound or substance) / gain of electrons / decrease in

oxidation number / addition of hydrogen
[1]
(iii) too reactive / requires too high a temperature
[1]
(b) from left to right:

lead, nickel, zinc, magnesium
[2]
(c)
(i) (volume) decreases
[1]
(ii) (volume) increases
[1]
(d) copper electrical wiring;

aluminium aircraft bodies ALLOW car bodies or electrical wiring;
mild steel car bodies;
stainless steel chemical plant
[4]
[Total: 11]
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(a) (i) (group of) molecules with similar boiling points / (group of) molecules with similar relative
molecular masses / molecules with limited range of boiling points / molecules with limited
range of molecular masses / molecules coming off at the same place in the fractionation
column
IGNORE: division of petroleum components
[1]
(ii) C10H22
ALLOW reasonable mixtures e.g. C7H16 + C3H6
[1]
(b) refinery gas: (fuel) for heating / (fuel) for cars / (fuel) for cooking;
gasoline: (fuel) for cars / mowers etc
[2]
(c) contains double bonds / contains C=C bonds;

compound containing carbon and hydrogen only
[2]
(d) (i) 1st box down ticked (catalytic addition of steam)
[1]
(ii) correct structure with all atoms and bonds shown

OH instead of O-H = 1 mark only
(e) monomers;
polymers;
[2]
[2]
[Total: 11]
(a) electrodes
[1]
(b) lead / Pb;

bromine / Br2 / Br
NOT: lead ions, bromide ions
[1]
[1]
(c) 2nd and 3rd boxes down ticked (1 each)
[2]
(d) PbBr2
[1]
(e) (i) solid formed when two solutions mixed

NOT: solid formed at bottom of solution
[1]
(ii) 3
(iii) 6
[2]
(iv) brain damage in children / affects nervous systems or nerves / poisonous
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(a) magnesium oxide / MgO
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[1]
(b) nitrogen dioxide / NO2;

ALLOW nitrogen oxide
sulfur dioxide / SO2
ALLOW sulfur oxide
[1]
(c) carbon dioxide / CO2;

water / H2O
[1]
[1]
(d) water / H2O
[1]
(e) carbon dioxide / CO2
[1]
[1]
[Total: 7]
2
(a) (i) substance containing two (or more) different atoms / elements joined / combined /
bonded
BOTH idea of different atoms / elements and bonded needed for 1 mark
[1]
(ii) (compound) B;
it is an ionic giant structure / it is ionic
ALLOW it contains ions
[1]
[1]
(iii) C
[1]
(b) (i) 1st box ticked (conducts when molten)

(ii) add (aqueous) silver nitrate;
(light) yellow precipitate (BOTH yellow and precipitate required)
2nd mark dependent on correct reagent
NOT cream precipitate
ALLOW lead nitrate (1) yellow precipitate (1)
(c) it is an oxide of a non-metal / iodine is a non-metal
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 8]
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(a) (i) allow between 720 and 820C (actual = 760 C)
[1]
(ii) caesium;
rubidium
apply listing rules for more than 2 elements
[1]
[1]
(iii) increases (down the group)
[1]
(b) soft;
melting;
increases
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) sodium + water sodium hydroxide + hydrogen

1 per omission or error
ALLOW = instead of
IGNORE: reference to states
NOT: plus instead of +
NOT: + energy
[2]
(d) (i) 2 on left;

2 on right
1 per omission / error
[2]
(ii) has two atoms (in its molecule)

NOT reference to elements / two atoms the same / a compound of two atoms
[1]
(iii) arrangement: random / not ordered / disordered

ALLOW: far apart together;
motion: random / (moving) fast / rapid / everywhere / move with ease / freely
IGNORE: loosely packed
[1]
(iv) pair of bonding electrons;

8 electrons in outer shell of each chlorine
separate atoms = 0
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 16]
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(a) (i) covalent
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[1]
(ii) C
[1]
(iii) B
[1]
(iv) ethanol
[1]
(v) bromine water

ALLOW: bromine / potassium permanganate;
turns colourless
IGNORE: colour of bromine
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) any two of:

same functional group /
similar chemical properties /
gradual change in physical properties
ALLOW: (successive members) differ by a CH2 group
(ii) correct formula (molecular or displayed) for any alkane apart from ethane
correct name corresponding to the formula
(c) (i) X placed inside the column at the top
(ii) B placed by bottom arrow
[2]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 12]
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(a) (i) decreases / gets smaller

NOT disappears / increases in surface area
(ii) increases
Paper
22
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) points plotted correctly including 0,0

(1 per incorrect or no point plotted)
curve of best fit drawn
(max 1 mark if graph plotted wrong way round)
[2]
[1]
(ii) 44 cm3
ALLOW: 44 / correct reading from incorrect curve in part (i)
NOT: incorrect units
[1]
(iii) all the zinc had been used up / one of the reagents used up
ALLOW: the reaction has finished
NOT: sulfuric acid used up
[1]
(iv) lighted splint;

(gas) pops / explodes / blows out flame
IGNORE: pop test
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) goes faster / more hydrogen given off per minute / more gas given off per unit time / less
time for same amount of gas
[1]
(ii) goes slower / less hydrogen given off per minute / less gas given off per unit time / more
[1]
(d) substance which speeds up a reaction
ALLOW: changes the rate of reaction
[1]
[Total: 12]
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(a) Any three of:

high boiling point or high melting point /
high density /
form coloured compounds or have coloured ions
form ions of more than one charge or variable valency /
form complex ions /
ALLOW: (very) hard / hardness / (good) catalysts
[3]
(b) (i) different number of neutrons / different nucleon number
[1]
(ii) 57
[1]
(iii) 26
[1]
(c) (i) water / damp / humidity;

IGNORE: a little or similar when referring to damp / water
air / oxygen
[1]
[1]
(ii) suitable method e.g. coating with zinc / coating with unreactive metal / plastic /
oil (or grease) / galvanising / sacrificial protection
NOT: removing air / water
suitable reason e.g. stops air / water reaching surface
(reason must be consequential to the method chosen)
(d) iron oxide;
it loses oxygen / gains electrons / iron decreases oxidation number
IGNORE: wrong oxidation numbers
NOT addition of hydrogen
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(e) (i) by (incomplete) combustion of hydrocarbons / carbon compounds

[1]
ALLOW: (incomplete) combustion of fossil fuels / named carbon containing fuel / carbon
(or hydrocarbons etc) react with air (or oxygen)
NOT: reacts with air unqualified (must refer to a carbon compound / fossil fuel)
(ii) poisonous / toxic / kills you / suffocates you / stops red blood cells carrying oxygen
ALLOW: binds with haemoglobin in place of oxygen
NOT: harmful
[1]
[Total: 14]
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(a) (i) (boric acid) had dissolved

ALLOW acid had diffused / an acid is formed here
IGNORE: boric acid is acidic / neutralisation / it is an acid
Paper
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[1]
(ii) pH 8
[1]
(iii) random movement of particles / mixing up of particles

ALLOW: bulk / overall movement of particles from high to low concentration
IGNORE: particles move from high to low concentration
[1]
(iv) idea of neutralisation (of acid by alkali)

IGNORE: returned to neutral
[1]
(b) (i) CON2H4

ALLOW: any order of atoms / (NH2)2CO
(ii) 60
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) nitrogen

IGNORE: nitrates
[1]
(ii) to increase crop / plant growth / speeds up plant growth;

[1]
to put back nitrogen (or nutrients) into the soil / to provide plants with (more) nutrients
ALLOW: to supply plants with nitrogen / essential elements
[1]
IGNORE: makes the soil more fertile / to supply nitrogen gas / N2
(d) Any two of:
evaporate some of the water / heat to crystallisation point / heat a little / partially evaporate;
NOT heat or evaporate without qualification
allow to crystallise / leave in a warm place / leave on the window sill;
IGNORE: cool it
dry with filter paper
NOT: dry in oven unless it implies that the temperature is below 100 C / very low
[2]
[Total: 11]
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(a) magnesium oxide / MgO
Paper
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[1]
(b) nitrogen dioxide / NO2;

ALLOW nitrogen oxide
sulfur dioxide / SO2
ALLOW sulfur oxide
[1]
(c) carbon dioxide / CO2;

water / H2O
[1]
[1]
(d) water / H2O
[1]
(e) carbon dioxide / CO2
[1]
[1]
[Total: 7]
2
(a) (i) substance containing two (or more) different atoms / elements joined / combined /
bonded
BOTH idea of different atoms / elements and bonded needed for 1 mark
[1]
(ii) (compound) B;
it is an ionic giant structure / it is ionic
ALLOW it contains ions
[1]
[1]
(iii) C
[1]
(b) (i) 1st box ticked (conducts when molten)

(ii) add (aqueous) silver nitrate;
(light) yellow precipitate (BOTH yellow and precipitate required)
2nd mark dependent on correct reagent
NOT cream precipitate
ALLOW lead nitrate (1) yellow precipitate (1)
(c) it is an oxide of a non-metal / iodine is a non-metal
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 8]
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(a) (i) allow between 720 and 820C (actual = 760 C)
[1]
(ii) caesium;
rubidium
apply listing rules for more than 2 elements
[1]
[1]
(iii) increases (down the group)
[1]
(b) soft;
melting;
increases
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) sodium + water sodium hydroxide + hydrogen

1 per omission or error
ALLOW = instead of
IGNORE: reference to states
NOT: plus instead of +
NOT: + energy
[2]
(d) (i) 2 on left;

2 on right
1 per omission / error
[2]
(ii) has two atoms (in its molecule)

NOT reference to elements / two atoms the same / a compound of two atoms
[1]
(iii) arrangement: random / not ordered / disordered

ALLOW: far apart together;
motion: random / (moving) fast / rapid / everywhere / move with ease / freely
IGNORE: loosely packed
[1]
(iv) pair of bonding electrons;

8 electrons in outer shell of each chlorine
separate atoms = 0
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 16]
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(a) (i) covalent
Paper
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[1]
(ii) C
[1]
(iii) B
[1]
(iv) ethanol
[1]
(v) bromine water

ALLOW: bromine / potassium permanganate;
turns colourless
IGNORE: colour of bromine
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) any two of:

same functional group /
similar chemical properties /
gradual change in physical properties
ALLOW: (successive members) differ by a CH2 group
(ii) correct formula (molecular or displayed) for any alkane apart from ethane
correct name corresponding to the formula
(c) (i) X placed inside the column at the top
(ii) B placed by bottom arrow
[2]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 12]
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(a) (i) decreases / gets smaller

NOT disappears / increases in surface area
(ii) increases
Paper
23
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) points plotted correctly including 0,0

(1 per incorrect or no point plotted)
curve of best fit drawn
(max 1 mark if graph plotted wrong way round)
[2]
[1]
(ii) 44 cm3
ALLOW: 44 / correct reading from incorrect curve in part (i)
NOT: incorrect units
[1]
(iii) all the zinc had been used up / one of the reagents used up
ALLOW: the reaction has finished
NOT: sulfuric acid used up
[1]
(iv) lighted splint;

(gas) pops / explodes / blows out flame
IGNORE: pop test
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) goes faster / more hydrogen given off per minute / more gas given off per unit time / less
[1]
(ii) goes slower / less hydrogen given off per minute / less gas given off per unit time / more
[1]
(d) substance which speeds up a reaction
ALLOW: changes the rate of reaction
[1]
[Total: 12]
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(a) Any three of:

high boiling point or high melting point /
high density /
form coloured compounds or have coloured ions
form ions of more than one charge or variable valency /
form complex ions /
ALLOW: (very) hard / hardness / (good) catalysts
[3]
(b) (i) different number of neutrons / different nucleon number
[1]
(ii) 57
[1]
(iii) 26
[1]
(c) (i) water / damp / humidity;

IGNORE: a little or similar when referring to damp / water
air / oxygen
[1]
[1]
(ii) suitable method e.g. coating with zinc / coating with unreactive metal / plastic /
oil (or grease) / galvanising / sacrificial protection
NOT: removing air / water
suitable reason e.g. stops air / water reaching surface
(reason must be consequential to the method chosen)
(d) iron oxide;
it loses oxygen / gains electrons / iron decreases oxidation number
IGNORE: wrong oxidation numbers
NOT addition of hydrogen
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(e) (i) by (incomplete) combustion of hydrocarbons / carbon compounds

[1]
ALLOW: (incomplete) combustion of fossil fuels / named carbon containing fuel / carbon
(or hydrocarbons etc) react with air (or oxygen)
NOT: reacts with air unqualified (must refer to a carbon compound / fossil fuel)
(ii) poisonous / toxic / kills you / suffocates you / stops red blood cells carrying oxygen
ALLOW: binds with haemoglobin in place of oxygen
NOT: harmful
[1]
[Total: 14]
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(a) (i) (boric acid) had dissolved

ALLOW acid had diffused / an acid is formed here
IGNORE: boric acid is acidic / neutralisation / it is an acid
Paper
23
[1]
(ii) pH 8
[1]
(iii) random movement of particles / mixing up of particles

ALLOW: bulk / overall movement of particles from high to low concentration
IGNORE: particles move from high to low concentration
[1]
(iv) idea of neutralisation (of acid by alkali)

IGNORE: returned to neutral
[1]
(b) (i) CON2H4

ALLOW: any order of atoms / (NH2)2CO
(ii) 60
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) nitrogen

IGNORE: nitrates
[1]
(ii) to increase crop / plant growth / speeds up plant growth;

[1]
to put back nitrogen (or nutrients) into the soil / to provide plants with (more) nutrients
ALLOW: to supply plants with nitrogen / essential elements
[1]
IGNORE: makes the soil more fertile / to supply nitrogen gas / N2
(d) Any two of:
evaporate some of the water / heat to crystallisation point / heat a little / partially evaporate;
NOT heat or evaporate without qualification
allow to crystallise / leave in a warm place / leave on the window sill;
IGNORE: cool it
dry with filter paper
NOT: dry in oven unless it implies that the temperature is below 100 C / very low
[2]
[Total: 11]
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(a) (i) same number of protons and electrons
[1]
(ii) all have the same number of protons / same proton number / same atomic number
[1]
(iii) more electrons than protons

number of protons and electrons not equal ONLY [1]
[2]
(iv) same number of protons (and electrons) / same proton number / same atomic number [1]
different number of neutrons / different mass number / nucleon number
[1]
(b) (i) 2 + 8 + 5
[1]
(ii) 3 / 5
[1]
(iii) non-metal because it accepts electrons

/ needs 3e to complete outer energy level
/ because it is in Group V or 5e in outer shell
note need both non-metal and reason for [1]
[1]
[Total: 9]
(a) (i) harder / stronger / any sensible suggestion which relates to better properties for purpose
e.g. stays sharp longer / cuts better / more corrosion resistant
[1]
(ii) zinc
[1]
(b) (i) lattice
[1]
(ii) regular pattern of one type of atom

with different atom interspersed
can show the difference size, shading, label etc.
[1]
[1]
(iii) can change its shape by force / plastically deform / can be hammered into sheets / can
bend etc.
[1]
(iv) particles / ions / atoms / layers
cond can slide past each other
or metallic bond is non-directional
particles can move past each other
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(c) (i) tin(IV) oxide + carbon tin + carbon dioxide

not carbon monoxide as a reductant
accept carbon monoxide as a product
not tin(IV)
accept correct symbol equation
Paper
31
[1]
(ii) water
carbon dioxide
[1]
[1]
(iii) correct labels for

(pure) copper cathode
impure copper anode
electrolyte copper(II) sulfate / any soluble copper(II) salt / Cu2+
if labels on electrodes reversed [0]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iv) wires / pipes / jewellery / nails / roofing / ammunition / coins / cookware / catalyst /
sculpture
[1]
[Total: 15]
3
(i) chemical
[1]
(ii) from right to left

not through salt bridge
[1]
(iii) Br2 + 2e 2Brfor Br- as product [1]
[2]
(iv) reduction because electron gain

/ because oxidation number decreases
need both points
[1]
(v) Fe3+
[1]
(vi) any correct discussion of the reactivity of the halogens

e.g. the more reactive the halogen the higher the voltage
not better conductor
[1]
[Total: 7]
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(i) nitrogen 2+5
[1]
(ii) needs three electrons

to complete energy level
[1]
[1]
(i) expensive metal / iron cheaper / better catalyst
[1]
(ii) high pressure favours side with smaller volume / fewer moles
this is right hand side / product / ammonia side
[1]
[1]
(iii) recycled / sent over catalyst again

accept used again
[1]
(iv) advantage
disadvantage
[1]
[1]
high yield
slow reaction rate etc
[Total: 9]
5
(a) (i) many (simple) molecules form one (large) molecule / monomer molecules form one
polymer molecule
[1]
(ii) addition - polymer is the only product
accept - nX Xn
condensation polymer and simpler molecules formed
accept
nX Xn + nHCl / H2O
(b) (i) C12H26 C8H18 + 2C2H4
/ any other correct version
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) ethane and chlorine give range of products

/ ethene more readily available than ethane
/ waste half chlorine as hydrogen chloride
/ ethene more reactive than ethane
[1]
(iii) electrolysis
aqueous sodium chloride
[1]
[1]
(iv) must have three correct units

cond continuation
accept (CH2CH(Cl))n
[1]
[1]
[Total: 9]
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(a) (i) does not form compounds / does not accept and does not lose electrons / has full outer
shell/has 8e in outer shell / it is a Noble Gas / it is in Group 0/8
[1]
(ii) small number of outer electrons / lose electrons then positive
large number of outer electrons / gain electrons then negative
[1]
[1]
(iii) any two from nitrogen, oxygen and fluorine

accept symbols / molecular formulae
[1]
(b) (i) zinc / aluminium / lead / tin / chromium

(ii) white precipitate
precipitate dissolves / colourless solution forms / forms a clear solution
/ soluble in excess
(c) (i) LiF
NF3
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) LiF has higher mp / bp

LiF is a (crystalline) solid, NF3 is probably a gas / a liquid
/ LiF is less volatile
as liquids only LiF conducts
LiF is soluble in water, NF3 is not
when both solids LiF is harder
any two
[2]
(iii) LiF is an ionic compound

[1]
NF3 is a covalent/molecular compound
[1]
for stating that one is ionic and the other covalent [1] without specifying which is which
[Total: 13]
7
(i) methane / water vapour / oxides of nitrogen / hydrofluorocarbons / perfluorocarbons /

ozone
[1]
not sulfur dioxide
(ii) living organisms / plants and animals / cells
produce energy (from food / glucose / carbohydrates)
this forms carbon dioxide (could be in an equation)
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) when growing the crop removed carbon dioxide from atmosphere
/ crop photosynthesised and used carbon dioxide
combustion returned the carbon dioxide
[1]
[1]
(iv) increased combustion

of fossil fuels / named fossil fuel
[1]
[1]
or deforestation
less photosynthesis
not greater population
[1]
[1]
[Total: 8]
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(a) filter / centrifuge / decant

(partially) evaporate / heat / boil
allow to crystallise / cool / let crystals form
dry crystals / dry between filter paper / leave in a warm place to dry
dry on its own must be a verb
evaporate to dryness only marks 1 and 2
note if discuss residue only mark 1
(b) number of moles of HCl used = 0.04 2 = 0.08
number of moles CoCl2 formed = 0.04
number of moles CoCl2.6H2O formed = 0.04
mass of one mole of CoCl2.6H2O = 238 g
maximum yield of CoCl2.6H2O = 9.52g
accept 9.5 g
mark ecf to moles of HCl
do not mark ecf to integers
Paper
31
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[4]
to show that cobalt(II) carbonate is in excess

number of moles of HCl used = 0.08 must use value above ecf
mass of one mole of CoCO3 = 119g
number of moles of CoCO3 in 6.0g of cobalt(II) carbonate = 6.0/119 = 0.050
reason why cobalt(II) carbonate is in excess 0.05 > 0.08/2
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(a) E
(b) A
[1]
C
need all three
[1]
(c) A
[1]
(d) F
[1]
(e) C
[1]
(f) D
need both but not more
[1]
[Total: 6]
(a) (i) heat / roast / combustion / high temperature

accept burn
in air / oxygen
any incorrect Chemistry MAX [1]
[1]
[1]
OR 2ZnO + C 2Zn + CO2
the equation must balance, if not [0]
not carbon monoxide as a reactant /
[1]
(iii) fractional
distillation
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) making alloys / brass / named alloy which contains zinc
[1]
galvanising / sacrificial protection / electroplating

accept galvanising / one specific use which depends on galvanising
zinc coated screws / roofing / buckets / sinks
not just plating other metals
[1]
(ii) positive ions / cations

not nuclei / atoms
[1]
delocalised / free / mobile or sea of electrons
[1]
bond is attraction between (positive) ions and delocalised electrons
[1]
it is a good conductor because there are delocalised / free / mobile electrons

Note must be clear that electrons are moving / carry charge / reason why it is a
good conductor
[1]
[Total: 11]
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(a) volume given off (in that 20 s interval)

divided by 20
accept 48/20 for [2]
Answer to 3 (a) may appear twice, both in 3 (a) and 3 (b). Please ignore in 3 (b).
[1]
[1]
(b) 0.6 (cm3/s)
[1]
(c) concentration
of hydrogen peroxide decreases
[1]
[1]
for hydrogen peroxide used up ONLY [1]

not reagent / reactant
(d) rate increases / doubles
catalyst has bigger surface area / more catalyst particles exposed
more collisions
not more catalyst / higher concentration of catalyst / more molecules of catalyst
[1]
[1]
[1]
OR
volume of oxygen the same
oxygen from hydrogen peroxide (not catalyst)
amount / number of moles the same
[1]
[1]
[1]
OR
amount/mass/volume/number of moles of hydrogen peroxide the same [2]
catalyst chemically unchanged ONLY [1]
reactants have not changed (only the catalyst) [1]
accept catalyst does not react [1]
[Total: 11]
4
(a) (i) chromium is harder

has higher density
has higher melting point / boiling point / fixed points
stronger
any TWO
accept sodium comments
must be comparison chromium is hard [0]
(ii) both chromium and sodium have to be mentioned explicitly or implicitly.
sodium is more reactive is acceptable
sodium is a reactive metal is not acceptable
chromium has more than one oxidation state, sodium has one
chromium forms coloured compounds, sodium compounds are white
/ sodium does not
sodium reacts with cold water, chromium does not
chromium forms complex ions, sodium does not
accept chromium has catalytic properties, sodium does not
any TWO
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(b) (i) appearance/shiny/more attractive/decoration

resist corrosion / rusting
hard surface
any TWO
NOT becomes harder / stronger
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[2]
(ii) Cr2(SO4)3
ignore correct charges on ions
[1]
(iii) Cr3+ + 3e Cr
Cr3+ to Cr only
ignore comments about sulfate ion
[2]
[1]
(iv) oxygen / O2
[1]
(v) to replace chromium ions (used to plate steel)

/ chromium sulfate used up
[1]
copper ions replaced from copper anode

/ solution of copper sulfate does not change
not just that anode is not made of chromium
[1]
[Total: 12]
5
(a) (i) contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

accept example
ratio 2H : 1O
not contains water
ignore comments about carbon
[1]
[1]
(ii) living organism / plants and animals / cells

obtain energy from food
not burn negates energy mark
[1]
[1]
(iii) carbohydrates contain oxygen
[1]
(iv) as a fertiliser / manure
[1]
(b) (i) 80 cm3 of oxygen therefore 40 cm3 of methane

40/60 100 = 66.7 %
accept 66 % and 67 %
no ecf
[1]
[1]
(ii) add sodium hydroxide(aq) / alkali

carbon dioxide dissolves, leaving methane
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(a) same general formula

physical properties vary in predictable way / give trend mp increases with n etc.
any THREE
(b) (i) they have the same molecular formula
not general formula
different structures / structural formulae
(ii) CH3-CH2-CH(OH)-CH3 / (CH3)3C-OH
not ether-type structures
NOTE butan-2-ol and 2-methylpropan-2-ol acceptable
(c) (i) air/oxygen / (acidified) potassium chromate(VI) /
(acidified) potassium manganate(VII)
must have oxidation states
(ii) carboxylic acid / alkanoic acid
CH3-CH2-CH2-COOH / C3H7COOH / C4H8O2
accept C4H7OOH
(d) (i) measure volume of carbon dioxide
time
accept day / hour for time mark
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[3]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) increase in temperature / more yeast present / yeast multiplies
[1]
(iii) glucose used up

accept sugar not reagent / reactant
[1]
concentration of ethanol high enough to kill/poison yeast / denature enzymes

not kill enzymes
[1]
(iv) to prevent aerobic respiration

[1]
/ ethanol would be oxidised / ethanoic acid/ acid formed / lactic acid formed / carbon
dioxide and water formed
[Total: 15]
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(a) (i) kills microbes / bacteria / fungi / micro-organisms etc.
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[1]
(ii) as a bleach
[1]
(iii) burn / heat sulfur in air / oxygen
[1]
(b) oxygen
vanadium oxide / vanadium(V) oxide / vanadium pentoxide
not an incorrect oxidation state
400 C to 450 C
water
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) proton donor
[1]
(ii) measure pH / use pH paper

sulfuric acid has the lower pH
accept colours / appropriate numerical values
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
OR
sulfuric acid is the better conductor
[1]
[1]
OR
add magnesium / named fairly reactive metal
ethanedioic acid gives the slower reaction
NOTE result must refer to rate not amount
[1]
[1]
OR
add a carbonate
ethanedioic acid gives the slower reaction
NOTE result must refer to rate not amount
(d) (i) how many moles of H2SO4 were added = 0.02 0.3 = 0.006
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) how many moles of NaOH were used = 0.04 0.2 = 0.008
[1]
(iii) sulfuric acid

only mark ecf if in accord with 1:2 ratio and with values from (i) and (ii).
reason
0.006 > 0.008/2
for ecf mark candidate must use 1:2 ratio in answer
[1]
(iv) less than 7
[1]
[1]
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(a) to complete the outer shell (of oxygen) / full outer or valence shell / 8 (electrons) in outer
shell / Noble gas structure / to complete outer shell / to complete the octet
ignore reference to hydrogen atoms / reference to accepting / sharing or gaining electrons [1]
(b) loses (one) electron
not loses electrons
[1]
(c) opposite charges attract / electrostatic attraction / positive attracts negative / + and attract
[1]
(d) in solid ions cannot move / flow / no free ions / ions in a lattice
in solution ions can move / flow / mobile ions / ions free (to move)
[1]
[1]
[Total: 5]
(a) 23p 23e 28n

23p 20e 28n
23p 23e 27n
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) (contains) iron

cond with other element(s) / compounds / suitable named element
if iron is absent = 0
[1]
[1]
(ii) mild steel

[1]
cars / fridges / white goods / construction etc.
[1]
credit any sensible suggestion e.g. roofing, nails, screws, radiators
or
stainless steel
[1]
cutlery / chemical plant / jewellery / (kitchen) utensils / named kitchen utensil / in cars /
surgical equipment / car exhausts etc.
[1]
not vanadium steel (this is in the question)
(c) (i) V2O3
VO2
[1]
[1]
(ii) add sodium hydroxide(aq) or other named alkali

not ammonia
cond vanadium(IV) oxide dissolves / reacts
filter (to remove vanadium(III) oxide)
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 12]
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(a) (i) silver, tin (cobalt and magnesium not possible to decide)
for silver less reactive then tin = 1
[2]
(ii) magnesium and cobalt salt / compound / ions

or
cobalt and magnesium salt / compound / ions
[1]
(iii) Sn + 2Ag+ Sn2+ + 2Ag

all species correct = 1
balancing = 1
Sn to Sn2+ oxidation (can be written separately or as a correct half-equation)
(b) no reaction
Mg(OH)2 MgO + H2O
[2]
[1]
[1]
[1]
accept multiples
(c) (i) it forms positive ions / loses or gives electrons

electrons move / flow from this electrode / enter the circuit / electrons flow from
negative to positive (so it is negative)
[1]
[1]
(ii) bigger voltage of Zn/Cu cell than Sn/Cu cell

or
zinc is negative relative to tin (in the third cell)
[1]
(iii) magnesium / more reactive metal (must be named) instead of zinc

not anything above calcium in the reactivity series
or
silver / less reactive metal (must be named) instead of copper
or
use (more) concentrated acid
[1]
(iv) polarities correct that is Zn - and Sn +

0.6 V
[1]
[1]
[Total: 14]
(a) (i) H2 on RHS

ignore any other species on RHS
rest of equation fully correct i.e. 2H+ + 2e H2
(ii) H+ removed / escapes / discharged / used up / reduced
(equilibrium) moves to RHS / more water molecules ionise or
dissociate / forward reaction favoured
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) oxygen / O2
not O
[1]
(iv) carbon / graphite / platinum (electrode)
[1]
(b) (i) to make ammonia / in petroleum processing / balloons / rocket fuel / fuel for cars /
hardening of fats / fuel cells / fuel (unqualified) / making hydrochloric acid
[1]
(ii) to sterilise / disinfect it / kill bacteria / bugs / microbes / micro-organisms / germs
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(c) (i) (reference to) volume and time / how long it takes
[1]
(ii) carry out experiment with different intensities of light / one in light and one in
dark / repeat experiment in reduced light
measure new rate which would be faster or slower depending on light intensity
[1]
[1]
[Total: 11]
5
(a) (i) Mg + 2CH3COOH (CH3COO)2Mg + H2

correct formula of magnesium ethanoate
ignore charges
[1]
[1]
sodium ethanoate + water
[1]
(ii) ethyl ethanoate

displayed formula
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) add up to 5.8 g
[1]
(ii) moles of C atoms = 2.4/12 = 0.2

moles of H atoms = 0.2/1 = 0.2
moles of O atoms = 3.2/16 = 0.2
all three correct = 2
two correct = 1
empirical formula CHO
[2]
[1]
(iii) 116/29 = 4
C4H4O4
correct formula with no working scores both marks.
(iv) HOOCCH=CHCOOH / CH2=C(COOH)2
[1]
[1]
[2]
[Total: 13]
(a) (i) 6e between two nitrogen atoms (can be any combination of dots or crosses)
1 lone pair on each nitrogen atom
(ii)
[1]
[1]
SOLID
GAS
PATTERN
regular / lattice (not fixed)
random / irregular / no pattern
[1]
DISTANCE
close
far apart / spread out
[1]
MOVEMENT
vibrate / fixed / no motion
moving / translational
[1]
(b) (i) particles/molecules have more energy / move faster

[1]
collide harder / collide more frequently / more collisions / collide with more force (with the
walls)
[1]
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(ii) (1) nitrogen has smaller Mr / lighter molecules / lower density

nitrogen molecules / particles move faster (than chlorine molecules)
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[1]
[1]
(2) at higher temperature nitrogen molecules or particles (not atoms) move faster /
have more energy
[1]
[Total: 10]
7
(a) (i) lighter / light / lightweight / lower density

does not corrode / rust / oxidised
ignore cheaper / easier to mould
[1]
[1]
(ii) credit any two sensible suggestions e.g. rope / clothing / netting / string / carpets / fishing
line / fishing nets / parachutes / tyres / tents / bottles / thread / umbrellas / curtains /
toothbrushes / cassettes / video tapes
[2]
(iii) non-biodegradeable / do not rot / do not decompose / persist for years / accumulate
landfill sites limited / getting filled up
visual pollution
danger to fish / animals
(burn to form) toxic gases / harmful gases / pollutant gases / acidic gases / CO / HCl /
HF / HCN
not oxides of nitrogen / sulfur
any three
[3]
(b) (i) propene / propylene
accept prop-1-ene
not prop-2-ene
CH3-CH=CH2
double bond must be shown
[1]
[1]
(ii) correct repeat unit (one or more whole repeat units must be given)
cond continuation
(c) (i) amide / peptide / polypeptide
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) protein / polypeptide
[1]
(iii) H2N(CH2)6NH2
HOOC(CH2)8COOH
[1]
[Total: 15]
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other temperature boxes correctly completed (1)
comparable to supervisors (1) i.e. decreasing
[3]

initial/final temperature boxes completed correctly (1)
comparable to supervisors (1) i.e. increasing
[2]

best fit straight line graphs drawn with a ruler (2)
labels (1)
[6]
(d)
(i) value from graph (1) shown clearly (1)
[2]
(ii) value from graph (1) shown clearly (1)
[2]
(e) endothermic
[1]
(f) temperature (changes) would be smaller owtte (1)

more water (1) ignore references to rate
[2]
(g) solid would dissolve/react slower or take longer to observe final temperature (1)
smaller surface area (1)
[2]
(h) lag apparatus/use a lid or insulate /use digital thermometer/

use a pipette or burette instead of measuring cylinder/use data logging device owtte
not repeat and average
[1]
[Total: 21]
2
(a) yellow (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(b) white (precipitate)
[1]
(c) effervescence/fizz/bubbles (1)

pH paper blue/purple/> 7 (1)
smell (1)
max 2
ignore references to hydrogen
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(d) yellow/brown/orange colour hot (1)

faded/goes white when cool (1)
[2]
(e) bubbles/fizz etc (1)

limewater turns milky (1)
[2]
(f)
(i) white precipitate (1)

dissolves/clears (1)
[2]

dissolves/clears (1) see Supervisors report
[2]
(g) ammonia ignore hydrogen
[1]
(h) silver/lead (1)

nitrate (1)
[2]
(i) zinc (1) allow aluminium dependent on (f) (ii)

gives off carbon dioxide (when acid added) (1)
carbonate (1)
[3]
[Total: 19]
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comparable to supervisors (1) i.e. decreasing
[3]

initial/final temperature boxes completed correctly (1)
comparable to supervisors (1) i.e. increasing
[2]

best fit straight line graphs drawn with a ruler (2)
labels (1)
[6]
(d)
(i) value from graph (1) shown clearly (1)
[2]
(ii) value from graph (1) shown clearly (1)
[2]
(e) endothermic
[1]
(f) temperature (changes) would be smaller owtte (1)

more water (1) ignore references to rate
[2]
(g) solid would dissolve/react slower or take longer to observe final temperature (1)
[2]
(h) lag apparatus/use a lid or insulate /use digital thermometer/

use a pipette or burette instead of measuring cylinder/use data logging device owtte
not repeat and average
[1]
[Total: 21]
2
[2]
(b) white (precipitate)
[1]

pH paper blue/purple/> 7 (1)
smell (1)
max 2
ignore references to hydrogen
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(d) yellow/brown/orange colour hot (1)

faded/goes white when cool (1)
[2]
(e) bubbles/fizz etc (1)

limewater turns milky (1)
[2]
(f)
(i) white precipitate (1)

dissolves/clears (1)
[2]

dissolves/clears (1) see Supervisors report
[2]
(g) ammonia ignore hydrogen
[1]
(h) silver/lead (1)

nitrate (1)
[2]
(i) zinc (1) allow aluminium dependent on (f) (ii)

gives off carbon dioxide (when acid added) (1)
carbonate (1)
[3]
[Total: 19]
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volume of acid box completed correctly (1)
volume of acid box completed correctly (1)
comparable to supervisors (1) 1 if not 1 decimal place
[4]
(c) pink (1) to colourless (1) not clear
[2]
(d)
(i) hydroxide
[1]
(ii) neutralisation
[1]
(i) experiment 2
[1]
(ii) experiment 2 2 volume experiment 1
[1]
(iii) alkaline solution G more concentrated/stronger (1) or converse

[2]
(e)
(f) half value from table result for experiment 2 (1) cm3 (1)
half volume of G used (1) max 2
(g)
[2]
(i) two sources of error

e.g. using a measuring cylinder to measure alkalis/going past end point owtte
[2]
(ii) two meaningful improvements related to above

e.g. use a pipette/burette/repeat experiment or use different indicator
[2]
[Total: 18]
(a) white/colourless crystals
[1]
(b) melts/turns into a liquid owtte (1)

crackles (1)
pH paper turns blue/ pH > 7 (1)
smell (1)
max 2
[2]
(c)
(i) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(ii) no change/no reaction owtte
[1]
(iii) pungent/smelly (gas) (1)

indicator paper turns blue or pH > 7 (1)
[2]
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(d) solid turns white/colour fades (1)

condensation at top of tube (1)
acidic gas (1) max 2
[2]
(e)
(i) green (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(ii) white precipitate
[1]
(iii) (manganate) turns colourless/yellow/orange/brown
[1]
(f) steam (1)

heat given off (1)
solid turns green/brown/yellow/orange (1) max 2
[2]
(g) ammonia
[1]
(h) ammonium (1) sulfate (1)
[2]
(i) iron (1) (II) (1) sulfate (1)
[3]
[Total: 22]
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(a) ethanol and aluminium oxide boxes correctly labelled
[1]
(b) arrow towards wool (1) arrow towards solid (1)
[2]
(c) to prevent suck back or description of suck back owtte (1)

effect of suck back e.g. crack tube (1)
[2]
[Total: 5]
(a) to speed up the reaction
[1]
(b) solid visible owtte
e.g. no more solid will dissolve
[1]
(c) filtration / centrifuge
not decant
[1]
(d) to make sure water (of crystallisation) is not lost / stop dehydration /
so crystals do not turn into powder / does not decompose not crystals break
(e) no heat needed / not necessary to warm acid (1)
carbonates react with acid at room temperature (1)
no bubbles would indicate that carbonate is in excess (1)
[1]
[max 2]
[Total: 6]
(a) idea of fair test / only one variable
[1]
(b) nitric acid
[1]
(c)
(i) points plotted (3), 1 for each incorrect

smooth curve (1)
[4]
(ii) value from graph 18 s (1) indication on graph (1)
[2]
(d) times would be less / reaction quicker (1)

particles have more energy / increased collisions (1)
[2]
[Total: 10]
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total volume of water boxes correctly completed (1)

10, 11, 12, 13, 14
temperature boxes completed (4) 1 each incorrect
68, 63, 59, 55, 51
[5]
(a) appropriate scale for y-axis (1)

points plotted correctly (4), 1 for each incorrect
best fit straight line graph (1)
[6]
(b) clear liquid formed / no solid visible owtte
[1]
(c) value from graph for 9 cm3 of water, around 72 oC (1)

extrapolation of straight line shown (1)
[2]
(d) temperatures at which crystals appear lower (1)

solution more dilute in same volume of water / less saturated owtte (1)
[2]
(e) sketch graph below line (1) label (1)
[2]
(f) one improvement from e.g.

dont use a beaker of cold water to cool solution /
do not remove thermometer from the solution /
use second person or IT method to note formation of crystals /
repeat
linked explanation
different rate of heat losses /
loss of solid on thermometer /
observing formation of first crystals may vary /
average
mean more accurate / increases reliability
not just accurate
[2]
[Total: 20]
(a)
(i) blue (1)
[1]
[2]
(iii) blue precipitate (1)

deep / royal blue (1) solution (1) or precipitate dissolves
[3]
(c) sulfuric acid (2)
acid or sulfate only (1)
[2]
[Total: 8]
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(a) bubbles / fizzing / effervescence
[1]
(b) alkali formed
[1]
(c)
(i) chlorine
[1]
(ii) indicator bleached / decolourised allow yellow
[1]
[Total: 4]
(a) universal indicator / pH paper (1) not litmus

pH of 46 / yellow / orange (1) not red
[2]
(b) sodium hydroxide / carbonate / oxide
[1]
(c) marks can be obtained from diagram

chromatography (1)
description of applying E110 to paper (1)
use of solvent (1)
results / number of spots (1)
[4]
[Total: 7]
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(a) flask (1) pipette (1) burette (1)
[3]
(b) named indicator (1) colour change (1)

not incorrect colour change
[2]
[Total: 5]
correct test (1) result (1)

examples given are not the only possible correct responses
note incorrect test means zero for result e.g. test for KCl, add sulfuric acid gives white ppt scores
no marks. Except for NaOH, unnamed indicator turns blue or purple scores one mark for the
result.
aqueous potassium chloride
(nitric acid) silver nitrate / lead nitrate (1)

ethanol
lighted splint (1)

flame produced (1)
allow dichromate / manganate and correct colour change
not b.p.
sodium hydroxide solution
named indicator (1)

correct colour change or pH (1)
allow named metal salt solution and correct ppt. colour
[Total: 6]
(a) all points plotted correctly (2), 1 each incorrect

straight line (1)
[3]
(b) gas / carbon dioxide given off

not hydrogen gas given off
[1]
(c) prevent loss of acid / liquid
[1]
(d)
(i) Experiment 1
[1]
(ii) (in Experiment 2) the temperature of the acid was lower / converse
[1]
(e) 18.5 minutes 1/2 small square (1) extrapolation on grid (1)
[2]
(f) sketched line to the left of Experiment 1 line
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(a) initial temperature boxes correctly completed 23 (1)

final temperature boxes completed (2) 1 each incorrect
21 20 19 17
[3]
(b) initial temperature boxes correctly completed 22 (1)

final temperature boxes correctly completed (1), 1 each incorrect
26 28 30
[2]
(c) points plotted correctly (3), 1 for each incorrect

best fit straight line graphs (2)
labels (1)
[6]
(d)
(i) value from graph 34 oC (1)

shown clearly on graph (1)
[2]
(ii) value from graph 18 oC (1) shown clearly (1)
[2]
(e) endothermic
[1]
(f) temperature changes would be smaller / half owtte (1)

more water (1)
[2]
(g) solid would dissolve slower / react slower or take longer to reach final temperature (1)
allow converse e.g. dissolves faster or reaches final temperature faster
larger surface area
[2]
[Total: 20]
5
[2]
(b) effervescence / fizz / bubbles (1)

pungent smell (1)
pH paper blue / purple / >7 (1)
ignore white ppt.
[3]
(d) carbon dioxide
[1]
(e) zinc (1) carbonate (1)
[2]
[Total: 8]
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(b)
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[1]
(i) chromium (1)

(ii) any named chromium salt (1)
[2]
(c) to stop corrosion owtte (1)

to look attractive owtte (1)
[2]
[Total: 5]
specified number / mass of nails (1)

add x cm3 sample of water (1)
in a test-tube / beaker (1)
leave until nails rust and note time (1)
not unrealistic time, must be at least one day
repeat with other water samples (1)
same volume water / number of nails (1)
compare / describe results (1)
[max 6]
[Total: 6]
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(i) fractional distillation
[1]
(ii) A = flask (1)

B = condenser (1)
[2]
(b) alkanes are inflammable / risk of fire owtte
[1]
(c) octane
[1]
(d) temperature on the thermometer would rise / be 174oC / pause in the distillation of liquid
[1]
[Total: 6]
2
(a)
(i) measuring cylinder
[1]
(ii) reaction will happen / is fast with cold acid
[1]
(b) solid / powder visible / no more solid dissolves / fizzing stops when powder added
not precipitate forms, not stops reacting
[1]
(c) diagram of funnel (1) and filter paper within (1)
[2]
(d) heat to crystallising point owtte (1) to prevent loss of water of crystallisation (1)
not heat and leave to cool
[2]
[Total: 7]
highest temperatures correct (1)

28, 30, 32, 32

7, 9, 11, 11
[2]
(b) points plotted correctly (2), 1 any incorrect

two straight lines through points, must use ruler (1)
[3]
(c)
(i) 0.25 g (1) extrapolation shown (1)

accept extrapolation to zero and subsequent mass
[2]
(ii) all copper sulfate solution used up after 1.5 g zinc added / zinc is in excess / owtte
[1]
(d) sketch graph to left of original / steeper slope than original (1)
rising above original (1)
[2]
[Total: 10]
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63
(a) final volumes completed correctly (2)

13.0 and 34.0
initial volumes completed correctly (1)
0.0 and 8.0
differences correct (1)
13.0 and 26.0
1 if any readings not to 1 dp, 1 if initial and final readings are reversed
[4]
(b) hydroxide
[1]
(c)
(i) Experiment 2 / G
[1]
(ii) Experiment 2 2 volume experiment 1
[1]
(iii) alkaline solution G more concentrated / stronger (1) or converse

[2]
(d) 13 (1) cm3 (1)

half volume of G used (1)
(e)
[3]
(i) two sources of error

e.g. using a measuring cylinder to measure alkalis / going past end point owtte /
conical flask or measuring cylinder not cleaned
[2]

e.g. use a pipette / burette / repeat experiment or use different indicator /
clean conical flask or measuring cylinder
[2]
[Total: 16]
(c) green (solid)
[1]
(d)
(i) green (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
[2]
(e) ammonia
[1]
(f) ammonium (1) sulfate (1) not a halide (1)
[3]
[Total: 9]
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0620
Paper
63
(a) powder has larger surface area (1) speeds up reaction / more collisions (1)
[2]
(b) red / brown / pink
[1]
(c) the ice / condensation
[1]
(d) test
result
[2]
add anhydrous copper sulfate / cobalt chloride paper (1)

turns blue / pink (1)
[Total: 6]
7
(a)
(i) less than 7
[1]
(ii) colour of orange drink obscures indicator colour owtte
[1]
(b) chromatography (1)

apply orange drink to paper (1)
use of solvent (1)
comparison of spot heights or Rf with E numbers and/or carotenes (1)
[4]
[Total: 6]
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
D
D
21
22
D
D
3
4
5
D
D
C
23
24
25
A
D
A
6
7
C
C
26
27
C
A
8
9
10
B
A
B
28
29
30
C
D
C
11
12
B
D
31
32
B
C
13
14
15
C
B
B
33
34
35
B
D
B
16
17
B
B
36
37
C
D
18
19
20
A
B
C
38
39
40
A
D
A
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Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
D
D
21
22
D
C
3
4
5
D
C
D
23
24
25
A
C
C
6
7
B
C
26
27
A
C
8
9
10
C
B
A
28
29
30
D
A
D
11
12
B
B
31
32
B
B
13
14
15
D
C
B
33
34
35
C
B
D
16
17
B
B
36
37
C
A
18
19
20
A
D
B
38
39
40
D
A
D
Paper
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Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
D
C
21
22
B
A
3
4
5
D
D
D
23
24
25
D
C
C
6
7
B
B
26
27
D
A
8
9
10
C
A
C
28
29
30
A
C
D
11
12
B
B
31
32
B
C
13
14
15
D
C
B
33
34
35
B
B
D
16
17
B
B
36
37
C
D
18
19
20
A
C
D
38
39
40
A
D
A
Paper
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
21
(a) (i) medicines / food / (drinking) water / air quality

ignore: kitchens / clothes
[1]
(ii) 1st box down ticked (boils slightly above 100 oC)
[1]
(b) all 4 correct = 2 marks

2 or 3 correct = 1 mark
0 or 1 correct = 0 marks
top right solvent front
bottom right chromatography paperbottom left solvent
top left origin line
[2]
(c) (i) C
[1]
(ii) A, C and D (all three correct for 1 mark)
[1]
(iii) B
[1]
[Total: 7]
(a) air / oxygen

water
allow: damp / humid
[1]
[1]
(b) idea of reaction of the oxygen (in first two weeks)

ignore: air reacting
(oxygen reacting) with the iron / rusting / iron reacts
ignore: reaction with rust / reaction with iron oxide
(after 2 weeks) all the oxygen had reacted / there was no further reaction / reaction had
stopped / no more oxygen
ignore: no more air / experiment was finished
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) (at start ) shiny / silvery

allow: grey
(after 2 weeks ) brown / reddish brown / orange
allow: red
ignore: dull
[1]
(d) add (aqueous) sodium hydroxide / (aqueous) ammonia

reddish-brown / brown precipitate (both colour and ppt needed)
reject: red precipitate
note: 2nd mark dependent on correct reagent
[1]
[1]
(e) iron + hydrochloric acid iron chloride + hydrogen

1 mark for iron chloride; 1 mark for hydrogen
ignore: wrong oxidation numbers / numbers in equation
[2]
[1]
[Total: 11]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
21
(a) (i) Na / Mg / sodium / magnesium
[1]
(ii) any two of Si / P / S / Cl (1 mark each)
[2]
(b) decreases / less metallic / from metals (on left) to non-metals (on right)
allow: metals on left and non metals on right
ignore: just reference to metals or non-metals alone i.e. metals on left
ignore: reactivity decreases
[1]
(c) atomic number / number of protons

ignore: number of electrons
[1]
(d) (i) Any 4 of:

nucleus in centre of atom
neutrons and protons in nucleus
number of protons = 13
number of neutrons = 14
number of electrons = 13
electrons on outside of atom
electrons in shells / 3 shells
3 electrons in outer shell
electron configuration = 2,8,3
allow: marks from labelled diagram
[4]
(ii) very good (electrical) conductivity / it is the best conductor / it is a better conductor
ignore: good conductor
has a low density
ignore: other properties
[1]
[1]
(e) Br2 on right

correct balance 2 (KBr) and 2(KCl)
allow: balance mark if 2Br on right
reject: if incorrect species
[1]
[1]
(f) 3rd box down ticked (argon has a complete outer)
[1]
[Total: 14]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
21
(a) ethene decolourises (bromine water) / bromine goes colourless in ethane

ethane does not / no change / remains reddish-brown
allow: only ethene decolourises bromine = 2
ignore: ethene reacts and ethane does not
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) heat / high temperature

ignore: warm
allow: quoted values between 3001000 oC
catalyst / named catalyst e.g. aluminium oxide / porous pot
ignore: high pressure
[1]
[1]
(ii) alkene collects above the water / alkene not mixed with water
ignore: bubbles / it goes up
[1]
(iii) 42
[1]
(iv) C4H8 / 2C2H4
[1]
(c) addition
polymerisation
[1]
[1]
[Total: 9]
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Syllabus
0620
(a) (i) correct points (each within one small square)

1 mark for each incorrect point
smooth curve
ignore: continuation of curve at either end
(ii) 75 oC / the highest
allow: values above 75 oC
Paper
21
[2]
[1]
[1]
(iii) the higher the temperature the faster the reaction / speed greater at higher
temperature
[1]
allow: the higher the temperature the faster the word disappear
ignore: gets faster without qualification / faster with temperature / higher temperature
increases rate of collisions / it takes less time the higher the temperature
(b)
increases / gets faster

not: goes fast
(c) (i) sodium chloride

apply: listing if extra species
(ii) VI / vi / 6 / six
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) forest death / acidifies lakes or rivers / kills fish / plant in lakes or rivers /
slows crop growth / leaches harmful minerals from soil / erodes (or corrodes) buildings
(or metals) / kills corals
[1]
ignore: acid rain / kills animals / kills plants or fish in sea
(iv) 2nd box down ticked (calcium oxide)
[1]
(v) magnesium gains oxygen / increases its oxidation number / gets oxidised
allow: loses electrons / Mg gets oxidised
sulfur dioxide loses oxygen / decreases its oxidation number;
allow: gains electrons / SO2 gets reduced
ignore: repeating what is in the equation
note: oxidation and reduction occurs together = 1
[1]
[1]
[Total: 12]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
21
(a) O2
2 (O2) dependent on O2
[1]
[1]
(b) carbon monoxide / CO
[1]
(c) there was no air / the gas was at a low temperature / gas was unburnt
ignore: there was no gas / there is no combustion
[1]
(d) (i) water
[1]
(ii) heat it / warm it / put in dessicator
[1]
(iii) gets heavier / increases absorbs carbon dioxide / carbon dioxide has mass / carbon
dioxide added
both points needed for 1
[1]
(e) (i) cow flatulence / marshes / waste sites / paddy fields

allow: bacterial decomposition
[1]
(ii) global warming / named effect of global warming e.g. rise in air temperature / melting of
polar ice / desertification / more extreme weather
[1]
ignore: melting of ice unqualified
allow: greenhouse effect
[Total: 9]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
21
(a) 3rd box down ticked (endothermic)
[1]
(b) (i) ring around OH

reject: round OH and C / around OH of COOH
[1]
(ii) C6H8O7
[1]
(c) (i) catalyst / substance which speeds up rate of reaction

protein / (substance) found in living things / biological
ignore: found in washing powder
[1]
[1]
(ii) filtration
allow: decanting
[1]
(iii) limewater
turns milky / cloudy / white precipitate
[1]
[1]
(d) put indicator in flask

allow: any named indicator (even if cant be used for weak acid)
add sodium hydroxide (from burette)
stop adding / endpoint when indicator changes colour
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 11]
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Syllabus
0620
(a) (i) electrolyte D

allow: (molten) sodium chloride
cathode C
(ii) graphite
Paper
21
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) floats on top of the sodium chloride

allow: sodium is on top
[1]
(c) chlorine / Cl2

allow: Cl
reject: chloride
[1]
(d) (anode ) chlorine / Cl2

allow: oxygen / O2
allow: Cl / O
reject: chloride / oxide
(cathode ) hydrogen / H2
allow: H
[1]
[1]
[Total: 7]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
22
(a) (i) C
[1]
(ii) A
[1]
(iii) E
[1]
(iv) D
[1]
(v) C
[1]
(b) (i) limestone / chalk / marble

ignore: lime / formulae
[1]
(ii) 3rd box down ticked (heavier than air)
[1]
(iii) H2O on right

2(HCl)
second mark dependent on correct formula for water
[1]
[1]
[Total: 9]
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Syllabus
0620
(a) copper any common use e.g. electrical wiring / pipes jewellery
ignore: for alloys / for brass / for wires (unqualified)
Paper
22
[1]
platinum any common use e.g. inert electrode / jewellery

[1]
allow: for catalyst (as long as not incorrect catalyst)
aluminium any common use e.g. food containers / car (bodies) / aircraft (bodies) / kitchen
utensils / pots and pans
[1]
allow: for roofing / for high voltage electrical cables
ignore: for wires / for knives
(b) (i) poisonous / harms nervous system or brain
ignore: harmful (without qualification)
(ii) protons 82
neutrons 125
(c) (i) Any three of:
sodium goes into a ball /
gets smaller / disappears
allow: dissolves ignore: reacts
moves (over surface)
bubbles / effervescence /
ignore: hydrogen given off
floats on the water (as it reacts) /
fizzes / hissing / crackling
ignore: sound
litmus turns blue /
ignore: changes colour
[1]
[1]
[1]
[3]
(ii) sodium hydroxide

hydrogen
[1]
[1]
(iii) electron
Ion
gains
negative
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 15]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
22
(a) Any two of:

temperature
mass / amount of manganese(IV) oxide / volume of manganese(IV) oxide
size of manganese dioxide particles
allow: pressure
ignore: concentration
[2]
(b) (i) the greater the concentration the greater the speed / rate increases with concentration [1]
ignore: concentration increases speed / more oxygen the grater the concentration
(ii) less hydrogen peroxide present (in B) / more hydrogen peroxide (in A)
allow: hydrogen peroxide less concentrated (in B)
[1]
(iii) time taken 27 (s)

allow: 26 (s)
volume 37 (cm3)
[1]
[1]
(c) magnesium copper manganese lead

ignore: oxide / oxidation numbers
[1]
[Total: 7]
(a) methane
[1]
(b) arrangement random / irregularly arranged / no fixed position

proximity close together / touching
motion random/ sliding over each other / movement not entirely free
allow: move slightly
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) arrow at tube at bottom left

ignore: direction of arrow
[1]
(ii)
group of (different) molecules / group of (different) hydrocarbons
implication of different molecules
with similar / (particular) range of boiling points / molecules with similar molecular
masses or small range of molecular masses
[1]
[1]
(iii) X naphtha
Y diesel (oil)
[1]
[1]
(iv) structure of ethane showing all atoms and all bonds
[1]
(v) 2nd box down ticked (saturated hydrocarbon)
[1]
[Total: 11]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
22
(a) molecule two or more atoms

atom the smallest part
ion an atom that has become
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) pH 13
[1]
(ii) 40
[1]
[1]
(iv) pH decreases / pH goes from higher to lower pH / suitable reference to pH values e.g.
from pH 12 to pH 8
[1]
final pH below 7 / stated value below 7
[1]
ignore: gets more acidic
(c) Any six of:
bubbles (from the electrodes)
solution goes yellow(ish) / solution goes green(ish)
hydrogen at cathode
chlorine at anode
(hydrogen and chlorine gases produced at wrong electrodes = 1)
electrodes are graphite / electrodes are carbon
electrodes conducts electricity / electrons move in electrodes
hydrogen (ions) go to cathode
chloride (ions) go to the anode
smell of chlorine
electrolyte conducts electricity
ignore: hydroxide ions
[6]
[Total: 14]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
22
(a) as a reducing agent / in the blast furnace / for extracting iron or zinc or other suitable metal /
to extract metals / in making lime
[1]
(b) (i)
layers can slide over each other
both ideas of layers and sliding needed
strong bonding in all directions / covalent bonding in all directions /
strong bonding in macromolecules in giant structure
both ideas of type of bonding and giant structure needed
(ii) for cutting / drill bits / for drills
(c) (i) ammonium sulfate
ignore: water / hydrogen
(ii) nitrogen
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(d) one pair of electrons in each overlap area
[1]
(e) 1st box ticked

last box ticked
[1]
[1]
[Total: 9]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
22
(a) (i) Any two of:

have same general formula / have same pattern of formula / members differ by
CH2 group
have same functional group
have similar chemical properties / prepared by similar methods
allow: same chemical properties
not: similar properties
show gradual change in physical properties / show trend in boiling points
(ii)
[2]
H H

HCCOH

H H
allow: OH in place of O H
(b) (i) exothermic and temperature increases / goes from 18 to 37

both: exothermic and temperature increase needed for the mark
allow: exothermic because heat is given off
(ii) grey / black / grey-black
not: brown / purple
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) filter (off zinc);

note: second mark dependent on filtration for first mark
(let alcohol) evaporate / evaporate (off the alcohol)
allow: warm gently (to remove some alcohol)
allow: use drying agent
ignore: heat unqualified / crystallise
reject: residue left to dry
[1]
(d) (i) ZnI2

allow: 5ZnI2
[1]
[1]
(ii) 2nd answer ringed (giant ionic)

allow: underlined or ticked
[1]
(e) 1 mark for each product

zinc nitrate
ammonium nitrate not: ammonia nitrate
water
[3]
(f) add (aqueous) sodium hydroxide (and warm)

test gas evolved with red litmus paper/ universal indicator paper
litmus paper/ universal indicator paper turns blue
note: the 2nd and 3rd marks are dependent on the first mark being correct
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 15]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
23
(a) (i) C
[1]
(ii) A
[1]
(iii) E
[1]
(iv) D
[1]
(v) C
[1]
(b) (i) limestone / chalk / marble

ignore: lime / formulae
[1]
(ii) 3rd box down ticked (heavier than air)
[1]
(iii) H2O on right

2(HCl)
second mark dependent on correct formula for water
[1]
[1]
[Total: 9]
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Syllabus
0620
(a) copper any common use e.g. electrical wiring / pipes jewellery
ignore: for alloys / for brass / for wires (unqualified)
Paper
23
[1]
platinum any common use e.g. inert electrode / jewellery

[1]
allow: for catalyst (as long as not incorrect catalyst)
aluminium any common use e.g. food containers / car (bodies) / aircraft (bodies) / kitchen
utensils / pots and pans
[1]
allow: for roofing / for high voltage electrical cables
ignore: for wires / for knives
(b) (i) poisonous / harms nervous system or brain
ignore: harmful (without qualification)
(ii) protons 82
neutrons 125
(c) (i) Any three of:
sodium goes into a ball /
gets smaller / disappears
allow: dissolves ignore: reacts
moves (over surface)
bubbles / effervescence /
ignore: hydrogen given off
floats on the water (as it reacts) /
fizzes / hissing / crackling
ignore: sound
litmus turns blue /
ignore: changes colour
[1]
[1]
[1]
[3]
(ii) sodium hydroxide

hydrogen
[1]
[1]
(iii) electron
Ion
gains
negative
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 15]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
23
(a) Any two of:

temperature
mass / amount of manganese(IV) oxide / volume of manganese(IV) oxide
size of manganese dioxide particles
allow: pressure
ignore: concentration
[2]
(b) (i) the greater the concentration the greater the speed / rate increases with concentration [1]
ignore: concentration increases speed / more oxygen the grater the concentration
(ii) less hydrogen peroxide present (in B) / more hydrogen peroxide (in A)
allow: hydrogen peroxide less concentrated (in B)
[1]
(iii) time taken 27 (s)

allow: 26 (s)
volume 37 (cm3)
[1]
[1]
(c) magnesium copper manganese lead

ignore: oxide / oxidation numbers
[1]
[Total: 7]
(a) methane
[1]
(b) arrangement random / irregularly arranged / no fixed position

proximity close together / touching
motion random/ sliding over each other / movement not entirely free
allow: move slightly
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) arrow at tube at bottom left

ignore: direction of arrow
[1]
(ii)
group of (different) molecules / group of (different) hydrocarbons
implication of different molecules
with similar / (particular) range of boiling points / molecules with similar molecular
masses or small range of molecular masses
[1]
[1]
(iii) X naphtha
Y diesel (oil)
[1]
[1]
(iv) structure of ethane showing all atoms and all bonds
[1]
(v) 2nd box down ticked (saturated hydrocarbon)
[1]
[Total: 11]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
23
(a) molecule two or more atoms

atom the smallest part
ion an atom that has become
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) pH 13
[1]
(ii) 40
[1]
[1]
(iv) pH decreases / pH goes from higher to lower pH / suitable reference to pH values e.g.
from pH 12 to pH 8
[1]
final pH below 7 / stated value below 7
[1]
ignore: gets more acidic
(c) Any six of:
bubbles (from the electrodes)
solution goes yellow(ish) / solution goes green(ish)
hydrogen at cathode
chlorine at anode
(hydrogen and chlorine gases produced at wrong electrodes = 1)
electrodes are graphite / electrodes are carbon
electrodes conducts electricity / electrons move in electrodes
hydrogen (ions) go to cathode
chloride (ions) go to the anode
smell of chlorine
electrolyte conducts electricity
ignore: hydroxide ions
[6]
[Total: 14]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
23
(a) as a reducing agent / in the blast furnace / for extracting iron or zinc or other suitable metal /
to extract metals / in making lime
[1]
(b) (i)
layers can slide over each other
both ideas of layers and sliding needed
strong bonding in all directions / covalent bonding in all directions /
strong bonding in macromolecules in giant structure
both ideas of type of bonding and giant structure needed
(ii) for cutting / drill bits / for drills
(c) (i) ammonium sulfate
ignore: water / hydrogen
(ii) nitrogen
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(d) one pair of electrons in each overlap area
[1]
(e) 1st box ticked

last box ticked
[1]
[1]
[Total: 9]
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Syllabus
0620
Paper
23
(a) (i) Any two of:

have same general formula / have same pattern of formula / members differ by
CH2 group
have same functional group
have similar chemical properties / prepared by similar methods
allow: same chemical properties
not: similar properties
show gradual change in physical properties / show trend in boiling points
(ii)
[2]
H H

HCCOH

H H
allow: OH in place of O H
(b) (i) exothermic and temperature increases / goes from 18 to 37

both: exothermic and temperature increase needed for the mark
allow: exothermic because heat is given off
(ii) grey / black / grey-black
not: brown / purple
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) filter (off zinc);

note: second mark dependent on filtration for first mark
(let alcohol) evaporate / evaporate (off the alcohol)
allow: warm gently (to remove some alcohol)
allow: use drying agent
ignore: heat unqualified / crystallise
reject: residue left to dry
[1]
(d) (i) ZnI2

allow: 5ZnI2
[1]
[1]
(ii) 2nd answer ringed (giant ionic)

allow: underlined or ticked
[1]
(e) 1 mark for each product

zinc nitrate
ammonium nitrate not: ammonia nitrate
water
[3]
(f) add (aqueous) sodium hydroxide (and warm)

test gas evolved with red litmus paper/ universal indicator paper
litmus paper/ universal indicator paper turns blue
note: the 2nd and 3rd marks are dependent on the first mark being correct
[1]
[1]
[1]
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(a) (i) lithium oxide / strontium oxide
[1]
(ii) sulfur dioxide / nitrogen dioxide
[1]
(iii) aluminium oxide
[1]
(iv) carbon monoxide

accept: correct formulae
[1]
(b) sulfur dioxide

burn (fossil) fuel containing sulfur / volcanoes
nitrogen dioxide
reaction of nitrogen and oxygen
high temperatures / in car engine
not: exhaust
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) strontium oxide

accept: aluminium oxide
[1]
(ii) use correct formula

cond: charges on ions
6x and 2o around oxygen
ignore: electrons around Li
2
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(a) (i) (waste gases) from animals

decaying vegetation / anaerobic decay
accept: decomposition of organic material / natural gas
(ii) carbon dioxide
water
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

[1]
both respiration and combustion produce carbon dioxide
[1]
any two of the following:
[2]
plants photosynthesis changes carbon dioxide into carbohydrates
(burning) of fossil fuels / named fuel / petrol / alkanes
respiration by living organisms to obtain energy from
carboncontaining compounds
comment that the balance between these processes determines the percentage of carbon
dioxide
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(a) (i) bauxite
[1]
(ii) lowers melting point

[1]
better conductor / reduces amount of energy needed / reduces cost / more
economic / makes process viable / conserves energy
[1]
(iii) aluminium more reactive than copper / aluminium higher in reactivity series
hydrogen not aluminium formed at cathode
[1]
[1]
(b) Al 3+ + 3e Al
[1]
2
[2]
2O O2 + 4e
note: not balanced = 1
oxygen reacts with carbon (anode) to form carbon dioxide / C + O2 CO2
[1]
note: if mark(s) for an electrode reaction are not awarded then allow aluminium ions accept
electrons / are reduced
[1]
oxide ion loses electrons / is oxidised
[1]
max 4
(c) (i) protective oxide layer
[1]
(ii) aluminium low density / light

[1]
aluminium is a good conductor
[1]
strength / prevent sagging / allows greater separation of pylons / core made of
steel because it is strong
[1]
4
(a) rate of forward reaction equals rate of back reaction

concentrations do not change / macroscopic properties remain constant (with time)
accept: amounts
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) increase

reaction 2
Vr > Vp
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) same
reaction 1
Vr = Vp
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) decrease
reaction 3
Vp > Vr
accept: moles of gas / molecules of gas as an alternative to volume
[1]
[1]
[1]
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(a) (i) rate of reaction decreases / gradient decreases

because concentration of bromine decreases
reaction stops because all bromine is used up
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) initial rate greater / gradient greater

because bigger surface area / more particles of iron exposed
or:
final mass the same
because mass of bromine is the same so the same mass of iron is used
[1]
[1]
(iii) increase / decrease / change rate of stirring / not stirred

measure new rate / compare results
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) Fe to Fe2+

because oxidation is electron loss / increase in oxidation number
(ii) Fe
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[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) add sodium hydroxide solution / ammonia(aq)

Fe2+
green precipitate
Fe3+
brown precipitate
[1]
[1]
[1]
(a) (i) correct structural formula of ethanoic acid

allow: OH not: COOH
[1]
(ii) correct structural formula of ethanol

allow: OH
(b) (i) ethyl ethanoate
(ii) OC6H4COOCH2CH2O
correct ester linkage
correct repeat units
continuation
accept: boxes if it is clear what the box represents
(iii) any two from:
long time to decay
landfill sites
visual pollution / litter
danger to animals
poisonous gases when burnt
accept: any correct suggestion
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
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(c) synthetic only two monomers

protein many different monomers
or:
protein has 1 C=O and 1NH
nylon has 2 C=O / 2NH
or:
synthetic one monomer is a dicarboxylic acid and the other is a diamine
protein all monomers are amino acids
7
(a) (i) any Group 1 metal

accept: LiOH
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) Cu(OH)2 CuO + H2O

note: products only = 1
[2]
(iii) reactivity of metals / metals have different reactivities
[1]
(b) (i) zinc oxide, nitrogen dioxide, oxygen

note: two correct = 1
(ii) 2KNO3 2KNO2 + O2
note: unbalanced = 1, correct word equation = 1
[2]
[2]
(c) calculation:
Mr for NaHCO3 = 84 g; Mr for Na2O = 62 g; Mr for NaOH = 40 g
Mr for Na2CO3 = 106 g
(i) number of moles of NaHCO3 used = 3.36/84 = 0.04
[1]
(ii) if residue is Na2O, number of moles of Na2O = 2.12/62

=0.034 / 0.03
if residue is NaOH, number of moles of NaOH = 2.12/40
= 0.053 / 0.05
if reside is Na2CO3, number of moles of Na2CO3 = 2.12/106 =0.02 all three correct
note: two correct = 1
(iii) equation 3
mole ratio 2:1 agrees with equation
[2]
[1]
[1]
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(a) 27p 32n 27e

27p 32n 25e
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) same proton number / same number of protons / same atomic number
different nucleon number / different number of neutrons / different mass number
[1]
[1]
(ii) same electron distribution

allow: same proton number and same number of electrons
not: same number of electrons / same number of shells
[1]
(iii) industrial detection of leaks / thickness of paper etc. / nuclear fuel for generating
electricity / nuclear weapons / radiographs of welds / measuring wear / sterilising food [1]
not: carbon dating
medical treatment of cancer, radiotherapy, treatment of thyroid gland, X rays, tracer
studies in body, sterilising equipment, locating tumours
accept: X-rays only once
2
[1]
(a) burns to form sulfur dioxide

acid rain / any problem associated with acid rain / sulfur dioxide is poisonous
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) bigger surface area

burns / reacts faster / greater number of collisions
not: more sulfur dioxide
[1]
[1]
(ii) kills microbes / bacteria / fungi etc.

accept: anti-oxidant / stops oxygen oxidising juice / prevents growth of bacteria
[1]
(iii) bleach / refrigerant / making wine / fumigant /insecticide / dyes

not: making sulfuric acid
[1]
(c) 2SO2 + O2 2SO3

temperature 400 to 450 oC
pressure 1 to 10 atmospheres
catalystvanadium(V) oxide / vanadium oxide
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(d) SO3 + H2SO4 H2S2O7

H2S2O7 + H2O 2H2SO4
[1]
[1]
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(a) (i) heat / roast in air / oxygen

accept: burn in air / oxygen
(ii) (reduce) with carbon / carbon monoxide
(b) test it with both hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide(aq)
accept: any named strong acid and any strong alkali
if only acid and alkali given then max = 3
basic oxide reacts with acid
acidic oxide reacts with alkali/base
amphoteric reacts with both
accept: for react form salt and water
(c) (i) at equilibrium
rate of forward reaction equals rate of back reaction / concentrations remain
constant / macroscopic properties do not change with time
accept: amounts do not change with time
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) equilibrium moves to left (SbOCl used up)

hydrochloric acid removed by reacting with SbOCl
precipitate dissolves in hydrochloric acid
[1]
(iii) add water / dilute / add an alkali / add more SbCl3 / add a base / add a carbonate
[1]
(a) (i) ScF3

correct charges
7o and 1x around fluorine
(ii) strong forces / bonds between ions
accept: lattice as alternative to bonds / requires a lot of energy
to break bond between ions
not: giant molecular / IMFs
(b) (i) 1Si surrounded by 4O
1O surrounded by 2Si
looks or stated to be tetrahedral
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) silicon(IV) oxide does not conduct and (molten) scandium fluoride
does conduct
not: good and poor
[1]
(iii) scandium fluoride contains ions (silicon(IV) oxide does not)

ions can move when molten or in solution
[1]
[1]
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(a) CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-OH
88
156 to159 oC
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[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) any two from:

(same) general (molecular) formula
(c) correct structure and 4bp around carbon
2bp and 2nbp around oxygen
1bp on hydrogens
[1]
[1]
[1]
(d) (i) correct structural formula for propanoic acid

allow: OH but all other bonds to be shown
[1]
(ii) air / oxygen

bacteria / microbes / micro-organisms
accept: mother of vinegar
not: yeast
(e) propyl ethanoate
allow: CH3COOC3H7 not: C5H10O2
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
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(a) (i) to neutralise all the acid / so all acid reacts

not: reaction goes to completion
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[1]
(ii) remove excess carbonate / removes unreacted carbonate

not: remove solid
[1]
(iii) need water of crystallisation / hydrated crystals / to get crystals
[1]
(iv) filter / decant / wash crystals

dry with filter paper or tissues etc.
accept: in warm oven / warm place / in sun
not: just heat
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) potassium carbonate is soluble / both salts soluble

(ii) use potassium carbonate solution
accept: implication of solution in pipette / burette / 25 cm3
titrate / titration term required
use an indicator accept: any named acid/base indicator
repeat without indicator / use carbon to remove indicator
(c) mass of hydrated magnesium sulfate = 1.476 g
mass of barium sulfate formed = 1.398 g
the mass of one mole of BaSO4 = 233 g
the number of moles of BaSO4 formed = 0.006
the number of moles of MgSO4.xH2O used in experiment = 0.006
the mass of one mole of MgSO4.xH2O = 1.476/0.006 = 246 g
the mass of xH2O in one mole of MgSO4.xH2O = 246 120 = 126 g
x = 126/18 = 7
if x given without method = max 1
note: apply ecf but x must be an integer and less than 10
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
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(a) fraction is the distillate collected

between 40100 oC / in the stated range
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) C8H18 + 25/2O2 8CO2 + 9H2O

accept: double the above / 12.5 in front of oxygen
[2]
(ii) poisonous / toxic / damages health / brain / kidneys

note: must relate to people
not: just harmful
[1]
(iii) dibromo 2 bromine atoms (per molecule)

not: Br2
accept: 2 bromide groups
eth 2 carbon atoms (per molecule)
ane a C-C single bond / no C=C / group CnH2n+1 / saturated
ignore: any reference to alkanes
all three correct [2] two correct only [1]
[2]
(iv) position of bromine atom(s)
[1]
(c) 0.104/0.026
n = 4
[1]
[1]
(d) (oxides of nitrogen) change carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide

oxides of nitrogen then become nitrogen
(oxides of nitrogen) change hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water
accept: balanced equations for first two marks
2NO + 2CO N2 + 2CO2 and 2NO N2 + O2
oxygen changes hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[1]
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(a) (i) Cs / Fr
[1]
(ii) Br
[1]
(iii) U / Pu / Th
[1]
(iv) I or At
[1]
(v) As
[1]
(vi) He / Ne / Ar / Kr / Xe
[1]
(b) (i) GeO2 / GeO

(ii) TeBr2 / TeBr4
(c) (i) Sr2+
[1]
[1]
(ii) F
2
[1]
[1]
(a) (i) molecule / unit / simple compound / building block and used to make a
polymer / big molecule / long chain / macromolecule
formation of a polymer / big molecule / long chain / macromolecule or joining of
monomers and elimination / removal / formation of a simple or small
molecule / H2O / HCl
note: two points needed for 1 mark in both parts
(ii) -O- linkage
three correct monomer units
continuation
(b) (i) catalyst and from living organism
accept: biological catalyst / protein catalyst
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) chromatography
locating agent / description of locating agent
measure Rf / compare with standards
[1]
[1]
[1]
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(a) sodium hydroxide solution

warm
(only) ammonium phosphate gives off ammonia / gas (which will turn red litmus paper
blue)
or:
sodium hydroxide solution
dissolve fertiliser in water
Ca2+ gives (white) ppt
or:
flame test
Ca2+ brick red / orange / orange-red
NH4+ no colour
[1]
[1]
(b) iron catalyst

pressure 150300 atmospheres
temperature 370470 C
N2 + 3H2 2NH3
note: units required for temperature and pressure
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) potassium / K
[1]
(d) (i) needs to be soluble / in solution (to be absorbed by plants)
[1]
(ii) base
proton acceptor
(e) plant growth depends on soil acidity or pH / plants have optimum pH (for growth)
add Ca(OH)2 / CaO / CaCO3 / lime / slaked lime / quicklime / limestone
4
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(a) (i) alloy / mixture

iron and carbon / another metal or element etc.
(ii) electron loss
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) electrons move from / lost from Mg

to steel / iron
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) 2H+ + 2e H2

not balanced = 1
[2]
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(ii) sacrificial protection is a cell

cathodic protection is electrolysis NOT electrical cell
or:
sacrificial protection electrons from more reactive metal
cathodic protection electrons from battery etc.
or:
sacrificial protection does not need or use power / battery / electricity / electrical
cell
cathodic protection does
or:
sacrificial protection uses up / needs a sacrificial / more reactive metal
cathodic protection doesnt
5
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(a) light / UV / sun / sunlight / solar energy

starts / initiates / speeds up
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) 0.03 % 1(%) carbon dioxide

accept: less than 1(%)
20 % 21(%) oxygen
[1]
(ii) remove carbon dioxide from atmosphere

produce oxygen
any two from:
photosynthesis
chlorophyll / chloroplast
light / sun / sunlight / UV / photochemical
formed carbohydrates / glucose / sugar(s)
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
(c) reaction is photochemical / needs light

(light) causes formation of silver / silver ions reduced
(on formation of silver) goes black
no light still silver(I) bromide / stays white / no reaction
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(a) any three from:

barium more reactive / forms ions more readily
barium reacts with (cold) water, nickel does not
barium more vigorous with acids
nickel compounds coloured, barium compounds white
nickel has more than one oxidation state, barium has one
nickel / nickel compounds catalysts, barium / barium compounds not catalysts
nickel forms complex ions, barium does not
[3]
(b) (i) forward reaction favoured by low temperatures / reverse reaction favoured by
high temperatures / heat
exothermic
[1]
[1]
(ii) products / RHS

has fewer moles / molecules / smaller volume / ORA
[1]
[1]
(iii) do not react or left behind / left at 60 oC
[1]
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(iv) electrolysis
cathode (pure) nickel
anode impure nickel
electrolyte is a soluble nickel salt
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[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(a) correct method shown

i.e. 126/14 (= 9) or 14x = 126 or x = 9 or (12 9) + 18 = 126
C9H18
note: correct formula only = 1
[1]
(b) (i) all hydrogen atoms 1bp

CC bond atoms 1bp
C=C 2 bp
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) correct repeat unit

continuation
[1]
[1]
(iii) bonds broken

H-H +436 (kJ/mol) C=C +610 = +1046 (kJ/mol)
bonds formed
2C-H 415 2 kJ/mol C-C 346 = 1176 (kJ/mol)
130 kJ/mol / more energy released than absorbed
or:
bonds broken
3882 (kJ/mol)
bonds formed
4012 (kJ/mol)
130 kJ/mol / more energy released than absorbed
allow: ecf for final mark as long as the answer is not positive
note: units not necessary
(c) (i) butan-1-ol or butan-2-ol or butanol
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) CH3-CH2-CH(Br)-CH2Br
C4H8Br2 = 1
note: any other dibromobutane = 0
[2]
(iii) HI
[1]
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(a) table of results for experiment 1

initial temperature boxes completed correctly for 0.0, 0.5 and 1.0 min (1)
other temperature boxes correctly completed ascending (1)
[3]
(b) table of results for experiment 2

initial and final temperature boxes completed correctly for 0.0, 0.5 and 1.0 min (1)
other temperature boxes correctly completed ascending (1)
[3]

best fit smooth line graphs (1)
labels (1)
[5]
(d) value from graph (1) unit (1) shown clearly (1)
[3]
(e) exothermic / redox / displacement (1)
[1]
(f)
(i) temperature rises greater / faster in experiment 1 or converse (1)

(ii) zinc is more reactive (1)
[2]
(g) temperature changes would be larger / faster / owtte (1)

less solution (1)
[2]
(h) solid would react slower / temperature rises would be slower (1)
smaller / less surface area (1)
[2]
[Total: 21]
(a) (i) P colourless no smell

Q colourless no smell
R colourless smells acidic/vinegar
all colours correct (1)
correct smells (1)
(ii) P red
pH 13
Q green pH 67
R orange pH 45
all colours correct (1)
pH values correct order (1)
(b) P
Q
R
fizzes / effervescence (1)

lighted splint (1) pops (1)
no reaction (1)
fizzes (1)
[2]
[2]
[3]
[2]
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effervescence / fizz / bubbles (1)

no reaction (1)
fizzes (1)
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[3]
(d) blue colour (1)

[1]
[1]
(e) 98102 (1)
[1]
(f) sulfuric (1) acid (1)
[2]
(g) water (1)
[1]
(h) organic / weak / ethanoic / acid (1)
[1]
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all boxes completed correctly (1)
readings to 1 d.p. (1)
comparable to supervisors (1) 3 cm3
[3]

all boxes completed correctly (1)
readings to 1 d.p. (1)
comparable to supervisors (1) 3 cm3
[3]
(c) red / brown (1)
[1]
(d) blue / black (1) not: purple
to colourless (1) not: clear
[2]
(e) as an indicator / to test for iodine / owtte (1)
[1]
(f)
[1]
(ii) experiment 2 is 2 volume of experiment 1 (1) allow: almost double
[1]
(iii) solution F more concentrated / stronger (1) or converse

twice / double (1)
[2]
(g) half value from table result for experiment 1 (1)

half volume of potassium iodate/iodine (1)
[2]
(h) (i) two sources of error

e.g. using a measuring cylinder to measure iodate/acid
experiment only carried out once
going past end point / owtte
not: references to human error / temperature / rinsing
[2]

e.g. use a pipette / burette
repeat experiment
[2]
[Total: 20]
(a) (i) liquid H blue and no smell (1) any reference to smell = 0
pH < 7 (1)
(ii) liquid J colourless (1) not: clear
sweet smell / petrol / acetone / owtte (1) not: pungent / strong
two layers / immiscible (1) with indicator paper pH 7 or green (1)
[2]
[4]
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(b) white precipitate (1)
[1]
(c) (i) blue (1) precipitate (1)

on heating black (1)
[3]
(ii) blue precipitate (1) dissolves / solution (1)

deep / royal blue (1)
(d) (i) extinguished / goes out / no reaction (1)
not: no change / nothing happens
(ii) flame / catches fire (1) orange / yellow (1) smokey / sooty (1) max 2
orange / yellow or smokey / sooty flame = (2)
reference to glowing splint = 0
[3]
[1]
[2]
(e) copper (1) sulfate (1)

acidic (1) water present / aqueous (1) max 2
[2]
(f) organic (1) hydrocarbon / non polar (1)

allow: flammable / fuel / alkane not: alcohol
[2]
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(c) table of results

initial readings completed correctly (1)
final readings completed correctly (1) all readings to 1 d.p. (1)
differences completed correctly (1)
[6]
(d) pink (1) to colourless (1) not: clear
[2]
(e) neutralisation / exothermic (1)
[1]
(f)
(i) C/3 smallest B/2 largest (1) one correct = 1
[1]
(ii) order is C/3 A/1 B/2 (2) one correct = 1
[2]
(g) experiment 2 is twice the volume of experiment 1 or converse (1)
[1]
(h) twice value from table result for experiment 3 (1) cm3 (1)
[2]
(i) use a pipette / burette
[1]
(j) effect none / owtte (1)

reason no change in concentration / temperature has no effect on quantities or moles / only
affects speed (1)
[2]
(k) any correct method that would work precise details not needed
using same method with different acids = 0
reagents (1) method (1) result (1)
[3]
e.g. to sodium hydroxide add named acid (1)

measure temperature change (1)
largest change = strongest / more concentrated solution (1)
e.g. to sodium hydroxide add named (excess)metal salt solution (1)
filter precipitate (1)
largest mass = strongest / more concentrated solution (1)
[Total: 21]
(a) (i) yellow / brown / orange (1)

(ii) white / colourless (1)
[1]
[1]
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(i) no change / no reaction owtte (1)
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[1]
[2]
(iii) brown (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(iv) brown precipitate (1)
[1]
(c) (i) solid white (1) condensation at top of tube (1)

limewater / blue litmus (1) milky / red (1) max 3
fizz / bubbles / effervescence (1)
(ii) fizz / bubbles / effervescence / brown precipitate (1)
[3]
[1]
[1]
(d) iron (1) (III) (1) chloride (1)
[3]
(e) carbon dioxide (1)
[1]
(f) carbonate / hydrogen carbonate (1)

non transition metal / named metal e.g. sodium (1)
[2]
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(a) (i) (gas) syringe (1)

(ii) arrow indication under copper (1)
[1]
(b) spatula (1)
[1]
(c) black (1)
[1]
(d) to return to room/initial temperature (1)

correct volume of gas (1)
[2]
(a) points plotted correctly (2)

smooth line graph missing anomalous point (1)
[3]
(b) point at 15 cm3/pH 2.6/third point (1)
[1]
(c) (i) 12.6 (1)
[1]
(ii) pH 1 (1) extrapolation shown (1)

(d) (i) 7 (1)
[2]
[1]
(ii) 25 (1)
[1]
(e) repeat experiment (1) stop when 25 cm3 added/when pH7 (1)
evaporate/heat (1) use same volumes (1)
3
[1]
max [3]
(a) chromatography (1)
[1]
(b) line drawn on diagram below origin (1)
[1]
(c) does not interfere with results/owtte (1)
[1]
(d) difference
A has more/3 colours/B has less/2 colours/B contains F but A doesnt/A contains C/
D but B does not (1)
similarity
both contain same colour/E (1)
[2]
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(e) C, D and E (1)
[1]

temperature boxes completed correctly (3)
20, 21, 21, 32, 39, 42, 44, 45, 45
[3]

temperature boxes completed correctly (3)
20, 21, 21, 24, 32, 36, 37, 38, 38
[3]
(c) all points correctly plotted (3) -1 for each incorrect

labels (1)
[5]
(d) value from graph 28oC half small square (1) unit (1) shown clearly (1)
[3]
(e) exothermic/redox/displacement (1)
[1]
(f)
(i) temperature rises greater/faster in Experiment 1 (1) allow converse
[1]
(ii) zinc is more reactive (1)
[1]
(g) temperature changes would be same/faster/owtte (1) metal in excess (1)/

temperature changes would be greater (1) lower volume (1)
[2]
(h) solid would react slower/temperature rises would be slower (1)

[2]
(a) (i) P
colourless, no smell (1)
[1]
pH 13 (1)
[1]
(ii) P
(b) P fizzes/effervescence/bubbles (1)

lighted splint pops (1) not hydrogen
[2]
(c) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(e) weak acid (1) ethanoic acid (2)
[2]
(f) water (1)
[1]
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measured volume of seawater (1)

using measuring cylinder (1)
into evaporating dish/beaker (1)
pre-weighed (1)
evaporate/heat (1)
to dryness/constant mass (1)
re-weigh (1)
indication of calculation method (1)
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max [6]
would not work = max 0

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(a) (i) water/H2O inserted into box (1)

(ii) two arrows underneath magnesium and wool (1)
[1]
(b) magnesium oxide (1)
[1]
(c) lighted splint (1) pops (1)

glowing splint pops = 1
[2]
(d) highly/very exothermic reaction/high temperature reached/suck back of water/owtte (1)
[1]

volumes correct (3) -1 for each incorrect
0, 17, 25, 40, 48, 54, 57
[3]
(b) points plotted correctly (3) -1 for each incorrect

smooth curve missing anomalous point (1)
[4]
(c) (i) at 2 min (1)
[1]
(ii) from graph half small square 30 cm3 (1) indication on grid (1)
(d) (i) decreases/slows down (1) not stops
(ii) hydrochloric acid used up/hydrochloric acid becomes less concentrated (1)
not reactants used
(e) (i) sketch curve to left of original (1) ignore if level is above original
[1]
[2]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) sketch curve to right and below original (1)
[1]
(a) to speed up the reaction/owtte (1) not reacts easily
[1]
(b) excess cobalt carbonate/base used (1)
[1]
(c) metal could react/glass does not react/owtte (1)
[1]
(d) solid/cobalt chloride visible/no more fizzing/no more gas (CO2) produced (1)
ignore colour change
[1]
(e) crystals forming (on glass rod/on edge) (1)
[1]
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(f) anhydrous cobalt chloride formed/water/steam removed/powder formed (1) turn blue (1)
4
(a) Table of results for Experiments 1 and 2

initial boxes completed correctly 0.0, 2.0 (1)
(b) final boxes completed correctly 23.0, 48.0 (1)
differences correct 23.0, 46.0 (1) allow ecf
readings to 1 dp (1)
[4]
(c) to remove impurities/solution F/owtte (1)
[1]
(d) as an indicator/to show presence of iodine/owtte (1)
[1]
(e) (i) Experiment 2 (1)
[1]
(ii) Experiment 2 2x volume Experiment 1
[1]
(iii) solution F more concentrated/stronger (1) allow converse

2x as concentrated (2)
[2]
(f) half value from table result for Experiment 1, 11.5 (1)
23
half volume of potassium iodate/iodine/
(1)
2
(g) (i) two sources of error (2)
e.g. experiment only done once/using a measuring cylinder to measure iodate/
acid going past end point/owtte
ignore reference to temperature or human error
(ii) two meaningful improvements related to above (2)
e.g. use a pipette/burette/add smaller volumes e.g. 0.5 cm3/repeat experiment
5
[2]
[2]
[2]
[2]
(a) (i) blue (1)
[1]
(b) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(c) (i) blue (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(ii) blue precipitate (1) dissolves/solution (1) deep/royal blue (1)

(e) organic (1) hydrocarbon / flammable / fuel (1)
[3]
[2]
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(a) litmus paper/pH paper (1)

blue/810 (1)
test for NH4+ using NaOH = 0
correct chemical test and result e.g. Cu2+ could score 2 marks
(b) 25 cm3 of Kleen Up in flask/beaker (1) not test-tube
nitric acid in burette (1)
add indicator (1) no indicator = max 2
add/titrate acid (1)
until neutral/owtte (1)
note volume acid (1)
calculate concentration (1)
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[2]
max [5]
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(a) funnel (1) stirrer/glass rod (1) evaporating dish (1)
[3]
(b) filtration (1)
[1]
(c) C/A (1)
[1]
(a) temperatures correctly recorded (3) -1 for each incorrect

25, 41, 44, 29, 31
0, 16, 19, 4, 6
[4]
(c) (i) calcium (1)
[1]
(d) correct order of reactivity (2), two in wrong order (1)

least
copper
iron
zinc
magnesium
most
calcium
[4]
(b) appropriate scale for y axis (1) note must be greater than half of grid
bars correct heights (2) plotting final temps = max 2
bars labelled correctly (1) no bar chart = max 1
(ii) no temperature rise (1)

no reaction/unreactive (1) not low/less reactive
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[2]
[2]
(e) temperature changes/rises would be less/lower/half (1)

more acid/volume (1)
[2]
(a) smooth curve missing anomalous points (1)
[1]
(b) at 20 oC (1)
[1]
(c) decreases (1)
[1]
(d) line sketched below original curve (1)
[1]
(c) Table of results

initial readings completed correctly 0.0, 1.9, 11.1 (1)
final readings completed correctly 10.4, 22.7, 16.3 (1) all readings to 1 dp (1)
differences completed correctly 10.4, 20.8, 5.2 (1)
[4]
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(d) pink (1) to colourless(1) not clear
[2]
(e) neutralisation/exothermic (1)
[1]
(f)
(i) C/3 smallest, B/2 largest (1)
[1]
(ii) order is C/3, A/1, B/2 (2) one correct = 1
[2]
(g) Experiment 2 2x volume Experiment 1 or converse (1)
[1]
(h) 10.4 (1) cm3 (1) allow ecf from (c)
[2]
(i) use a pipette/burette
[1]
(j) no effect/owtte (1)

no change in concentration/temperature has no effect on quantities/only affects speed (1) [2]
(k) any correct method that would work precise details not needed
same method using different acids = 0
reagents (1) method (1) result (1)
[3]
e.g. to sodium hydroxide add named acid (1)

measure temperature change (1)
largest change = strongest/more concentrated solution (1)
to sodium hydroxide add named (excess) metal salt solution (1)
filter precipitate (1)
largest mass = strongest/more concentrated solution (1)
5
(a) (i) yellow/brown/orange (1)
[1]
(b) (i) no change/no reaction/owtte (1)
[1]
[2]
(iii) brown (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(iv) brown precipitate (1)
[1]
(d) carbon dioxide (1)
[1]
(e) carbonate/hydrogen carbonate (1)

non transition metal/named metal e.g. sodium (1)
[2]
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(a) substance/liquid that dissolves/owtte (1)
[1]
(b) (in)flammable/catches fire easily (1)
[1]
(c) fractional distillation (1)
[1]
(d) chromatography (1)

apply spot of oil to paper (1) use of solvent (1)
description of process (1) results (1)
max [4]
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
C
B
21
22
C
C
3
4
5
C
B
A
23
24
25
D
C
B
6
7
B
A
26
27
A
A
8
9
10
D
A
D
28
29
30
A
D
A
11
12
D
D
31
32
D
B
13
14
15
B
A
C
33
34
35
C
D
C
16
17
B
C
36
37
A
C
18
19
20
D
D
B
38
39
40
A
C
A
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Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
B
A
B
21
22
23
24
25
B
C
B
D
C
6
7
8
9
10
A
B
D
D
A
26
27
28
29
30
A
A
A
A
D
11
12
13
14
15
D
A
D
B
C
31
32
33
34
35
D
C
B
D
A
16
17
18
19
20
C
D
B
D
C
36
37
38
39
40
C
C
C
A
A
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Syllabus
0620
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
C
B
21
22
D
C
3
4
5
C
A
A
23
24
25
D
C
B
6
7
B
A
26
27
D
A
8
9
10
D
A
D
28
29
30
B
A
A
11
12
D
D
31
32
D
C
13
14
15
D
C
C
33
34
35
B
A
C
16
17
C
C
36
37
D
C
18
19
20
D
D
A
38
39
40
A
B
C
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Syllabus
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(a) (i) C / C2H4 / ethene;
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[1]
(ii) A / CO2 / carbon dioxide;
[1]
(iii) E / ethanol / correct formula for ethanol;
[1]
(iv) D / CH4 / methane;
[1]
(v) A / CO2 / carbon dioxide;

allow: E
[1]
(vi) E / ethanol / correct formula for ethanol;

allow: A
[1]
(b) C2H4;
[1]
(c) compound: substance containing two or more different atoms joined / bonded
together / substance containing 2 or more elements that can only be separated by chemical
means;
[1]
allow: different atoms joined / different elements joined / 2 elements react to form a
molecule / molecule with 2 or more elements / substances chemically combined
ignore: two or more molecules combined / different elements react / substances made up of
molecules
reject: if reference to a mixture
inert: unreactive / doesnt react;
[1]
catalyst: substance which speeds up a reaction / it speeds up a reaction;

allow: changes rate of reaction / changes speed of reaction
[1]
[Total: 10]
(a) structure completely correct;;

allow: 1 mark for 1 pair of electrons bonded between H and Cl;
ignore: inner shell electrons
[2]
(b) (i) A: burette;

B: flask / erlenmeyer;
[1]
[1]
(ii) pH starts above 7 / stated value above 7;

allow: high pH
[1]
decreases (on addition of acid);
[1]
(pH) ends at below 7 / stated value below 7;

allow: low pH
note: pH decreases to pH 7 = 2 marks
note: pH goes from alkali to acid = 1 mark
[1]
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0620
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(iii) ammonium chloride;

reject: ammonia chloride
[1]
NH3;
[1]
(c) any 4 of:

blue solution at start /
precipitate formed /
(light) blue (precipitate) /
precipitate redissolves (in excess ammonia) / solution formed (in excess ammonia) /
precipitate disappears
(solution is) deep blue / dark blue
allow: goes deep blue / dark blue / goes darker blue
[4]
[Total: 13]
3
(a) (i) magnesium zinc iron lead / Mg > Zn > Fe > Pb;;
if: one pair reversed / complete order reversed = 1 mark
(ii) no / it will not react and zinc is more reactive / iron is less reactive;
ignore: zinc is reactive / iron is unreactive
[2]
[1]
(b) 1st box ticked;

last box ticked;
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) arrangement: regular / fixed pattern / any indication of regularity e.g. in layers;
allow: close together / packed together
ignore: stick together / all together
[1]
motion: cannot move / fixed in position/ (only) vibrate;

ignore: only move a little / move
[1]
(ii) any three of:

[3]
dissolve sodium chloride / add water /
filtration / use a filter paper /
sand remains on filter paper /
ignore: residue on filter paper
salt solution goes through (filter paper) / salt solution is the filtrate / salt water goes into
the collecting tube
allow: decanting for 1 mark (in place of filtration)
ignore: water goes through
ignore: distillation
(d) distillation; lower; volatile; condenser; vapour; (1 mark each)
[5]
[Total: 15]
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Syllabus
0620
(a) atoms with same number of protons but different number of neutrons;
allow: atomic number for number of protons
allow: different mass number / nucleon number for different number of neutrons
allow: same (type of) atom with different mass numbers
ignore: atoms with different numbers of neutrons
ignore: element(s) with different numbers of neutrons
ignore: atoms with different relative atomic mass
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[1]
(b) any 5 of:

[5]
nucleus (need not be labelled) in middle of atom and electrons round outside (electrons can
be shown as dots, crosses or e) /
protons in nucleus labelled or shown by + or p /
3 (protons) /
neutrons in nucleus labelled or shown by n /
4 (neutrons) /
3 electrons labelled or shown by dots, crosses or e /
2 electrons in first shell and 1 in second
(c) 4Li + O2 2Li2O ;;;
allow: two marks for 2Li + O Li2O / 4Li + 2O 2Li2O
allow: 1 mark for O2 if no other marks scored
[3]
(d) (i) electrolyte correctly labelled;

anode rod correctly labelled;
ignore: label on circuit / label on + sign
[1]
[1]
(ii) dissolved in water / solution in water;

allow: answers implying substance is mixed with water
ignore: hydrated / hydrous
[1]
(iii) ions can move;

allow: ions are free
reject: electrons can move
[1]
[Total: 13]
5
(a) hydrogen a fuel with RMM of 2;

methane the main constituent of natural gas;
fuel oil fuel for ships;
kerosene fuel for aircraft;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) amount or mass or volume of water / distance of flame from can / height of flame / same
can;
[1]
ignore: the water (unqualified) / same amount of fuel / time
(ii) to make sure that the water has the same temperature (throughout) / it is at the same
temperature / so it is heated evenly / so there are no hot spots / so there are no cold
spots;
[1]
allow: so that all the particles are heated
ignore: so that particles mix
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(iii) petroleum spirit;

highest temperature rise / highest increase in temperature;
allow: calculation of all the temperature differences form the table
ignore: because it releases most heat / because it has the highest temperature
if fuel incorrect = 0 for the question
[1]
[1]
(c) A = nitrogen / N2 / N;
B = oxygen / O2 / O;
[1]
[1]
(d) (i) lamps / (to provide an) inert atmosphere / in welding / lasers etc
allow: for lighting
ignore: for neon lights
[1]
(ii) 3 / third / III;
[1]
(iii) inert / unreactive;

ignore: it is stable
[1]
[Total: 13]
(a) any 4 of:

crystals dissolve or go into solution /
diffusion /
random movement of ions or named particles (can be atoms or ions or particles or
molecules) / particles move everywhere / particles spread out / particles mix
both ions and water in constant movement /
particles collide /
particles react / ions react / atoms react
Ag ions and iodide ions (react) /
(to make) precipitate of silver iodide /
ignore: particles move (unqualified)
[4]
(b) 2KI + Cl2 2KCl + I2 ;

allow: 1 mark for 2KI + 2Cl 2KCl + I2 ;
[2]
[Total: 6]
7
(a) 24;
[1]
(b) 256;
[1]
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(c) any 4 of:

coal / petroleum / crude oil / named fraction from crude oil
sulfur reacts with oxygen / air
(sulfur burns) to form sulfur dioxide
ignore: sulfur oxide
sulfur dioxide reacts (with gases) in the atmosphere / sulfur dioxide reacts with oxygen /
nitrogen oxides
to form sulfur trioxide
sulfur dioxide / trioxide react with water / rain
allow: sulfur dioxide / trioxide dissolves in water / rain
allow: sulfur oxide(s) mix with water / rain
(to form) sulfurous/ sulfuric acid
[4]
(d) nitrogen / N2 / N; phosphorus / P;
[2]
(e) add (acidified) barium chloride / barium nitrate;

white precipitate;
note: second mark dependent on correct reagent
[1]
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(a) (i) D / phosphorus / P;
[1]
(ii) E / helium / He;
[1]
(iii) C / chlorine / Cl2 / Cl;
[1]
(iv) A / copper / Cu;
[1]
(v) A / copper / Cu;
[1]
(b) C; D;
[2]
(c) giant; covalent;
[2]
(d) substance containing only 1 type of atom / substance which cannot be broken down into a
simpler one;
[1]
allow: substance which cant be separated by chemical means
ignore: substance with one atom / substance with similar types of atom
[Total: 10]
2
(a) (damp) red litmus (paper);

[1]
turns blue;
[1]
note: second mark dependent on correct reagent
allow: universal indicator (1 mark); turns blue / purple (1 mark)
allow: 1 mark for litmus paper turns blue / pH paper turns blue
allow: white fumes (1 mark); with hydrochloric acid vapour (1 mark)
ignore: other chemicals added as long as it is clear that ammonia is the gas being tested
(b) pH 9;
[1]
(c) (i) NH4Cl on right;
[1]
(ii) structure completely correct;;

allow: 1 mark for 1 pair of electrons bonded between H and Cl
ignore: inner shell electrons
[2]
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(d) (i) any 4 of:

use of burette
add indicator to flask
add acid to alkali (or vice versa)
until indicator changes colour
record volume (of acid or alkali added) ignore: amount of acid or alkali added
repeat without indicator
using same volume of acid and ammonia as in previous experiment
[4]
(ii) heat to crystallisation (point) / evaporate some of the water / leave to crystallise
allow: heat then cool
ignore: heat (unqualified) / heat to dryness / heat to get rid of all the water
[1]
[Total: 11]
3
(a) (i) get darker / deeper colour;
[1]
(ii) gas;
allow: answer written in table
[1]
(iii) any value between 180 to 20 C (actual = 101 C);

allow: answer written in table
[1]
(b) (i) chlorine bromine iodine astatine;;

allow: 1 mark if one pair incorrect way round / order completely reversed
(ii) no and chlorine is more reactive (than bromine) / bromine is less reactive;
ignore: chlorine is very reactive / bromine is not very reactive
ignore: chloride is more reactive
[2]
[1]
(c) H2O (on right);

2 on left (this is dependent on H2O being the product);
[1]
[1]
(d) (i) to kill bacteria / to kill microbes / to disinfect it

allow: to kill germs / to get rid of bacteria
ignore: to clean water
[1]
(ii) any two of:

[2]
minerals or (dead) remains insoluble in water
these particles are large / water particles (molecules) are very small
(larger particles) get stuck (between the sand particles) / (larger particles) remain in the
sand / trapped by sand
water (molecules) drain through / water comes out the bottom
ignore: water is filtered
[Total: 11]
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0620
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(a) groups of hydrocarbons / molecules;

with similar (range of) boiling points / sizes / masses;
allow: 1 mark for idea of separating molecules for particular fuels
ignore: petroleum broken down / smaller molecules formed / mixture of fuels
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) gasoline; diesel;
[2]
(ii) refinery gas: heating / cooking;

allow: fuel
bitumen: roads / roofing;
[1]
[1]
(c) high temperature;

allow: heat / stated temperature of 200 C or more
catalyst;
ignore: name of catalyst
ignore: pressure
[1]
(d) (i) substance containing hydrogen and carbon only;
[1]
(ii) C4H8 / 2C2H4;
[1]
[1]
(e) (i) H H

C=C

H H
[1]
(ii) monomers; addition; polymers;
[3]
[Total: 14]
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(a) any two of;

Al has low density / iron has high density
allow: lightweight or light for density)
Al does not form coloured compounds / iron formed coloured compounds
Al has only one oxidation state / iron has several oxidation states
Al does not act as a catalyst / iron can act as a catalyst
Al is softer / iron is harder (comparative needed)
Al has lower density / iron has higher density (comparative needed)
Al is a better conductor / iron is not as good a conductor (comparative needed)
Al is weaker / iron is stronger (comparative needed)
ignore: melting and boiling points
[2]
(b) any suitable use e.g. aircraft or car (bodies) / food containers / pots and pans / electrical
wiring / drinks cans;
(c) precipitate formed;
which is white in colour;
dissolves (in excess sodium hydroxide);
allow: precipitate disappears
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 6]
6
(a) (i) limestone / chalk;

(ii) the other product is a gas / carbon dioxide escapes;
allow: carbon dioxide is a gas / waste gases are gone / CO2 formed
allow: reaction goes completely to the right
(b) (i) C + O2 CO2;;
allow: 1 mark for O2 as reactant / C + 2O CO2
(ii) limited; air; monoxide; poisonous;
allow: oxygen in place of air
note: if dioxide put in third position allow 1 mark for harmless in 4th position
[1]
[1]
[2]
[4]
(c) calcium chloride;

water;
[1]
[1]
(d) (i) idea of measure the (decrease in) mass / weight;

idea of measuring time (intervals);
[1]
[1]
(ii) increases / faster;

decreases / slower;
increases / faster;
note: the answers above must be comparative
allow: 1 mark for fast; slow; fast
ignore: reference to time taken
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 15]
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(a) (i) any 4 of:

(at 20 C / at the start) particles are close together / touching / arranged regularly
(at 20 C / at the start) particles are vibrating / not moving
as temperature rises / then particles vibrate more / gain energy
at 114 C / then particles begin to move
forces between particles weaken / molecules start to break away (from each other)
at 114 C / then particles become more randomly arranged / slide over each other
when liquid / above 114 C / then particles slide over each other/ move
when liquid / above 114 C then particles are randomly arranged
ignore: particles further apart / particles (move) faster
(ii) 254;
[4]
[1]
(b) (i) ionic;
[1]
(ii) KI;
[1]
(c) (1 each)
insoluble / does not dissolve;
doesnt conduct;
soluble / dissolves;
doesnt conduct;
ignore: low / high / not very well
[4]
(d) + electrode: iodine / I2 / I;

electrode: potassium / K;
allow: 1 mark if correct electrode products reversed
ignore: iodide
[1]
[1]
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(a) (i) Ar / argon;

allow: Ne / neon
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[1]
(ii) S / sulphur;
[1]
(iii) I / I2 / iodine;
allow: P / phosphorus
[1]
(iv) N / N2 / nitrogen;
[1]
(v) He / Ne / Ar / helium / neon / argon;
[1]
(vi) H / H2 / hydrogen;
[1]
(b) (i) H2 + Cl2 2HCl;;

if 2 marks not scored: Cl2 on left / H2 + 2Cl 2HCl (1 mark)
[2]
(ii) correct dots and cross diagram for Cl2;;

[2]
allow: 1 pair of shared electrons between 2 (Cl) atoms for 1 mark is 2 marks not scored
[Total: 10]
2
(a) (i) ring around COOH group;
[1]
(ii) C2H4O2;
(atoms can be in any order)
ignore: CH3COOH / CH2O
[1]
(b) neutralisation / acid-base;

allow: acid-alkali reaction
ignore: exothermic / endothermic
[1]
(c) dissolves (in water / liquid);

ignore: mixes / solute
reject: reacts with water
[1]
(d) pH3;
[1]
(e) carbon dioxide; water;

allow: correct formulae
apply: listing
[2]
(f) Na2CO3;
allow: CO3Na2
[1]
[Total: 8]
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(a) solvent line shown below the spot and above the bottom of the paper;
[1]
(b) (i) chromatography;
[1]
(ii) 4 spots shown above position of original spot;

allow: one spot drawn in on base line
[1]
spots vertically above the position of the original spot;
[1]
solvent front as horizontal line above all the spots;

allow: solvent front near the top of the paper as horizontal line if no spots drawn
allow: top spot on solvent front
[1]
(c) unsaturated and because it has a (C=C) double bond;
[1]
[Total: 6]
(a) (i)
HCH
[1]
(ii) gas which causes global warming / increases temperature of atmosphere;

[1]
allow: it causes the atmosphere to heat up / causes Earths temperature to increase /
traps heat in
(iii) from digestion of cows / sheep etc. / marshes / rice paddy fields / bacteria;
allow: (animal or bacterial or plant) decay / from animals / from petroleum deposits
underground / from natural gas
ignore: from decomposition
[1]
(iv) 800 (g);
[1]
(b) (i) has a double headed arrow / has sign;

allow: arrows go both ways / has the reversible symbol
allow: can change reaction (conditions) to go from one side or another
[1]
(ii) reaction which goes backwards as well as forwards / goes both ways;
[1]
allow: goes backwards as well
ignore: goes backwards unqualified / a reaction that can be undone / A reaction that can
be reversed
(iii) car exhausts / car engines / product of incomplete combustion of fuels / any named
heating appliance burning carbon-containing fuels / zinc extraction / iron extraction;
ignore: fuels (unqualified) / cars (unqualified)
[1]
(iv) acidic and because oxides of non-metals are acidic / carbon is a non-metal
[1]
[Total: 8]
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(a) (i) steam / water;
[1]
(ii) high temperature / heat / stated temperature 200 C or above;

catalyst;
ignore: names of catalysts
ignore: pressure
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) glucose (on left);

allow: sugar / carbohydrates
ignore: starch
ignore: formulae
[1]
carbon dioxide (on right);

ignore: formulae
[1]
(ii) catalyst / description of catalyst;
[1]
biological / protein / from living things;

note: second mark is dependent on the first being correct
[1]
(c) (i) increase up to 40 C then decreases;

[3]
if full marks not scored:
increases then decreases / best at 40 and slower when cold and very hot = 2 marks
maximum at 40 C / decreases above 40 C / maximum at 40 = 1 mark
(ii) any two of:
amount of yeast / catalyst / enzyme
amount (or concentration) of glucose / sugar
ignore: amount of food available
amount (or volume) of water / amount (or volume) of solution
allow: temperature (during each experiment)
ignore: room temperature
allow: pH
ignore: particle size of sugar
ignore: time / size of container
[2]
(d) (i) points correctly plotted;;

(1 per error / omission)
single gently curved line between the points and not extrapolated to 0
[2]
[1]
(ii) line drawn in part (i) correctly extrapolated with correct value from the extrapolation
(value if part (i) correct is 138 (C))
[1]
[Total: 16]
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(a) (i) petrol (in a few countries) / paints / (old) water pipes;
allow: zinc refining / cars / fuels in cars / car exhausts / car engines
[1]
(ii) poisonous / damage to nerves / brain / learning difficulties;
[1]
(b) (i) lead(II) oxide + carbon lead + carbon monoxide;

allow: lead oxide on left
ignore: carbon oxide / symbol equation
reject: wrong oxidation numbers
[1]
(ii) it loses oxygen / the lead decreases in oxidation number / the lead gains electrons;
ignore: carbon is oxidised / lead oxide goes to lead
[1]
(iii) it needs heat / absorbs heat;

allow: absorbs energy / products have more energy than reactants
[1]
(c) filter funnel + filter paper (in drawings or words);

lead iodide shown on filter paper;
[1]
[1]
(d) 82 protons + 82 electrons;

122 neutrons;
[1]
[1]
[Total: 9]
(a) silver rod;
[1]
(b) silver rod: gets smaller / gets thinner / loses mass;

allow: corrodes
[1]
iron spoon: gets coated with silver / increases in mass / gets thicker;
allow: gets bigger
[1]
(c) to prevent corrosion / to make them look nicer (or shiny) / to make (the surface) harder / to
make (the surface) more resistant to chemicals;
[1]
allow: to prevent rusting / to prevent reactions / to reduce reactivity / to make more durable
ignore: protective layer
(d) silver atoms lose electrons / 3rd box down ticked;
[1]
(e) add nitric acid to the solution;

allow: acidify the solution
reject: add hydrochloric acid / sulfuric acid / phosphoric acid
[1]
(on addition of silver nitrate) precipitate formed;
[1]
white (precipitate);
note: second and third marks are independent of the fist mark
[1]
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(f) any 2 of:

conducts heat / conducts electricity /
malleable / can be beaten into different shapes / can be bent (without breaking)
ductile / can be drawn into wires
high density / dense
sonorous / rings when hit
allow: high density
ignore: solid
ignore: shiny / high melting point / high boiling point / hard / strong
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[2]
[Total: 10]
8
(a) (i) A / at the top;
[1]
(ii) C;
[1]
(iii) D;
allow: E
[1]
(b) any 5 of:

[5]
haematite / other named ore of iron
limestone / calcium carbonate
coke / carbon / coal
(coke) burns in air / oxygen
carbon monoxide formed
carbon monoxide (or carbon) converts the iron ore (or iron oxide)
(this is a) reduction reaction
iron oxide / haematite reacts with carbon monoxide
to form iron and carbon dioxide
limestone forms calcium oxide (on heating)
calcium oxide reacts with impurities in ore
(to form a) slag / calcium silicate
ignore: air
note: to gain the marks, the answers must be in the correct context.
marks can also be scored from word equations or symbol equations (which do not have to be
correctly balanced)
carbon + oxygen carbon monoxide = 3
carbon dioxide + carbon carbon monoxide = 2
calcium carbonate calcium oxide + carbon dioxide = 2
calcium oxide + silicon dioxide calcium silicate / slag = 2
iron oxide + carbon monoxide iron + carbon dioxide = 2
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(c) (i) iron chloride;

ignore: oxidation numbers
hydrogen;
apply: listing
(ii) sodium hydroxide;
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[1]
[1]
[1]
(grey)-green precipitate;
note: second mark is dependent on the correct reagent
[1]
(d) steel made by blowing oxygen through molten iron / last box ticked;
[1]
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(a) diffusion or fractional distillation;

(b) fractional distillation;
(c) simple distillation;
(d) crystallisation;
(e) filtration;
(f) chromatography;
[Total: 6]
(a) (i) become darker;
[1]
(ii) increase;
[1]
(iii) black / dark grey;

not: brown
solid;
(b) (i) same Z / same number of protons;
accept: atoms of the same element
different number of neutrons / different nucleon number / different mass
number;
(ii) 53 protons and 53 electrons;
78 neutrons;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) xenon;
[1]
(c) BrF3 / F3Br;

BrF5 / F5Br;
[1]
[1]
[Total: 11]
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(a) (i) any three from:

particles have more energy;
move faster;
collide more frequently;
more successful collisions;
accept: atoms or molecules for particles
not: electrons
not: vibrate more
(ii) reaction faster with temperature increase;
enzymes denatured / destroyed;
not: killed
(b) (i) bigger initial gradient;
same final volume of nitrogen;
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[3]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) decrease / slows down;
[1]
(iii) concentration of organic compound decreases;

compound used up = [1]
or: fewer particles;
collision rate decreases;
[2]
(c) (i) carbon monoxide-incomplete combustion;

carbon - containing fuel / fossil fuel / petrol;
oxides of nitrogen - oxygen and nitrogen react;
at high temperature / in engine;
not: in exhaust
(ii) carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide;
oxides of nitrogen to nitrogen;
correct balanced equation;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 17]
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(a) giant covalent;

or: polymer made from monomers;
(b) (i) any three from:
high mp / bp;
hard;
brittle;
insoluble (in water);
poor conductor of electricity / heat;
(ii) carbon / diamond / silicon / boron;
not: graphite
(c) (i) sodium hydroxide / any named alkali / reactive metal;
(ii) named acid;
zirconium oxide;
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[1]
[3]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 8]
(a) (i) rate of reaction;

influenced by light / only happens in light;
or:
turns light into chemical energy = [2]
accept: light is catalyst = [1]
(ii) reduction of silver halides;
they are reduced to silver / 2AgCl 2Ag + Cl2;
appropriate importance given;
or:
photosynthesis;
correct comment about chemistry carbon dioxide to carbohydrates / carbon
dioxide to oxygen;
anything sensible e.g. its role in the food chain or decrease greenhouse
effect or oxygen for respiration;
or:
chlorination;
making chloroalkanes;
appropriate importance given;
(b) (i) pressure would move position of equilibrium to right / increase yield of COCl2;
increase pressure favours side with less (gas) molecules / smaller volume;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) increase temperature favours endothermic reaction;

so less products / reduce yield;
[1]
[1]
(iii) keeps rate high / increase rate at lower temperatures;
[1]
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(c) each chlorine 1 bp and 3 nbps;

4 e between carbon atom and oxygen atom;
2 nbps on oxygen atom;
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[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 13]
(a) (i) amino acid / peptides;

salt / carboxylate or soap / fatty acid or glycerine / alcohol;
sugars or glucose;
accept: named sugar
(ii) polyester;
allow: named polyester
polyamide;
allow: nylon
(b) one correct amide linkage;
second amide linkage correctly orientated
NHCO followed by NHCO ;
note: monomers are amino acids not diamines or dicarboxylic acid
(c) bromine / bromine water / aqueous bromine;
unsaturated - brown / orange to colourless not: clear
saturated
- stays brown / orange
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
or: alkaline potassium manganate(VII);

from purple / pink to green / brown;
stays purple;
or: acidic potassium manganate(VII)
from purple / pink to colourless; not: clear
stays purple;
[Total: 10]
7
(a) (i) melting point is below 25C;

boiling point above 25C;
accept: argument based on actual values
note: 25C is between mp and bp = [2]
[1]
[1]
(ii) strontium loses 2e;

sulfur gains 2e;
[1]
[1]
(iii) hydrogen chloride / hydrochloric acid;

accept: sulfurous acid or sulfur dioxide
[1]
(iv) molten strontium chloride has ions / ionic compound;

which can move;
sulfur chloride has no ions / only molecules / molecular / covalent;
[1]
[1]
[1]
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(b) (i) strontium carbonate does not dissolve / no effervescence;

note: not just reaction is complete
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[1]
(ii) to remove excess / unreacted / undissolved strontium carbonate;
[1]
(iii) water of crystallisation needed / 6H2O in crystals / would get anhydrous salt /
would not get hydrated salt / crystals dehydrate;
not: just to obtain crystals
[1]
(c) number of moles of HCl used = 0.05 2 = 0.1

number of moles of SrCl2.6 H2O which could be formed. = 0.05
mass of one mole of SrCl2.6H2O is 267 g
theoretical yield of SrCl2.6H2O = 0.05 267 = 13.35 g
percentage yield = 6.4 / 13.35 100 = 47.9%
accept: 48%
allow: ecf
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 15]
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(a) (i) Sb;

(ii) Xe / B;
(iii) Sr / Te / A / D;
(iv) Sn and I / E and F;
(v) Sr / A;
[5]
(b) any two from:

physical
niobium is
harder; stronger; higher mp/bp; higher density
note: there has to be a comparison
any two from:
chemical
niobium is less reactive; forms coloured compounds; forms complex ions; its
compounds have catalytic properties; has more than one oxidation state; has more
than one valency electron;
note: the response has to refer to or compare properties of both elements
[2]
[2]
[Total: 9]
(a) liquid;
[1]
(b) (l) and (s);

reversible sign;
accept: X in equation
ignore: any compounds just look for state symbols
must be the same compound on both sides of equation
[1]
[1]
(c) boiling / condensation;

accept: evaporation or vaporisation
[1]
(d) (in region BC) solid melts / liquid boils (in region DE);
at one / fixed / sharp / single / specific temperature;
[1]
[1]
[Total: 6]
(a) (i) correct structure of an isomer e.g. 2-chloropropane;

(ii) chlorine;
light / heat / lead tetraethyl;
[1]
[1]
[1]
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(iii) could produce 2-chloropropane;

could produce HCl;
or
could produce dichloropropanes = [2]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) add silver nitrate / lead nitrate;

yellow precipitate;
note: do not insist on presence of dilute nitric acid
[1]
[1]
(ii) propanol / propan-1-ol;
[1]
(c) (i) for A;

reaction slower;
decreased collision rate;
less bromobutane present / concentration of bromobutane less / less reacting
particles;
any two
accept: reverse arguments for B
[2]
(ii) halogens Cl > Br > I reactivity / reactivity decreases down group;

organic halides I > Br > Cl / reactivity increases down group;
opposite without explanation = [1]
[1]
[1]
(iii) any three from:

less energy;
particles move slower;
less collisions / fewer particles have energy to react / fewer successful collisions;
slower rate;
[3]
[Total: 15]
4
(a) C + O2 CO2
[1]
(b) (i) CO2 already formed (from C burning or from CaCO3);

then carbon reacts with carbon dioxide;
or
C + CO2 2CO = [2] If equation not balanced = [1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) Fe2O3 + 3CO 2Fe + 3CO2

not balanced = [1]
not: reduction by carbon
(c) to remove / neutralise silica / silicon dioxide / silicon(IV) oxide / sand;
reacts with limestone to form slag / calcium silicate;
CaCO3 + SiO2 CaSiO3 + CO2
or CaO + SiO2 CaSiO3
or CaCO3 CaO + CO2
[2]
[1]
[1]
[1]
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(d) (i) galvanising / galvanisation / sacrificial protection;

(ii) sacrificial protection / zinc is sacrificed;
zinc corrodes rather than iron;
zinc is oxidised in preference to iron;
zinc reacts with oxygen and / water in preference to iron;
zinc more reactive / electropositive than iron;
zinc loses electrons more readily than iron;
electrons move on to iron
any three
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[1]
[3]
[Total: 12]
(a) any two from:

bleaching (wood pulp / silk / straw);
manufacture of sulfuric acid / SO3 / in Contact process;
fumigating / sterilising; refrigerant; making dyes; making wine; insecticide;
fungicide;
[2]
(b) burn / heat / react sulfur;

in air / oxygen;
or
burn / heat / roast zinc sulfide or lead sulfide;
in air / oxygen;
[1]
[1]
(c) from purple / pink; not: red

to colourless; not clear
[1]
[1]
(d) number of moles of Na2SO3 = 3.15/126 = 0.025

number of moles of SO2 formed = 0.025
volume of SO2 = 0.025 x 24 = 0.6 dm3/litres or 600 cm3
allow: ecf
for 1.6 g of SO2 [1] only
If used 22.4 max [2]
note: need correct units for last mark
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 9]
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(a) (i) correct arrow from negative terminal of battery or from anode;
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[1]
(ii) from battery / power supply / cell;

from negative electrode of battery to external circuit;
or from anode;
from iodide ion losing electron or oxidation of anion;
[1]
[1]
(iii) ions cannot move in solid / ions can move in liquid;
[1]
(b) copper;
(changes to) sulfuric acid;
hydrogen;
(changes to) potassium hydroxide;
(c) (i) 2H+ + 2e H2
not balanced = [1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
(ii) 4OH- O2 + 2H2O + 4e
[1]
(iii) water used up;
[1]
(d) it is a cell;
hydrogen reacts with oxygen;
this reaction produces energy / is exothermic / produces flow of electrons /
changes chemical energy to electrical energy;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 15]
(a) (i) CnH2n+1OH
[1]
(ii) 116-17 = 99, 2n+1 = 99, n = 7

for any evidence of working out
C7H15OH
[1]
[1]
(iii) 4bps around C;

1 bp on each hydrogen;
2bps and 2nbps on oxygen;
[1]
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) increases yield / moves equilibrium to RHS / favours forward reaction;
high pressure favours side with smaller number of (gas) molecules;
(ii) any two from:
higher temperature / catalyst causes faster reaction;
comment about compromise conditions to give best rate and yield;
at 250oC (lower temp) higher yield / forward reaction favoured;
at 350oC (higher temp) lower yield / back reaction favoured;
[1]
[1]
[3]
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(c) (i) methanoic acid;

correct SF showing all bonds;
accept: -OH
(ii) methyl methanoate;
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[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 14]
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(a) Ca / calcium;
[1]
(b) Kr / krypton;
[1]
(c) Ge / germanium;
[1]
(d) Ni / nickel or Cr / chromium;
[1]
(e) Br / bromine / Br2;
[1]
(f) Se / selenium;
[1]
(g) Cu / copper;
[1]
(h) Br / bromine / Br2;
[1]
[Total: 8]
(a) (i) manufacture of plastics / (solvents for) dry cleaning / metal degreasing / textiles
/ agrochemicals / pharmaceuticals / insecticides / dyestuffs / household cleaning
products / bleach / water treatment / swimming pools / kill bacteria or germs or
microorganisms or pathogens / sterilisation / disinfectants;
[1]
(ii) electric light bulbs / fluorescent tubes / (inert gas shield for) arc welding /
production of titanium / inert atmosphere / car headlights / food packaging;
[1]
(iii) (manufacture of) polyethene / polyvinyl chloride (PVC) / making polymers / (to
prepare) epoxyethane (which is used in the manufacture of detergents / (to
make) ethylene glycol (which is used to prepare Terylene) / (to make) antifreeze / or making ethanol (accept making alcohol) / ripening fruits;
[1]
(iv) (making) steel / (oxy-acetylene) welding / cutting of metals / medical or diving or

(oxygen tanks in) hospitals / astronauts / (deep sea) diving / fire fighters;
[1]
(b) liquid air;
fractional distillation;
[1]
[1]
[Total: 6]
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(a) explanation of evaporation e.g. particles (or molecules) with a lot of energy leave the
liquid / bromine particles break free from each other / forces or bonds between
bromine molecules broken / molecules (in liquid) have weak forces holding them
together / weak intermolecular forces / Van der Waals forces between molecules
(dont have to be stated as weak) / (weak intermolecular forces alone scores this
mark);
allow: particles (or molecules) of bromine escape from liquid
[1]
diffusion / diffuse / movement of particles;
[1]
explanation of diffusion involving qualified movement of molecules / particles

i.e. random movement of molecules / particles move in all directions;
[1]
(b) air more dense / heavier / higher Mr than hydrogen;

hydrogen diffuses faster (than air diffuses out);
accept: diffusion in is faster than out (without naming gases)
pressure inside pot is greater (than outside);
air less dense / lighter / lower Mr than carbon dioxide;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
air diffuses / moves faster (than carbon dioxide);

accept: diffusion out is faster than in (without naming gases)
[1]
pressure inside pot less (than outside);
[1]
ORA in both parts

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(a) (i) zinc mixed with an element(s) or metal(s) or non-metal;
[1]
(ii) galvanising / baths / coating steel (i.e. description of galvanising) / roofing /

sacrificial protection / protection from rusting / electroplating / zinc plating /
batteries;
[1]
(iii) (lattice) positive ions / cations / metal ions / sea of electrons / delocalised or free
or mobile or moving electrons;
the layers (of ions) or particles can slide or slip or shift past each other;
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iv) different atom / ion / particle of different size;

prevents (layers / atoms / ions / particles / molecules) moving / slipping /
sliding / shifting;
(b) (i) heat with carbon or coke or carbon monoxide;
(ii) ZnO + H2SO4 ZnSO4 + H2O
[1] for correct reactants
[1]for correct products
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
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(iii) zinc (not: ions) more reactive than silver and lead;
zinc displaces both metals / silver and lead produced / ions become atoms / zinc
reduces silver ions and lead ions;
(silver and lead) can be removed by filtering / centrifugation / decanting;
an ionic equation; i.e.
Zn + 2 Ag+ Zn2+ + 2Ag or Zn + Pb2+ Zn2+ + Pb
allow: any two correct half equations
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iv) cathode labelled carbon / zinc / platinum;

zinc deposited at cathode;
oxygen formed (at anode);
(electrolyte becomes) sulfuric acid / remaining solution contains H+ and SO42-;
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[Total: 18]
(a) (i) add bromine water / bromine / aqueous bromine;

colourless;
or add potassium manganate(VII) / permanganate; (ignore acid or alkali)
colourless;
(ii) add metal / carbonate / insoluble base / strong alkali allow: ammonia with an
indicator / use pH meter;
COND: on reagent
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
metal - hydrogen given off / metal dissolves / effervescence / gas given off /
burning splint pops;
carbonate - carbon dioxide given off / effervescence / gas given off / limewater
milky;
insoluble base - solution formed / dissolves;
alkali - use of indicator to show neutralisation / temperature increase;
pH meter - gives pH less than 7
[1]
(b) ethyl propenoate;

correct SF all bonds shown;;
allow: [1] for correct displayed ester linkage
[1]
[2]
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in one molecule;
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[1]
[1]
(ii) 2;
[1]
(iii) C=C
[1]
(iv) HOOC(CH3)C=C(CH3)COOH
[Total: 12]
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(a) (i) Zn + 2HCl ZnCl2 + H2

not balanced = [1]
(ii) 3 bps and 1 nbp around As;
1 bp each hydrogen atom;
(b) (i) (97.4 / 75 =) 1.3 and (2.6 / 1 = ) 2.6;
empirical formula AsH2;
note: correct formula with no working = [1]
[2]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii) As2H4;
[1]
(iii) H2AsAsH2 / AsH2AsH2;
[1]
(c) (i) amide / peptide;
[1]
(ii) named strong acid / alkali;

allow: HCl / enzymes
[1]
(iii) amino acid;

allow: peptides
[1]
(d) (i) Cu and As have more than one oxidation state / valency;
(ii) 3Cu2+ + 2AsO43- Cu3(AsO4)2
either side correct = [1]
[1]
[2]
[Total: 14]
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(a) (making) fertilisers / nitric acid / nylon / refrigeration / explosives / cleaning products;
[1]
(b) alkane / named alkane;

water / steam;
heat / catalyst;
[1]
[1]
[1]
or electrolysis;
suggest suitable electrolyte; (allow: water)
hydrogen at cathode;
[1]
[1]
[1]
or cracking;
alkane / named alkane;
heat or catalyst
[1]
[1]
[1]
(c) any five from:

faster; (rate)
[1]
more collisions / molecules closer together / more particles per unit volume;
[1]
(collisions) more frequent / more often / more chance / more effective or successful
collisions / more collisions with Ea / increase rate of collisions;
[1]
higher yield / moves (equilibrium) to RHS / more ammonia / to side of products / high
pressure favours the reaction with less moles;
[1]
less moles / molecules / volume on RHS ORA (can be implied in previous

comments)
[1]
high pressure means lower temperature can be used to achieve comparable rate
(thus saving energy);
[1]
(d) (i) endothermic takes in / absorbs / uses / needs / gains energy / heat and
exothermic gives out / loses energy / heat;
[1]
(ii) 2328 (ignore + or ) / 6 388 (not evaluated);
[1]
944 + 1308 / 2252 and endothermic and exothermic in table;
[1]
2328>2252 or () 76 kJ;
[1]
or energy of products / RHS > reactants / LHS

or energy needed to break bonds < energy given out on formation of bonds.
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(e) Table of results for Experiments

all initial temperature boxes completed correctly as instructed (1)
all final temperature boxes completed correctly not more than 20 C below original (1)
all average temperatures completed correctly (1)
times completed in seconds (1) ignore: dps
descending in order (comparable to supervisor) (1)
[5]
(f) points plotted correctly (4)

[5]
(g) average temperature 72 C (1)

value from graph (1)
[3]
(h) as an indicator/check presence of iodine owtte (1)
[1]
(i)
[1]
(i) experiment 5/when temperature is 70 (1)

(ii) highest temperature (1)
particles have more energy/more collisions (1)
[2]
(j) time longer/more/increase (1)

speed slower/decrease (1)
[2]
(k) more accurate (1)
[1]
(a) pH 57 (1) ignore colours
[1]
(b) (i) white (1) precipitate (1) dissolves owtte (1)
[3]
(ii) white (1) precipitate (1) dissolves owttte (1)
[3]
(c) no reaction/no change/no precipitate/no observation (1)
[1]
[2]
2
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(e) litmus turns red (1) then bleached/white (1)
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[2]
(f) bubbles/fizz etc. (1)

glowing splint (1) glows brighter/relights (1)
[3]
(g) zinc (1) sulfate (1)
[2]
(h) oxygen (1)
[1]
(i) transition metal present (1) catalyst (1)

manganese/copper (1) oxide (1) max 2
[2]
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(e) Table of results for Experiments

all initial temperature boxes completed correctly as instructed (1)
all final temperature boxes completed correctly not more than 20 C below original (1)
all average temperatures completed correctly (1)
times completed in seconds (1) ignore: dps
descending in order (comparable to supervisor) (1)
[5]
(f) points plotted correctly (4)

[5]
(g) average temperature 72 C (1)

value from graph (1)
[3]
(h) as an indicator/check presence of iodine owtte (1)
[1]
(i)
[1]
(i) experiment 5/when temperature is 70 (1)

particles have more energy/more collisions (1)
[2]
(j) time longer/more/increase (1)

[2]
(k) more accurate (1)
[1]
(a) pH 57 (1) ignore colours
[1]
(b) (i) white (1) precipitate (1) dissolves owtte (1)
[3]
(ii) white (1) precipitate (1) dissolves owttte (1)
[3]
(c) no reaction/no change/no precipitate/no observation (1)
[1]
[2]
2
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(e) litmus turns red (1) then bleached/white (1)
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[2]
(f) bubbles/fizz etc. (1)

glowing splint (1) glows brighter/relights (1)
[3]
(g) zinc (1) sulfate (1)
[2]
(h) oxygen (1)
[1]
(i) transition metal present (1) catalyst (1)

manganese/copper (1) oxide (1) max 2
[2]
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[3]

[3]

labels (1)
[6]
(d) value from graph (1) shown clearly (1)
[2]
(e) exothermic (1)
[1]
(f) (i) experiment identified from results obtained (1)
[1]
(ii) acid H is more concentrated/stronger (1)
[1]
(g) room/initial temperature from table (1)

[2]
(a) green
[1]
(b) green (1) (precipitate)

turns brown/rusty at top (1)
[2]

glowing splint (1) glows brighter/relights/burns (1)
[3]
(d) green precipitate (1)
[1]
(e) no reaction/change (1)
[1]
(f) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(g) blue (1)
[1]
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(h) green/white/blue (1) according to supervisors precipitate (1)

turns green (1)
[3]
(i) fizz/bubbles/ammonia (1)

litmus/indicator paper blue/purple (1)
[2]
(j) iron(1) (II) (1)

sulfate (1)
[3]
(k) transition metal (1)

nitrate (1)
[2]
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(a) arrow under copper oxide (1)
[1]
(b) black (1) to brown/red (1)
[2]
(c) diagram of tube entering test-tube or similar in beaker of cold water/ice/Liebig

condenser (1)
[2]
labelled water/ice/condenser (1)
(d) extinguished/goes out (1) not: no effect/no reaction
[1]
(a) carbon/graphite/platinum (1)
[1]
(b) negative/cathode (1)
[1]
(c) bubbles/fizz/ colour of solution pales (1) not: gas given off ignore wrong gas
[1]
(d) (i) with distilled/pure water (1) accept: organic solvents
[1]
(ii) use of hairdryer/oven (1) allow: heat/heater

(e) increase in masses completed correctly (1)
0.75 1.00
1.15
1.15
1.15
[1]
[1]
accept 1 for 1.00
(f) points plotted correctly (2), 1 any incorrect
[3]
two straight lines through points (1)
(g) reaction finished/all copper deposited owtte/all copper sulfate used up (1)
[1]
(a) (i) silver/grey (1) not: shiny
[1]
(ii) white (1)
[1]
(b)
oxygen (1)
[1]
(c)
to let air/oxygen enter or make sure all magnesium reacted owtte (1)
[1]
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error in weighing (1)
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[2]
loss of magnesium oxide (1)

some magnesium unreacted (1) max 2
4
(a) Table of results for Experiments
[5]
all initial temperature boxes completed correctly (2)

25
41
47
62
72
all final temperature boxes completed correctly (2)

23
27
39
42
48
average temperatures completed correctly (1)

24
34
43
52
60
(b) points plotted correctly (4)
[5]

(c) value from graph at 72 C (1) 3035 s
[2]

(d) as an indicator owtte/check iodine present (1)
[1]
[1]
[2]
particles have more energy/more collisions/move faster (1)

(f) time longer/more/increase (1)
[2]

(g) more accurate (1)
[1]
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(a) (i) white (1) precipitate (1) dissolves (1)
[3]
(ii) white precipitate (1) dissolves (1)
[2]
(b) no reaction/change (1)
[1]
(c) white (1) precipitate (1)
[2]
(g) chlorine (1) not: chloride
[1]
(h) oxygen (1)
[1]
(i) transition metal present (1) catalyst (1) allow: copper oxide for one mark
[2]
manganese (1) oxide (1) max 2

6
any seven from:

equal weight/mass of limestone and marble (1)
[7]
crush (1)
add excess owtte (1) hydrochloric acid (1)
stir (1)
filter mixture (1)
dry (1)
reweigh (1)
conclusion (1)
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(a) flask (1)

measuring/graduated cylinder (1)
[2]
(b) (i) does not react/unreactive/not reactive enough/below hydrogen in the reactivity
series (1)
[1]
(ii) magnesium/zinc/iron/aluminium (1)
[1]
(c) diagram of (gas) syringe (1)

syringe labelled (1)
[2]
(d) lighted splint/flame test (1)

pops (1)
[2]
(a) straight line drawn with a ruler missing point at concentration 0.15 (1)
through origin (1)
[2]
(b) 0.56/0.57/0.58 (1)

[2]
(c) line to right hand side of original and goes through origin (1)
[1]
(d) (i) catalyst/to speed up the reaction (1)
[1]
(ii) slower/owtte (1)

less surface area (1)
3
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[2]
(a) spatula (1) not: spoon
[1]
(b) nitric/HNO3 (1)
[1]
(c) (i) toxic/poisonous/harmful gas given off or named toxic gas (1)
[1]
(ii) idea of ensuring constant mass (1)

reaction complete (1)
(d) (i) spillage (1)
inaccurate weighing (1)
loss by spitting (1)
reaction not complete/owtte (1)
some solid left in beaker (1)
[2]
[2]
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temperature boxes completed correctly (3), 1 any incorrect
23
27
31
34
36
35
34
33
32
[3]

23
28
32
35
37
38
39
38
36
[3]
(c) all points correctly plotted 1/2 small space(3) 1 for any incorrect
labels (1)
[6]
(d) value from graph ,2930 C (1)

shown clearly (1)
[2]
(e) exothermic (1)
[1]
(f)
(i) experiment 2/acid H (1)
[1]
(ii) acid (H) is more concentrated/stronger (1)
[1]
(g) room/initial temperature from table/23 C (1)

reaction finished/owtte (1)
[2]
(a) green (1)
[1]
(b) green (1)

precipitate (1)
[2]
(c) green precipitate (1)
[1]
(d) no reaction/no precipitate/no change/no observation/nothing (1)
[1]
(e) white (1)

precipitate (1)
[2]
(i) ammonia (1)
[1]
(j)
transition metal/cobalt (1) ignore copper

nitrate (1)
[2
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(a) test (1)

result (1)
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e.g. add named indicator/marble chip/magnesium

e.g. ethanoic acid changes colour of indicator/ethanoic acid effervesces [2]
allow: lighted splint (1) ethanol burns (1)
(b) any 6 from:

weigh coal/equal masses/equal amounts (1)
crush (1)
heat (1)
in a fume cupboard (1)
pass through potassium manganate (1)
time to colourless (1)
repeat with other coal (1)
compare/conclusion (1)
[6]
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[2]
(ii) arrow positioned anywhere towards liquid (1)

(b) effect bung shoots out/test-tube cracks/shatters/explodes (1)
[2]
reference to pressure (1)

(c) diagram showing delivery tube into trough with water and collecting vessel (1)
[2]
labelled (1) note: gas syringe = 0

2
(a) hydrogen (1)
[1]
(b) volumes completed correctly
[3]
18
30
40
43
54
58
60

ignore extra decimal place e.g. 43.00
(c) points plotted correctly (3)
[4]
smooth curve (1)

(d) (i) point at 4 minutes (1) off curve owtte (1)
(ii) 47 49 (1) ignore units
[2]
[2]
indication on graph (1)

(e) magnesium powder/higher temperature/more concentrated acid/catalyst used (1)
faster/more surface area/more collisions (1)
[2]
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(a) initial readings

0.0
17.5
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[3]
8.9
final readings
23.8 40.7
32.3
(2), 1 any incorrect
23.4
(1)
differences
23.8 23.2
(b) titration 2 and 3/23.2 and 23.4 (1)
[2]
average = 23.3 (1)

allow: ecf for calculation of average
(c) pipette/burette (1)
[1]
(d) blue to red/pink (1)
[1]
(e) (i) half as much acid S/twice as much HCl (1)
[1]
(ii) y = 2 (1)
4
[1]
tests on filtrate
(a) (i) white (1) precipitate (1) with excess does not dissolve/clear (1)
[3]
(ii) no precipitate/very slight precipitate/no reaction
[1]
[2]
(c) carbon dioxide/CO2 (1)
[1]
(d) lead/silver (1) carbonate (1)
[2]
(a) Temperature boxes completed correctly (2), 1 for each incorrect
[3]
25
31
37
42
48
48
48
Temperature rises calculated correctly (1)

0
12
17
23
23
23
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(b) all points correctly plotted (3), 1 for any incorrect
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[5]
smooth straight line graphs drawn with a ruler (1)

labels (1)
(c) (i) value from graph (1) 0.50 0.52 g allow: 0.5 g ignore units
(ii) value from graph (1) 8.5 9.0 C
[1]
[1]
allow: 9 C ignore units

(d) 0.8 g (1)
[1]
(e) zinc (1)
[2]
temperature stays same when increasing amounts added/no more heat given off/no further
reaction (1)
(f) no temperature changes (1) does not react owtte (1)
[2]
any 7 from:
[7]
known mass or volume of fats/oil (1)

add organic solvent (1)
shake/stir (1)
add drops of bromine water (1)
until orange colour seen (1)
read and record volume/number of drops (1)
compare oils (1)
conclusion (1)
[Total: 60]

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University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate 2003

correct plotting including 0-0 point ( - 1 per omission or error)

graph drawn with faster initial rate and starting at 0-0;

substance containing only one type of atom/substance which cannot be broken

2nd box ticked

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breaking down of molecules substances using heat

ALLOW: lead nitrate

ALLOW: lead acetate

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filtration/filtering or diagram of correct apparatus for filtration (filter paper must

indication that bubbles produced rapidly or quickly/slower than magnesium but

idea of mixture of (different) metals

removes oxygen from zinc oxide

correct electronic structure of Mg (2.8.2) on diagram

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A correct equation either CO or CO2 as product

C + O2 CO2 NOT word equation

OR incomplete combustion of carbon

OR either equation gains both marks

OR carbon dioxide reacts

limestone + sand slag

For knowing that impurity is sand [1] ONLY

Cutlery or chemical plant or watches or utensils or surgical instruments or

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number of moles CO2 = 0.24/24 = 0.01

same molecular formula

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Correct structure of repeat unit

potassium nitrate potassium nitrite + oxygen

close or tightly packed

oxygen and nitrogen (in air)

Add excess lead oxide to nitric acid

metal hydroxide or hydroxide ions

correct formula 1Ba to 2Cl

alternating (positive and negative)

barium - oxygen or ionic

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Initial and final readings recorded

Initial and final readings recorded

Results comparable to Supervisors results 1cm3

yellow (1) to blue/black (1)

Indicator (1) reference to accuracy (1)/end-point/see more clearly

filtrate - colourless not clear

white (1) precipitate (1) dissolves in excess (1)

zinc (1) sulphate (1)

copper (1) carbonate (1)

Results obtained for Question 1/cm3

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because precipitate formed/goes cloudy (1)

reference to fair test/comparison/same depth

sodium thiosulphate/water 1st/2nd acid, last

all points correct (3), -1 for any incorrect

times would be longer (1) because solution more spread out/reference to

reference to accuracy (1) indicator (1)/easier to see

blue (1) precipitate (1)

white (1) precipitate (1)

Solid D is a sulphate (1) hydrated (1)

copper (1)/Cu2+ (2)

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Smooth line graph

reference to leak/loss of gas (1)

Known mass of beach sand (1)