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Interactive Example Candidate Responses
Paper 3 (May / June 2016), Question 1

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(a)(i) B / chlorine / Cl 2;
1(a)(i) 1/1 Correct. The chlorine contains two atoms so it is diatomic.
(a)(ii) C / KCl / potassium chloride;
1(a)(ii) Correct.
1/1(a)(iii) B; The ions one
has only are shown
type ofas + and −.
atom;
(a)(iv) C3H3F3Cl 2;
1(a)(iii) 2/2 This is a concise model answer.

(b)(i) different number of neutrons / different mass numbers /
different number of nucleons;
(b)(ii) 18;
1(a)(iv) 1/1 The correct molecular formula has been written.
(b)(iii) 7 electrons in the outer shell;

first shell has 2 electrons and second shell has 8 electrons;
1(b)(i) 1/1 Correct. The top number represents the number of protons and
the number of neutrons.
1(b)(ii) 1/1 Correct. The answer obtained by 35 – 17.
1(b)(iii) 1/2 The middle electron shell is missing and therefore 1 mark has
been deducted. There should be 17 electrons because there are
17 protons. (See the bottom figures in the symbols.)
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1(a)(i) 1/1 Correct. The chlorine contains two atoms so it is diatomic.
1(a)(ii) Correct.
1/1(a)(iii) B; The ions one
has only are shown
type ofas + and −.
atom;
(a)(iv) C3H3F3Cl 2;
1(a)(iii) 2/2 This is a concise model answer.

(b)(ii) 18;
1(a)(iv) 1/1 The correct molecular formula has been written.

1(b)(i) 1/1 Correct. The top number represents the number of protons and
the number of neutrons.
1(b)(ii) 1/1 Correct. The answer obtained by 35 – 17.
1(b)(iii) 1/2 The middle electron shell is missing and therefore 1 mark has
been deducted. There should be 17 electrons because there are
17 protons. (See the bottom figures in the symbols.)
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1(a)(i) 0/1 Although E has two types of atom, diatomic means containing
two atoms only. No mark
1(a)(ii) The ionic

0/1(a)(iii) structure
B; has is shown
only one type ofinatom;
these questions using + and −
signs, so C is correct here, not A. No mark.
(a)(iv) C3H3F3Cl 2;
1(a)(iii) 2/2 This contains the idea that elements contain only one type of
(b)(i)atom.different number of neutrons / different mass numbers /
(b)(ii) 18;
1(a)(iv) 1/1 This is acceptable instead of a molecular formula: C3H3F3Cl 2.

1(b)(i) 0/1 The essential word, either mass (number) or nucleon, (number)
is missing. No mark.
1(b)(ii) 1/1 The calculation of the number of neutrons is correct and the
working is shown.
1(b)(iii) 2/2 The correct electronic structure is shown and the electrons are
paired up, which helps in counting.
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1(a)(ii) The ionic

B; has is shown
signs, so C is correct here, not A. No mark.
(a)(iv) C3H3F3Cl 2;
1(a)(iii) 2/2 This contains the idea that elements contain only one type of
(b)(i)atom.different number of neutrons / different mass numbers /
(b)(ii) 18;
1(a)(iv) 1/1 This is acceptable instead of a molecular formula: C3H3F3Cl 2.

1(b)(i) 0/1 The essential word, either mass (number) or nucleon, (number)
is missing. No mark.
1(b)(ii) 1/1 The calculation of the number of neutrons is correct and the
working is shown.
1(b)(iii) 2/2 The correct electronic structure is shown and the electrons are
paired up, which helps in counting.
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1(a)(ii) The ionic

B; has is shown
signs, so C is correct.
(a)(iv) C3H3F3Cl 2;
1(a)(iii) 2/2 Correct definition of an element.

(b)(ii) 18;
1(a)(iv) 0/1 The carbon atoms have not been counted. No mark.

1(b)(i) 0/1 The incorrect particles have been given here. There are different
numbers of neutrons. No mark.
1(b)(ii) 1/1 This has been calculated correctly (35–17) from the symbols
above.
1(b)(iii) 0/2 Structure A has been redrawn instead of the electronic structure
requested in the instruction. No mark.
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1(a)(ii) The ionic

B; has is shown
signs, so C is correct.
(a)(iv) C3H3F3Cl 2;
1(a)(iii) 2/2 Correct definition of an element.

(b)(ii) 18;
1(a)(iv) 0/1 The carbon atoms have not been counted. No mark.

1(b)(i) 0/1 The incorrect particles have been given here. There are different
numbers of neutrons. No mark.
1(b)(ii) 1/1 This has been calculated correctly (35–17) from the symbols
above.
1(b)(iii) 0/2 Structure A has been redrawn instead of the electronic structure
requested in the instruction. No mark.
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(a) stainless
2(a) 3/3 ‘Stainless steel’ steel; OR
with three correct reasons scores a full three
marks.any 2 from: titanium;
(very) strong; any 2 from:
(good) resistance to strong;
corrosion; (good) resistance to
cheap; corrosion;
low density;
OR
2(b)(i) 1/1 The commonest ore of aluminium has been chosen.
iron; OR
strong; zinc;
cheap; (good) resistance to
corrosion;
OR
aluminium;
low density;
2(b)(ii) 0/1 The ease of extraction
(good) resistanceisto
related incorrectly to the amount of
material. Aluminium
corrosion; is a reactive metal so it is extracted by
electrolysis. Carbon is used to extract less reactive metals such
(b)(i)as iron.
bauxite;
No mark.
(b)(ii) aluminium is too reactive / aluminium is high in the
electrochemical series / aluminium is very reactive;
(b)(iii) anode: oxygen/ O2;
2(b)(iii) 2/2 The anode and aluminium/ Al ;
cathode: cathode products have been identified correctly.
2(c) 3/4 Mentioning the closer and slower movement of the particles
during condensation earns marks. The answer conveys the
idea that the particles in a solid are very close (touching) and
suggests that the particles do move (from place to place). The
word vibrate is required here.
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(c) any 4 from:
2(a) 3/3 ‘Stainless•steel’ with in
atoms three
gas correct reasons
far apart / all overscores a full three
the place;
marks. • atoms in gas moving (very) fast / move
freely / bouncing around / move randomly;
• atoms slow down during condensation / move less
than before;
• atoms get closer together in condensation;
• atoms in liquid are close together / touching;
2(b)(i) 1/1 The commonest• atoms ore of aluminium
in liquid slide has
overbeeneach chosen.
other / atoms in
liquids move slowly / restricted movement;
• atoms slow down (further) during freezing / atoms
in liquid move more than in solid;
• atoms in solid only vibrate;
• atoms in solid are / touching / close to each
other / closely packed / tightly packed;
2(b)(ii) 0/1 The ease of extraction is related incorrectly to the amount of
material. Aluminium is a reactive metal so it is extracted by
electrolysis. Carbon is used to extract less reactive metals such
as iron. No mark.
2(b)(iii) 2/2 The anode and cathode products have been identified correctly.
2(c) 3/4 Mentioning the closer and slower movement of the particles
during condensation earns marks. The answer conveys the
idea that the particles in a solid are very close (touching) and
suggests that the particles do move (from place to place). The
word vibrate is required here.
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(a) stainless
2(a) 3/3 ‘Stainless steel’ steel; OR
with three correct reasons scores a full three
marks.any 2 from: titanium;
(very) strong; any 2 from:
(good) resistance to strong;
corrosion; (good) resistance to
cheap; corrosion;
low density;
OR
2(b)(i) 1/1 The correct ore of aluminium has been identified.
iron; OR
strong; zinc;
cheap; (good) resistance to
corrosion;
OR
aluminium;
low density;
2(b)(ii) 0/1 Incorrect. Aluminium
(good) is high
resistance to in the reactivity series but appears
unreactive if not
corrosion; freshly made because of its unreactive oxide
layer. Very reactive metals are extracted by electrolysis.
(b)(i) bauxite;
(b)(ii) aluminium is too reactive / aluminium is high in the
electrochemical series / aluminium is very reactive;
(b)(iii) anode: oxygen/ O2;
2(b)(iii) 0/2 Graphite is the aluminium/ Al ;
cathode: anode not the product at the anode (which is
oxygen). Aluminium oxide is the electrolyte not the product at
the cathode (which is aluminium).
2(c) 2/4 The answer contains the idea of moving closer and the idea
of slower movement. The arrangement is not asked for in the
instruction.
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(c) any 4 from:
2(a) 3/3 ‘Stainless•steel’ with in
atoms three
gas correct reasons
far apart / all overscores a full three
the place;
marks. • atoms in gas moving (very) fast / move
freely / bouncing around / move randomly;
• atoms slow down during condensation / move less
than before;
• atoms get closer together in condensation;
• atoms in liquid are close together / touching;
2(b)(i) 1/1 The correct • ore atoms
of aluminium has been
in liquid slide over identified.
each other / atoms in
liquids move slowly / restricted movement;
• atoms slow down (further) during freezing / atoms
in liquid move more than in solid;
• atoms in solid only vibrate;
• atoms in solid are / touching / close to each
other / closely packed / tightly packed;
2(b)(ii) 0/1 Incorrect. Aluminium is high in the reactivity series but appears
unreactive if not freshly made because of its unreactive oxide
layer. Very reactive metals are extracted by electrolysis.
2(b)(iii) 0/2 Graphite is the anode not the product at the anode (which is
oxygen). Aluminium oxide is the electrolyte not the product at
the cathode (which is aluminium).
2(c) 2/4 The answer contains the idea of moving closer and the idea
of slower movement. The arrangement is not asked for in the
instruction.
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(a)(i) decreases down the Group I / increases up the Group I;
3(a)(i) 1/1 This is just sufficient: ‘down the Group’ would have been better.
(a)(ii) 1.88 (1.60–2.50) (g / cm3);
3(a)(ii) 1/1 Just within the range allowed.

(a)(iii) solid;
20 °C is below the melting point / the melting point is above
20 °C;
3(a)(iii) 1/2 There must be a comparison with the quoted temperature of
(b) 20 °C rubidium
to get thehydroxide;
mark. 1 mark was lost.
hydrogen;
(c) 155;
3(b) 1/2 A reactive metal
(1 mark for reacting
hydrogenwith
= (6cold
× 1)water produces
= 6/sodium = (1the
× 23) = 23)
hydroxide not the oxide. Hydrogen is correct.
(d)(i) pencil will not smear / pencil line will not move / ink will
smear / ink will undergo chromatography / ink would spread /
3(c) 2/2 The working is correct
ink would here, as well asmark
travel upwards / pencil the answer.
would not spread;
(d)(ii) K;
3(d)(i) 1/1 A good answer which mentions the solubility / insolubility of both

(d)(iii)
pencilJ;and ink.
3(d)(ii) 1/1(d)(iv) J;
Correct.
3(d)(iii) 1/1 Correct.
3(d)(iv) 1/1 Correct.
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(a)(ii) 1.88 (1.60–2.50) (g / cm3);

(a)(iii) solid;
20 °C;
(b) 20 °C rubidium
hydrogen;
(c) 155;
hydrogenwith
= (6cold
× 1)water produces
= 6/sodium = (1the
× 23) = 23)
would not spread;
(d)(ii) K;

(d)(iii)
pencilJ;and ink.
3(d)(ii) 1/1(d)(iv) J;
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(a)(ii) 1.88 (1.60–2.50) (g / cm3);

(a)(iii) solid;
20 °C;
(b) 20 °C rubidium
hydrogen;
(c) 155;
hydrogenwith
= (6cold
× 1)water produces
= 6/sodium = (1the
× 23) = 23)
would not spread;
(d)(ii) K;

(d)(iii)
pencilJ;and ink.
3(d)(ii) 1/1(d)(iv) J;
Correct.
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3(a)(i) 0/1 No mark here because there is no mention of whether or not
the temperature decreases down the Group or up the Group.
(a)(ii) 1.88 (1.60–2.50) (g / cm3);
3(a)(ii) 1/1 This is within the range allowed.

(a)(iii) solid;
20 °C;
3(a)(iii) 1/2 The candidate gives 20 °C but there is no reference to this
(b) temperature
rubidium hydroxide;
being lower than the melting point. The ‘fixed
hydrogen;
position’ is not necessary since the question does not ask about
kinetic particle theory.
(c) 155;
hydrogenwith
= (6cold
× 1)water produces
= 6/sodium = (1the
× 23) = 23)
3(c) 1/2 The figures showing
ink would travelthe product of multiplication
upwards / pencil mark wouldhave been
not spread;
written incorrectly for sodium. The answer should be 23 (not 32).
(d)(ii)
But 1 K;
mark has been awarded for the correct row (hydrogen).
3(d)(i) 0/1 This answer is too vague. The word ‘not’ negates a correct
(d)(iii) J; ‘To stop the ink spreading on the paper’ would have
answer.
earned a mark.
3(d)(ii) 1/1(d)(iv) J;
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(a)(ii) 1.88 (1.60–2.50) (g / cm3);

(a)(iii) solid;
20 °C;
(b) temperature
rubidium hydroxide;
hydrogen;
(c) 155;
hydrogenwith
= (6cold
× 1)water produces
= 6/sodium = (1the
× 23) = 23)
not spread;
(d)(ii)
But 1 K;
answer.
earned a mark.
3(d)(ii) 1/1(d)(iv) J;
Correct.
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(a)(ii) 1.88 (1.60–2.50) (g / cm3);

(a)(iii) solid;
20 °C;
(b) temperature
rubidium hydroxide;
hydrogen;
(c) 155;
hydrogenwith
= (6cold
× 1)water produces
= 6/sodium = (1the
× 23) = 23)
not spread;
(d)(ii)
But 1 K;
answer.
earned a mark.
3(d)(ii) 1/1(d)(iv) J;
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(a)(i) S and U;
4(a)(i) 1/2 The alcohols areOH
both have correctly identified but the second mark
(group);
requires the identification of the functional group as OH.
(a)(ii) Q and T;
4(a)(ii) 1/1 These have been identified correctly. They are carbon
compounds containing only single bonds.
(b) compounds;
chemical;
functional;
4(b) 2/3 The only error is the suggestion of a trend in physical properties.
(c)(i)In a homologous series there is a trend in physical properties
and not a similarity. The similarity in the functional group makes
the chemical properties similar.
1/1 The structure shows ; all the bonds and all the atoms correctly.
4(c)(i)
(c)(ii) aqueous bromine is added to (test tube of) ethene /
aqueous bromine is orange;
aqueous bromine turns colourless / solution turns
colourless;
4(c)(ii) 2/2 Both mixing bromine with ethene and decolourisation are
(c)(iii) high temperature / heat;
mentioned here.
(c)(iv) C13H28;
4(c)(iii) 1/1 The word ‘heat’ is sufficient for the mark here.
4(c)(iv) 1/1 The equation has been balanced correctly.
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(a)(i) S and U;
4(a)(i) 1/2 The alcohols areOH
both have correctly identified but the second mark
(group);
requires the identification of the functional group as OH.
(a)(ii) Q and T;
4(a)(ii) 1/1 These have been identified correctly. They are carbon
compounds containing only single bonds.
(b) compounds;
chemical;
functional;
4(b) 2/3 The only error is the suggestion of a trend in physical properties.
(c)(i)In a homologous series there is a trend in physical properties
and not a similarity. The similarity in the functional group makes
the chemical properties similar.
1/1 The structure shows ; all the bonds and all the atoms correctly.
4(c)(i)
(c)(ii) aqueous bromine is added to (test tube of) ethene /
aqueous bromine is orange;
colourless;
4(c)(ii) 2/2 Both mixing bromine with ethene and decolourisation are
mentioned here.
(c)(iv) C13H28;
4(c)(iii) 1/1 The word ‘heat’ is sufficient for the mark here.
4(c)(iv) 1/1 The equation has been balanced correctly.
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(a)(i) S and U;
4(a)(i) 1/2 The alcohols have
both have OHbeen identified correctly but no reference has
(group);
been made to the OH functional group.
(a)(ii) Q and T;
4(a)(ii) 0/1 The unsaturated hydrocarbons have been identified (C=C double
bond) rather than the saturated hydrocarbons (only single C–C
(b) bonds).compounds;
chemical;
functional;
4(b) 0/3 Methanol and ethanol are both compounds and not mixtures. In
(c)(i)a homologous series there is a trend in physical properties and
not a similarity. The similarity in the functional group makes the
chemical properties similar. The similarity between methanol and
ethanol is in their functional group (OH). They are not elements
because they have different types of atoms bonded together.
4(c)(i) 0/1 Each carbon atom ;has five bonds in this structure. There should
be four
(c)(ii) bonds to
aqueous each carbon
bromine atom,
is added so one
to (test hydrogen
tube atom
of) ethene /
from each carbon
aqueous shouldisbe
bromine removed (with its bond) to get the
orange;
correct structure.
colourless;
4(c)(ii) 1/2 The correct reagent has been added, although the acid has been
ignored. There is also no description of what happens (bromine
decolourised).
(c)(iv) C13H28;
4(c)(iii) 0/1 The word ‘stable’ is not accurate enough. Conditions are things
such as pressure, temperature or catalyst
4(c)(iv) 0/1 The equation has not been balanced correctly and the answer
suggests guesswork rather than an attempt to subtract the
carbon (16 – 3 = 13C) and hydrogen (34 – 6 = 28H)
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(a)(i) S and U;
4(a)(i) 1/2 The alcohols have
both have OHbeen identified correctly but no reference has
(group);
been made to the OH functional group.
(a)(ii) Q and T;
4(a)(ii) 0/1 The unsaturated hydrocarbons have been identified (C=C double
bond) rather than the saturated hydrocarbons (only single C–C
(b) bonds).compounds;
chemical;
functional;
4(b) 0/3 Methanol and ethanol are both compounds and not mixtures. In
(c)(i)a homologous series there is a trend in physical properties and
not a similarity. The similarity in the functional group makes the
chemical properties similar. The similarity between methanol and
ethanol is in their functional group (OH). They are not elements
because they have different types of atoms bonded together.
4(c)(i) 0/1 Each carbon atom ;has five bonds in this structure. There should
be four
(c)(ii) bonds to
aqueous each carbon
bromine atom,
is added so one
to (test hydrogen
tube atom
of) ethene /
from each carbon
aqueous shouldisbe
bromine removed (with its bond) to get the
orange;
correct structure.
colourless;
4(c)(ii) 1/2 The correct reagent has been added, although the acid has been
ignored. There is also no description of what happens (bromine
decolourised).
(c)(iv) C13H28;
4(c)(iii) 0/1 The word ‘stable’ is not accurate enough. Conditions are things
such as pressure, temperature or catalyst
4(c)(iv) 0/1 The equation has not been balanced correctly and the answer
suggests guesswork rather than an attempt to subtract the
carbon (16 – 3 = 13C) and hydrogen (34 – 6 = 28H)
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(a) any 3 physical properties:
5(a) 3/5 Two trends • are melting
identified (melting
point and down
increases boilingthe
points increase
Group;
down the •Group). The wording of the instruction
boiling point increases down the Group;suggests that
the halogens do react with the halide ions
• density increases down the Group; (A more reactive
halogen displaces
• colour a less
getsreactive halogen
darker down thefrom a solution
Group / states of its
goes
halide ions.) The trend in density is identified.
from gas to liquid to solid down the Group;
reactivity:
• more reactive halogen displaces less reactive
halogen (from halide);
5(b)(i) 1/2 Credit has•been givenword
correct for the identification
equation, of an oxide
e.g. chlorine of
+ potassium
nitrogen. A better answer would have been to name
bromide → potassium chloride + bromine; nitrogen
dioxide. ‘Harmful’ is not sufficient to gain a mark here. A definite
(b)(i)effect,nitrogen dioxide
e.g. ‘irritates (formed) / NO
the (formed) / nitrogen oxide
lungs’ is required.
2
(formed) / gas (formed);
damages lungs / irritates eyes / sore throat / skin burns /
difficulty swallowing / persistent coughing / headache /
vomiting;
(b)(ii) pH 1;
5(b)(ii) 0/1 Incorrect: acids have pH values below pH 7.
(b)(iii) zinc nitrate;
water;
5(b)(iii) 1/2 The salt is correctly identified here. Water is formed (not oxygen)
when an acid reacts with a metal oxide.
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5(a) 3/5 Two trends • are melting
identified (melting
point and down
increases boilingthe
points increase
Group;
down the •Group). The wording of the instruction
boiling point increases down the Group;suggests that
the halogens do react with the halide ions
• density increases down the Group; (A more reactive
halogen displaces
• colour a less
getsreactive halogen
darker down thefrom a solution
Group / states of its
goes
halide ions.) The trend in density is identified.
from gas to liquid to solid down the Group;
reactivity:
5(b)(i) 1/2 Credit has•been givenword
correct for the identification
equation, of an oxide
e.g. chlorine of
+ potassium
nitrogen. A better answer would have been to name
bromide → potassium chloride + bromine; nitrogen
dioxide. ‘Harmful’ is not sufficient to gain a mark here. A definite
(b)(i)effect,nitrogen dioxide
e.g. ‘irritates (formed) / NO
the (formed) / nitrogen oxide
lungs’ is required.
2
vomiting;
(b)(ii) pH 1;
5(b)(ii) 0/1 Incorrect: acids have pH values below pH 7.
water;
5(b)(iii) 1/2 The salt is correctly identified here. Water is formed (not oxygen)
when an acid reacts with a metal oxide.
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5(a) 0/5 This is not• quite enough
melting to gain
point a mark.
increases The question
down the Group; asks for
the reactivity of halogens with halide ions. The
• boiling point increases down the Group; mark would
have been• given if there
density had been
increases mention
down of a more reactive
the Group;
halogen displacing
• colour gets darker down the Groupthe
a less reactive halogen (from halide).
/ states goes
No trends in physical properties have been identified.
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word equation, to a gas,
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the information
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3 Li 3 4 3
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16 S 16 18 18
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2.(00) × 10–2 (mol);
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volume of O2 formed: 0.02 × 24 = 0.48 (dm3);
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reagents;
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volume of O2 formed: 0.02 × 24 = 0.48 (dm3);
acceptor;
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M3 correct direction of vertical heat arrow : arrow must
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product energy and must have only one (correct) arrow-
head.
(f)(ii) M1 bond energy of 2F2 : 2 × F–F = 2 × 160 = 320 (kJ / mol)
2(g)(i) M2 bond energy of all bonds in SF4 : 780 + 320 = 1100 (kJ /
mol)
M3 calculated bond energy of SF4 divided by 4 : 1100 / 4 =
275 (kJ / mol)
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acceptor;
2(b)(ii) (b)(ii) Mg(s) + 2H2O(l) → Mg(OH)2(aq) + H2(g)

NaOH;
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(a) 1 Na2S2O3 2 H2O 3 HCl OR
3(a) 1/1 Correct.
1 HCl 2 H2O 3 Na2S2O3 OR
1 H2O 2 Na2S2O3 3 HCl OR
1 H2O 2 HCl 3 Na2S2O3 ;
(b)(i) M1 volumes 40 : 10 : 10;

M2 time shows
1/2 The candidate = 14; that doubling the concentration would
3(b)(i)
halve the time, but has failed to see the relevance of keeping
the total volume constant.
(b)(ii) M1 more particles per unit volume / particles are closer

together;
M2Both pointsthe
increases arerate
adequately explained. are more
of collisions / there
collisions per unit time;
(c) M1 particles gain more energy and move faster;

M2 increasing rate of collisions / more collisions per unit
2/3 time;
The first two points gain marks, but the candidate needed
3(c) higher
M3that proportion of temperature
particles havecaused
sufficient energy to
to state as the increased a higher
react / collisions have sufficient energy to
proportion of collisions to reach activation energy.react / are above
the activation energy;
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3(a) 1/1 Correct.
1 H2O 2 HCl 3 Na2S2O3 ;
(b)(i) M1 volumes 40 : 10 : 10;

M2 time shows
3(b)(i)
halve the time, but has failed to see the relevance of keeping
the total volume constant.

together;
M2Both pointsthe
increases arerate
adequately explained. are more
of collisions / there
collisions per unit time;

2/3 time;
The first two points gain marks, but the candidate needed
3(c) higher
M3that proportion of temperature
particles havecaused
to state as the increased a higher
react / collisions have sufficient energy to
proportion of collisions to reach activation energy.react / are above
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3(a) 1/1 Correct.
1 H2O 2 HCl 3 Na2S2O3 ;
(b)(i) M1 volumes 40 : 10 : 10;

M2 time = 14;
2/2 Correct.
3(b)(i)

together;
3(b)(ii) 0/2 The candidate does the
M2 increases not rate
referoftocollisions / there
the fact that increased
are more
concentration
collisionsresults in time;
per unit more particles per unit volume or to the
fact that this brings about an increased collision rate between
particles.

2/3 time;
The candidate gains the first two marks here, but does not
3(c) M3 higher proportion of particles have would
explain that a higher proportion of collisions be above
react / collisions
activation energy. have sufficient energy to react / are above
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3(a) 1/1 Correct.
1 H2O 2 HCl 3 Na2S2O3 ;
(b)(i) M1 volumes 40 : 10 : 10;

M2 time = 14;
2/2 Correct.
3(b)(i)

together;
the fact that increased
are more
concentration
per unit more particles per unit volume or to the
fact that this brings about an increased collision rate between
particles.

2/3 time;
The candidate gains the first two marks here, but does not
3(c) M3 higher proportion of particles have would
explain that a higher proportion of collisions be above
react / collisions
activation energy. have sufficient energy to react / are above
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3(a) 1/1 Correct.
1 H2O 2 HCl 3 Na2S2O3 ;
(b)(i) M1 volumes 40 : 10 : 10;

M2 time shows
3(b)(i)
halve the time but has failed to see the relevance of keeping the
total volume constant.

together;
the fact that theare
increased
more
concentration
per unit more particles per unit volume or to
the fact that this results in an increased collision rate between
particles.

1/3 time;
The candidate explains that the collision rate increases but fails
3(c) M3 higher proportion of particles have sufficient energy
to explain that this is because higher energetic particles moveto
react / collisions have sufficient energy to react / are above
quicker. There is no reference to the fact that a higher proportion
of collisions would be above activation energy.
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1 H2O 2 HCl 3 Na2S2O3 ;
(b)(i) M1 volumes 40 : 10 : 10;

M2 time shows
3(b)(i)
halve the time but has failed to see the relevance of keeping the
total volume constant.

together;
the fact that theare
increased
more
concentration
per unit more particles per unit volume or to
the fact that this results in an increased collision rate between
particles.

1/3 time;
The candidate explains that the collision rate increases but fails
3(c) M3 higher proportion of particles have sufficient energy
to explain that this is because higher energetic particles moveto
react / collisions have sufficient energy to react / are above
quicker. There is no reference to the fact that a higher proportion
of collisions would be above activation energy.
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(a)(i) reduction and (the Cu2+ ion / copper ions) is gaining
4(a)(i) electrons / is decreasing in oxidation number;
(a)(ii) formation of Cu2+ / copper ions at the anode happens at the

same rate as;
removal of Cu2+ / copper ions at the cathode ora;
4(a)(ii)
(b) replace (anode of) copper with nickel;

replace electrolyte with nickel(II) sulfate / NiSO4;
4(b) (c) (good) catalysts;

variable oxidation numbers;
form coloured compounds / coloured ions;
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(a) (sulfur-containing) fossil fuels;
5(a) 1/1 Correct.
(b) M1 vanadium pentoxide / vanadium(V) oxide / V2O5
(catalyst);
M2 1–5 atmospheres (units required);
M3 450 °C (units required);
M4 2SO + O2 → 2SO3;
5(b) 4/5 The candidate2fails to describe the reaction as being reversible
M5 equilibrium / reversible reaction;
but scores the other 4 marks.
(c) H2S2O7;
(d)(i) 3 correct (2 marks)
2 correct (1 mark)
5(c) 1/1 Correct.
bubbles / effervescence / fizzing;
dissolves / disappears / forms a solution;
blue (solution);
(d)(ii) carbon dioxide and water and copper(II) sulfate;
5(d)(i) 1/2 The candidate fails to state that the copper(II) carbonate would
(e)(i) carbon;
dissolve.
(e)(ii) dehydration;
5(e)(i) 0/1 The candidate fails to name the substance as carbon.
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5(a) 1/1 Correct.
(catalyst);
M4 2SO + O2 → 2SO3;
but scores the other 4 marks.
(c) H2S2O7;
2 correct (1 mark)
5(c) 1/1 Correct.
blue (solution);
5(d)(i) 1/2 The candidate fails to state that the copper(II) carbonate would
(e)(i) carbon;
dissolve.
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(catalyst);
M4 2SO + O2 → 2SO3;
and does not give the correct temperature (450 °C), pressure
(c) (1 to 5Hatm)
SO;
2 2 7or catalyst (vanadium pentoxide).

2 correct (1 mark)
5(c) 1/1 Correct.
blue (solution);
5(d)(i) 0/2(e)(i)The candidate
carbon; fails to state that the copper(II) carbonate would
dissolve or that the final colour would be blue.
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(catalyst);
M4 2SO + O2 → 2SO3;
and does not give the correct temperature (450 °C), pressure
(c) (1 to 5Hatm)
SO;
2 2 7or catalyst (vanadium pentoxide).

2 correct (1 mark)
5(c) 1/1 Correct.
blue (solution);
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5(a) 0/1 The candidate fails to state that it is crude oil which is a source
(b) of sulfur.
M1 vanadium pentoxide / vanadium(V) oxide / V2O5
(catalyst);
M4 2SO + O2 → 2SO3;
and fails to give the correct temperature (450 °C), pressure
(c) (1 to 5Hatm)
SO;
2 2 7or a balanced equation.

2 correct (1 mark)
5(c) 1/1 Correct.
blue (solution);
effervesce or that the final colour would be blue.
5(d)(ii) 0/1 The candidate fails to state that water and carbon dioxide would
form as well as copper(II) sulfate.
5(e)(i) 1/1 Correct.
5(e)(ii) 0/1 This is not allowed as an alternative answer to ‘dehydration’.
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5(a) 0/1 The candidate fails to state that it is crude oil which is a source
(b) of sulfur.
M1 vanadium pentoxide / vanadium(V) oxide / V2O5
(catalyst);
M4 2SO + O2 → 2SO3;
and fails to give the correct temperature (450 °C), pressure
(c) (1 to 5Hatm)
SO;
2 2 7or a balanced equation.

2 correct (1 mark)
5(c) 1/1 Correct.
blue (solution);
effervesce or that the final colour would be blue.
5(d)(ii) 0/1 The candidate fails to state that water and carbon dioxide would
form as well as copper(II) sulfate.
5(e)(i) 1/1 Correct.
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(a) fractional distillation;
6(a) 2/2 Correct.
cracking;
(b)(i) addition;
(b)(ii) CH2;
6(b)(i) Correct.
1/1(b)(iii)
6(b)(ii) 0/1 The candidate fails to show the empirical formula of the
M1 chain of 4 carbon atoms with single bonds and
polymer.
continuation bonds;
M2 correctly positioned CH3 side chains;
6(b)(iii) 2/2(c) Correct.
6(c) 1/2 The candidate fails to draw the structure of propan-2-ol.
(d)(i) (concentrated) sulfuric acid;

6(d)(i) The candidate
0/1(d)(ii) fails to name the catalyst used in the formation of
methyl ethanoate;
esters
(d)(iii) from carboxylic acids and alcohols.
M1 ester link;
M2 rest of molecule;
(d)(iv) terylene;
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6(a) 2/2 Correct.
cracking;
(b)(i) addition;
(b)(ii) CH2;
6(b)(i) Correct.
1/1(b)(iii)
6(b)(ii) 0/1 The candidate fails to show the empirical formula of the
M1 chain of 4 carbon atoms with single bonds and
polymer.
continuation bonds;
6(b)(iii) 2/2(c) Correct.
6(c) 1/2 The candidate fails to draw the structure of propan-2-ol.

6(d)(i) The candidate
0/1(d)(ii) fails to name the catalyst used in the formation of
methyl ethanoate;
esters
(d)(iii) from carboxylic acids and alcohols.
M1 ester link;
(d)(iv) terylene;
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6(a) cracking;
(b)(i) addition;
(b)(ii) CH2;
6(b)(i) (b)(iii)
6(b)(ii) M1 chain of 4 carbon atoms with single bonds and

continuation bonds;
6(b)(iii) (c)
6(c)

6(d)(i) (d)(ii) methyl ethanoate;
(d)(iii)
6(d)(ii)
M1 ester link;
6(d)(iii) (d)(iv) terylene;
6(d)(iv)
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6(a) cracking;
(b)(i) addition;
(b)(ii) CH2;
6(b)(i) (b)(iii)
6(b)(ii) M1 chain of 4 carbon atoms with single bonds and

continuation bonds;
6(b)(iii) (c)
6(c)

6(d)(i) (d)(ii) methyl ethanoate;
(d)(iii)
6(d)(ii)
M1 ester link;
6(d)(iii) (d)(iv) terylene;
6(d)(iv)
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(a) table of results for Experiment 1
1(a) temperature boxes completed correctly
results comparable to supervisor’s
(b) table of results for Experiment 2

1(b) temperature boxes completed correctly
(c) all points correctly plotted ± half a small square

1(c) smooth line graphs
labelled
1(d)(i) (d)(i) value from graph

–60 s
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shown clearly
(e) room temperature or initial temperature from results table

1(e) reaction has finished / stopped
(f) more readings / points / data

1(f) smoother curve / better or more accurate graph
(g) polystyrene is an insulator / copper is a (good) conductor

1(g) reduced heat losses
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(a)(i) pH 0–3
2(a)(i) 1/1 pH is in the correct range (0–3).
(a)(ii) effervescence / bubbles / fizzes
2(a)(ii) 2/2 Fizzinglighted
is observed. The correct tests on gases are produced and
splint ‘pops’
the results of the tests are clearly stated.
(a)(iii) effervescence / bubbles / fizzes
2(a)(iii) 2/2 Fizzinglimewater
is observed. The
turns correct tests on gases are produced and
milky
(a)(iv) white precipitate

2(a)(iv) 1/1 The expected observation is given.
(b)(i) pH 10–14
2(b)(i) 1/1 pH value is in the allowed range (10–14).
(b)(ii) white precipitate

2(b)(ii) 1/2 The wrong result ischange
insoluble / no given for when excess aqueous sodium
hydroxide is added. The answer should be insoluble.
(b)(iii) brown
2(b)(iii) 1/2 The precipitate
precipitateis incorrectly described as yellow instead of
brown.
(b)(iv) green precipitate

2(b)(iv) 0/1 The candidate fails to note the presence of a precipitate.
(c) sulfuric
2(c) 2/2 Correct.
acid
(d) calcium
2(d) 0/2 The candidate
hydroxidefails to work out that the pH value of 10 obtained
in (b)(i) indicates the presence of hydroxide ions. The presence
of iodide ions has been inferred from an erroneous observation
in (b)(iii).
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(a)(i) pH 0–3
2(a)(ii) 2/2 Fizzinglighted
is observed. The correct tests on gases are produced and
splint ‘pops’
2(a)(iii) 2/2 Fizzinglimewater
is observed. The
turns correct tests on gases are produced and
milky

2(a)(iv) 1/1 The expected observation is given.
(b)(i) pH 10–14
2(b)(i) 1/1 pH value is in the allowed range (10–14).

2(b)(ii) 1/2 The wrong result ischange
insoluble / no given for when excess aqueous sodium
hydroxide is added. The answer should be insoluble.
(b)(iii) brown
2(b)(iii) 1/2 The precipitate
precipitateis incorrectly described as yellow instead of
brown.

2(b)(iv) 0/1 The candidate fails to note the presence of a precipitate.
(c) sulfuric
2(c) 2/2 Correct.
acid
(d) calcium
2(d) 0/2 The candidate
hydroxidefails to work out that the pH value of 10 obtained
in (b)(i) indicates the presence of hydroxide ions. The presence
of iodide ions has been inferred from an erroneous observation
in (b)(iii).
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(a)(i) pH 0–3
2(a)(ii) 2/2 Bubbles are seen
lighted splintand recorded.
‘pops’
The lighted splint test is stated and the result obtained gains full
credit.
2(a)(iii) 2/2 Bubbles are recorded
limewater and ‘limewater turns cloudy’ is the
turns milky
expected test for carbon dioxide gas.

2(a)(iv) 0/1 Cloudy, milky and turbid are not specific descriptions for a
positive sulfate test. White precipitate is specific.
(b)(i) pH 10–14
2(b)(i) 0/1 Incorrect.

2(b)(ii) 0/2 The candidate shows
insoluble / no a lack of knowledge and understanding of
change
the use of aqueous sodium hydroxide to identify metal cations.
(b)(iii) brown
2(b)(iii) 1/2 precipitate

2(b)(iv) 0/1 The formation of precipitates in (ii) and (iii) is not recorded.
(c) sulfuric
2(c) 2/2 Solution acidQ is sulfuric acid. Hydrogen sulfate is allowed as an
alternative name.
(d) calcium
2(d) 0/2 Solution R is aqueous calcium hydroxide. This is a guessed
hydroxide
answer. Incorrect observations made earlier in the question lead
to this error.
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(a)(i) pH 0–3
2(a)(ii) 2/2 Bubbles are seen
lighted splintand recorded.
‘pops’
The lighted splint test is stated and the result obtained gains full
credit.
2(a)(iii) 2/2 Bubbles are recorded
limewater and ‘limewater turns cloudy’ is the
turns milky
expected test for carbon dioxide gas.

2(a)(iv) 0/1 Cloudy, milky and turbid are not specific descriptions for a
positive sulfate test. White precipitate is specific.
(b)(i) pH 10–14
2(b)(i) 0/1 Incorrect.

2(b)(ii) 0/2 The candidate shows
insoluble / no a lack of knowledge and understanding of
change
the use of aqueous sodium hydroxide to identify metal cations.
(b)(iii) brown
2(b)(iii) 1/2 precipitate

2(b)(iv) 0/1 The formation of precipitates in (ii) and (iii) is not recorded.
(c) sulfuric
2(c) 2/2 Solution acidQ is sulfuric acid. Hydrogen sulfate is allowed as an
alternative name.
(d) calcium
2(d) 0/2 Solution R is aqueous calcium hydroxide. This is a guessed
hydroxide
answer. Incorrect observations made earlier in the question lead
to this error.
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(a)(i) pH 0–3
2(a)(i) 1/1 Solution Q is sulfuric acid. pH is in the correct range (0–3).
2(a)(ii) 0/2 The candidate does‘pops’
lighted splint not record the observation that the mixture
fizzes / bubbles. A test result is given but the test using a lighted
splint is not given.
2(a)(iii) 0/2 No observation
limewater is given.
turns The candidate shows a lack of
milky
knowledge and understanding – the gas tested is thought to be
oxygen instead of carbon dioxide.
2(a)(iv) 0/1 The vague description of a milky precipitate instead of a white
precipitate is penalised.
(b)(i) pH 10–14
2(b)(i) 1/1 Solution R is aqueous calcium hydroxide and a pH in the allowed
range (10–14) gained credit.

2(b)(ii) 0/2 The formation of a change
insoluble / no white precipitate which does not dissolve in
excess aqueous sodium hydroxide is the expected observation.
(b)(iii) brown
2(b)(iii) 0/2 The candidate recognises the formation of a solid but no colour
precipitate
is described. No credit is given as a brown precipitate is not
described.
2(b)(iv) 0/1 The formation of a precipitate is recorded but the colour is
described as black instead of green.
(c) sulfuric
acid is unable to conclude that an acid is present
despite the correct result for the test in (a)(i).
(d) calcium
2(d) 0/2 The presence
hydroxideof hydroxide ions has not been inferred from the
test in (b)(i).
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(a)(i) pH 0–3
2(a)(i) 1/1 Solution Q is sulfuric acid. pH is in the correct range (0–3).
2(a)(ii) 0/2 The candidate does‘pops’
lighted splint not record the observation that the mixture
fizzes / bubbles. A test result is given but the test using a lighted
splint is not given.
2(a)(iii) 0/2 No observation
limewater is given.
turns The candidate shows a lack of
milky
knowledge and understanding – the gas tested is thought to be
oxygen instead of carbon dioxide.
2(a)(iv) 0/1 The vague description of a milky precipitate instead of a white
precipitate is penalised.
(b)(i) pH 10–14
2(b)(i) 1/1 Solution R is aqueous calcium hydroxide and a pH in the allowed
range (10–14) gained credit.

2(b)(ii) 0/2 The formation of a change
insoluble / no white precipitate which does not dissolve in
excess aqueous sodium hydroxide is the expected observation.
(b)(iii) brown
2(b)(iii) 0/2 The candidate recognises the formation of a solid but no colour
precipitate
is described. No credit is given as a brown precipitate is not
described.
2(b)(iv) 0/1 The formation of a precipitate is recorded but the colour is
described as black instead of green.
(c) sulfuric
acid is unable to conclude that an acid is present
despite the correct result for the test in (a)(i).
(d) calcium
2(d) 0/2 The presence
hydroxideof hydroxide ions has not been inferred from the
test in (b)(i).
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silica
3 filter (the cleaner)
wash the residue
dry the residue
water
heat (the filtrate / cleaner)
condense the vapour
sodium carbonate
heat to dryness / no liquid left
(then solid) sodium carbonate is left
OR
heat until saturated
then cool to crystallise / leave to crystallise
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water
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silica
3 4/6 Silica filter
is obtained from the mixture by filtration. The idea of
(the cleaner)
purifying the silica
wash the residue by washing it with water and then drying
the residue is not
dry the residue realised. Sodium carbonate is separated by
evaporation. The candidate separates the water successfully in
Stepswater
1 and 2.
condense the vapour
sodium carbonate
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silica
3 3/6 The candidate
filter (theseparates
cleaner) the silica from the mixture but does not
purifywash
it by washing with water and drying. Distillation separates
the residue
the water.
dry the residue detail as to how the sodium carbonate is
There is no
obtained.
water
condense the vapour
sodium carbonate
OR
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(a) fractionating column;
1(a) 2/2 Box 1:tripod;
The mark scheme has ‘fractionating column’ but the
answer given is close enough to score a mark.
(b) Box 2:water
The word ‘tripod’
labelled alone scores the mark but the word
twice;
‘stand’ alone would not.
(c) heat under (the collecting) beaker;
1(b) 1/1 Water’ is all that was required for each of these labels, but the
(d) answers
M1given are still better.
ethanol;
M2 lowest / lower boiling point;
(e) ethanol is flammable;
1(c) 1/1 The candidate does not use the wording in the mark scheme,
but it is clear from their answer that they understand this.
1(d) 2/2 An incorrect answer has been crossed out and replaced with
the correct one. It is important that incorrect answers are
completely deleted by candidates. If two conflicting answers are
given, no marks are scored.
1(e) 1/1 Almost the exact words on the mark scheme. It was not
necessary for the candidate to state that an electrical heater
would avoid the risk of fire.
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The candidate gives the name of a piece of apparatus
with a similar shape but is clearly not familiar with the name
(b) specified in labelled
water the marktwice;
scheme.
Box 2: The word ‘stand’ is superfluous and would not have
scored marks if used alone.
1(b) 1/1 No problems here. The word ‘water’ would have sufficed but
(d) there M1
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ethanol;
‘in’ and
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lowest / lower scored
boiling point;marks.
1(c) 1/1 The mark scheme has ‘heat applied under the beaker’, but, since
the beaker contains the condensed liquid, it is clear what the
candidate means and the answer is still judged to be correct.
1(d) 2/2 A straightforward answer which almost exactly matches the

mark scheme.
1(e) 0/1 It is true that an electrical heater allows the choice of a particular
temperature. This is, however, not important in this experiment
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The candidate appears not to know the name of this
piece of apparatus, perhaps because they haven’t seen or done
(b) this experiment.
water labelled twice;
Box 2: Correct and to the point.
1(b) 0/1 No answer given here. Candidates sometimes fail to answer

(d) questions which do not involve writing an answer on a line.
M1 ethanol;
M2 lowest / lower boiling point;
1(c) 0/1 Here the candidate has deleted a correct answer only to replace
it with a wrong one. The use of the word ‘burette’ makes it
wrong even though the word ‘collecting’ has been added.
It is not wise for candidates to use words which they don’t
understand.
1(d) 0/2 The initial answer is wrong here, and so the reason, although
there is some truth in it, cannot be correct either. Again, the
candidate appears to be unfamiliar with this experiment.
1(e) 0/1 An electrical heater may result in ‘accurate heating’ but this is
not the reason why it is used in this case.
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(a) final readings completed correctly: 13.2, 39.2;
2(a) initial readings completed correctly: 0.0, 12.8;
differences completed correctly: 13.2, 26.4;
all readings and differences to 1 decimal place;
(b) yellow to orange / red / pink;
2(b)
(c) initial and final readings completed correctly: 9.9, 16.5;

2(c) difference completed correctly: 6.6;
(d) bubbles / fizzing / effervescence;
2(d)
(e) Experiment 2;
2(e)
(f) use a pipette / burette;
2(f) (g) effect on results: none owtte;

reason: no change in concentration owtte;
2(g) (h)(i) 2:1;
(h)(ii) acid B is double the concentration of acid A ora / acid B is

more concentrated ora;
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(i) any suitable correct and different method
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(a) sodium;
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(b) green;
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3(b) precipitate;
with excess, green solution / clear / dissolves;
(c)(ii) grey-green;
precipitate;
(c)(iii) white precipitate;

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(a)(ii) C / KCl / potassium chloride;

1(a)(iii) 2/2 This is a concise model answer.

(b)(iii) 7 electrons in the outer shell;

1(b)(ii) 1/1 Correct. The answer obtained by 35 – 17.

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(a)(ii) C / KCl / potassium chloride;

1(a)(iii) 2/2 This is a concise model answer.

(b)(iii) 7 electrons in the outer shell;

1(b)(ii) 1/1 Correct. The answer obtained by 35 – 17.

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1(a)(ii) The ionic

(b)(iii) 7 electrons in the outer shell;

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1(a)(ii) The ionic

(b)(iii) 7 electrons in the outer shell;

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1(a)(ii) The ionic

1(a)(iii) 2/2 Correct definition of an element.

(b)(iii) 7 electrons in the outer shell;

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1(a)(ii) The ionic

1(a)(iii) 2/2 Correct definition of an element.

(b)(iii) 7 electrons in the outer shell;

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(a)(ii) 1.88 (1.60–2.50) (g / cm3);

3(a)(ii) 1/1 Just within the range allowed.

3(d)(i) 1/1 A good answer which mentions the solubility / insolubility of both

3(d)(iii) 1/1 Correct.

3(d)(iv) 1/1 Correct.

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(a)(ii) 1.88 (1.60–2.50) (g / cm3);

3(a)(ii) 1/1 Just within the range allowed.

3(d)(i) 1/1 A good answer which mentions the solubility / insolubility of both

3(d)(iii) 1/1 Correct.

3(d)(iv) 1/1 Correct.

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(a)(ii) 1.88 (1.60–2.50) (g / cm3);

3(a)(ii) 1/1 Just within the range allowed.

3(d)(i) 1/1 A good answer which mentions the solubility / insolubility of both

3(d)(iii) 1/1 Correct.

3(d)(iv) 1/1 Correct.

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3(a)(ii) 1/1 This is within the range allowed.

3(d)(iii) 1/1 Correct.

3(d)(iv) 1/1 Correct.

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3(a)(ii) 1/1 This is within the range allowed.

3(d)(iii) 1/1 Correct.