9701 May June 2011 All Mark Schemes

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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level and GCE Advanced Level
MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2011 question paper

for the guidance of teachers
9701 CHEMISTRY
9701/11
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice), maximum raw mark 40
Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the
examination.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2011 question papers for most IGCSE,
GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level
syllabuses.
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Mark Scheme: Teachers version

GCE AS/A LEVEL May/June 2011
Syllabus
9701
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
B
A
21
22
C
A
3
4
5
C
C
D
23
24
25
B
B
B
6
7
A
B
26
27
D
D
8
9
10
D
C
C
28
29
30
B
B
D
11
12
C
B
31
32
D
B
13
14
15
C
D
B
33
34
35
D
B
A
16
17
D
C
36
37
D
B
18
19
20
C
C
C
38
39
40
C
A
A
University of Cambridge International Examinations 2011
Paper
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9701 CHEMISTRY
9701/12
examination.
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Syllabus
9701
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
B
C
21
22
D
C
3
4
5
B
C
B
23
24
25
B
A
C
6
7
B
C
26
27
D
C
8
9
10
C
A
C
28
29
30
C
D
A
11
12
C
B
31
32
D
D
13
14
15
D
B
A
33
34
35
D
C
A
16
17
B
D
36
37
A
A
18
19
20
B
A
B
38
39
40
D
A
D
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9701 CHEMISTRY
9701/13
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Syllabus
9701
Question
Number
Key
Question
Number
Key
1
2
B
D
21
22
C
C
3
4
5
C
A
B
23
24
25
B
D
B
6
7
A
C
26
27
B
D
8
9
10
C
D
C
28
29
30
D
D
B
11
12
B
C
31
32
B
D
13
14
15
C
D
C
33
34
35
D
B
D
16
17
B
D
36
37
B
C
18
19
20
C
C
A
38
39
40
A
A
A
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9701 CHEMISTRY
9701/21
Paper 2 (AS Structured Questions), maximum raw mark 60
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.
examination.
syllabuses.
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(a) alkanes/paraffins
not hydrocarbon
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(1)
[1]
(1)
[1]
(b) 2 C14H30 + 43 O2 28 CO2 + 30 H2O or

C14H30 + 43/2O2 14 CO2 + 15 H2O
(c) (i) mass of C14H30 burnt
8195 x 10.8 = 88.506 = 88.5 t
1000
(1)
(ii) mass of CO2 produced

Mr of C14H30 = (14 x 12 + 30 x 1) = 198
(1)
2 x 198 t of C14H30 28 x 44 t of CO2

88.5 t of C14H30 28 x 44 x 88.5
2 x 198
(1)
= 275.3 t of CO2
(1)
allow 275.4 t if candidate has used 88.506

allow ecf on wrong value for Mr of C14H30
(d) n = PV = 6 x 105 x 710 x 10 6
RT
8.31 x 293
= 0.175
(e) P = nRT = 0.175 x 8.31 x 278
V
710 x 10 6
= 569410.5634 Pa = 5.7 x 105
allow ecf on (d)
[4]
(1)
(1)
[2]
(1)
(1)
[2]
[Total: 10]
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(a) (i) break large hydrocarbons into smaller hydrocarbons or

break down large hydrocarbons
smaller hydrocarbons are more useful or
smaller hydrocarbons are more in demand
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(1)
(1)
(ii) using high temperatures/thermal cracking or

using catalysts/catalytic cracking
(1)
(iii) C14H30 C7H16 + C7H14 or

C14H30 C7H16 + C2H4 + C5H10 or
C14H30 C7H16 + C3H6 + C4H8 or
C14H30 C7H16 + 2C2H4 + C3H6
(1)
do not allow any equation with H2
[4]
(b) ethanol has hydrogen bonding, ethanethiol does not
(1)
(c) (i) C2H5SH + 9/2 O2 2CO2 + SO2 + 3H2O or

2C2H5SH + 9O2 4CO2 + 2SO2 + 6H2O
correct products
correct equation which is balanced
(1)
(1)
(ii) for CO2

enhanced greenhouse effect
global warming
for SO2
formation of acid rain
damage to stonework of buildings/
dissolving of aluminium ions into rivers/
damage to watercourses or forests/
aquatic life destroyed/
corrosion of metals
[1]
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
[6]
(d) help detect leaks of gas
(1)
[1]
(e) temperature of 450C

pressure of 1 2 atm
V2O5/vanadium(V) oxide/vanadium pentoxide catalyst
(1)
(1)
(1)
[3]
[Total: 15]
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Paper
21
3
dilute HCl
U(aq)
CaCl2
Ca(s)
H2O(l)
Na2CO3(aq)
(a)
U
V
W
X
Y
H2O(l)
X(s)
Ca(OH)2
dilute
H2SO4
Y(s)
CaCO3
roast in air
V (s)
CaO
dilute
HNO3
W(aq)
Ca(NO3)2
reaction 1
Z(s)
CaSO4
CaCl2
CaO
Ca(NO3)2
Ca(OH)2
CaCO3
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
[5]
(b) heat strongly in a test-tube or a boiling tube

do not allow 'heat gently' or 'reflux'
(1)
[1]
(c) (i) Ca to U
Ca + 2HCl CaCl2 + H2
(1)
V to W
CaO + 2HNO3 Ca(NO3)2 + H2O
(1)
U to Y
CaCl2 + Na2CO3 CaCO3 + 2NaCl
(1)
(ii) 2Ca(NO3)2 2CaO + 4NO2 + O2

(d) Na2SO4(aq)/K2SO4(aq) or formula of any soluble sulfate
(1)
[4]
(1)
[1]
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(e) (i) Ca to X
colourless gas formed/fizzing/effervescence/bubbles or
Ca dissolves or
white precipitate/suspension formed
(ii) strongly exothermic/vigorous reaction or
steam formed/steamy fumes or
surface crumbles
do not allow white ppt.
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(1)
(1)
[2]
[Total: 13]
(a) (i) nucleophilic addition

both words are necessary
(1)
(ii) NaCN and H2SO4 or

HCN plus CN
do not allow HCN on its own
(1)
(iii) correct + and -, i.e.
(1)
[3]
(1)
(1)
[2]
(1)
[1]
(b) (i) correct organic product

NO2
(CH3)2C
NH
NO2
C=N bond must be clearly shown

H2O formed/ equation balanced
(ii)
H3C
C
H3C
[Total: 6]
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(a) CaC2 + 2H2O Ca(OH)2 + C2H2
(1)
(b) (i) step 1
electrophilic
addition
elimination or dehydrohalogenation
(1)
(1)
(1)
(ii) reagent
NaOH/KOH/OH
conditions
in alcohol/ethanol
only allow conditions mark if reagent is correct
(1)
(1)
step 2
[5]
(c) (i) Q is CH3CHO ( as minimum)

R is CH3CO2H (as minimum)
(1)
(1)
(ii) step 3 is addition

step 4 is oxidation/redox
(1)
(1)
(d) (i) combustion

C2H2(g) + 5/2O2(g) 2CO2(g) + H2O(l) or
equation must be for the combustion of one mole of C2H2
H2O must be shown as liquid
correct state symbols in this equation
formation
2C(s) + H2(g) C2H2(g)
no mark for state symbols here
[1]
[4]
(1)
(1)
(1)
(ii) let Z be Hof of C2H2

C2H2 +
Hof
Hoc
/2O2 2CO2 + H2O
2(-394) -286
= -1300 = 2(-394) + (-286) Z
(1)
whence Z = 2(-394) + (-286) (-1300)

= +226 kJ mol 1
value
sign
allow ecf on wrong equation
(1)
(1)
[6]
[Total: 16]
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(a) Kc =
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[CH3CH2R][H20]
[CH3CH2H][ROH]
no units
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22
(1)
(1)
(b) (i) n(NaOH) = 22.5 x 2.00 = 0.045

1000
(1)
(ii) n(NaOH) = n(HCl) = 0.005
(1)
(iii) CH3CO2H + NaOH CH3CO2Na + H2O
(1)
(iv) n(NaOH) = 0.045 0.005 = 0.04

allow ecf on (i) and/or (ii)
(1)
(c) (i) n(NaOH) and n(CH3CO2H) = 0.04

n(CH3CO2R) and n(H2O) = 0.06
(1)
(1)
[2]
[4]
(ii) Kc = 0.06 x 0.06 = 2.25

0.04 x 0.04
allow ecf on wrong values in (b)(i)
allow ecf on wrong expression in (a)
(d) Ea for reaction with ester is high or
Ea for reaction with acid is low
or
reaction with ester is slow or
reaction with acid is fast
(e) equilibrium moves to RHS/more ester would be formed
to maintain value of Kc or
to restore system to equilibrium
(1)
[3]
(1)
[1]
(1)
(1)
[2]
[Total: 12]
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(a)
CH2=CH2 + HF
bonds
4 C-H
broken 1 C=C
/kJ mol 1 1 H-F
1640
610
562
2812
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CH3CH2F
bonds
made
/kJ mol 1
5 C-H
2050
1 C-C
350
1 C-F
E
(2400 + E)
breaking reactant bonds requires

4 x 410 + 610 + 562 = 2812 kJ mol 1
(1)
making product bonds gives

5 x 410 + 350 + E = (2400 + E) kJ mol 1
(1)
Horeaction = - (2400 + E) + 2812 = 73 kJ mol 1
(1)
(2400 + E) = 2812 + 73 = 2885 kJ mol
E = 2885 - 2400 = 485 kJ mol 1
(1)
allow ecf on wrong bond energy values and/or incorrect arithmetic

(b) any two from
non-toxic
unreactive
volatile
non-flammable
easily liquefied
[4]
(1 + 1)
(c) in CCl2F2
C-Cl bond energy is 340 kJ mol 1 and is weaker than C-F or C-H bonds
C-Cl bond is broken by uvl or
Cl. free radicals are formed
[2]
(1)
(1)
[2]
(1)
[3]
(1)
[1]
(d) (i) the trapping of reflected heat from the Earth in the lower atmosphere
producing global warming
(ii) CO2/carbon dioxide
(e) octahedral
[Total: 12]
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22
3
Ba(s)
heat gently
R(s)
BaO
in oxygen
H2O(l)
S(aq)
BaCl2
dilute HCl
T(aq)
Ba(OH)2
Na2CO3(aq)
dilute H2SO4
U(s)
BaSO4
dilute HNO3
reaction 1
V(s)
BaCO3
(a) R
S
T
U
V
W
W(aq)
Ba(NO3)2
BaO
BaCl2
Ba(OH)2
BaSO4
BaCO3
Ba(NO3)2
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(b) (i) T to W
Ba(OH)2 + 2HNO3 Ba(NO3)2 + 2H2O
heat on V
BaCO3 BaO + CO2
[6]
(1)
(1)
(ii) T to V
CO2
Ba(OH)2 + CO2 BaCO3 + H2O
(1)
(1)
[4]
(c) Na2SO4(aq)/K2SO4(aq) or any soluble sulfate
(1)
[1]
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(d) (i) Ba:O = 81.1 : 18.9

137
16
(1)
= 0.59 : 1.18
=1:2
gives BaO2
(1)
(ii) BaSO4
(1)
(iii) BaO2 + H2SO4 BaSO4 + H2O2
(1)
[4]
[Total: 15]
4
(a) (i)
Cl2(g)
brine
H2(g)
NaCl(aq)
diaphragm
steel cathode
titanium/graphite
anode
NaOH(aq)
titanium/graphite anode identified correctly

steel cathode identified correctly
diaphragm identified correctly
all three outlets correctly shown
(ii) anode
2Cl (aq) Cl2(g) + 2e
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
[4]
(1)
cathode 2H+(aq) + 2e H2(g)

or
2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH (aq)
(iii) sodium hydroxide
(1)
[2]
(1)
[1]
[Total: 7]
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(a) CH2OCO(CH2)16CH3
CHOCO(CH2)16CH3
CH2OCO(CH2)16CH3
all three alcohol groups must be esterified
(b) dilute HCl or dilute H2SO4 or dilute mineral acid
or NaOH(aq) followed by dilute acid
(c)
[1]
(1)
[1]
(1)
[1]
CH3(CH2)7
C
C
(CH2)7CO2H
(d) (i) fatty acid that contains more than one C=C bond
(ii) hydrogen
nickel/Raney nickel/platinum/palladium
(e) (i) CH3(CH2)7CHO
OHC(CH2)7CX
(f)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
[3]
(1)
(1)
(ii) 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine
yellow/orange/red precipitate
(1)
(1)
(iii) Tollens reagent

silver mirror/
grey precipitate
(1)
or
or
Fehlings/Benedict's solution
brick red ppt.
(1)
(i) two
(1)
(ii) ester
(1)
[6]
[2]
[Total: 14]
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9701 CHEMISTRY
9701/23
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Throughout this question, deduct one mark only for sig. fig. error.
(a) (i) the volume of solution A present in one typical ant is
7.5 x 10 6 x 1000 = 7.5 x 10 3 cm3
(1)
(ii) the volume of pure methanoic acid in one typical ant is

7.5 x 10 3 x 50 = 3.75 x 10 3 gives 3.8 x 10 3 cm3
100
allow ecf on (i)
(1)
(iii) no. of ants = 1000 = 263157.8947 gives 2.6 x 105

3.8 x 10 3
use of 3.75 x 10 3 gives 266666.6667 = 2.7 x 105
(1)
[3]
(b) (i) the volume of solution A, in one ant bite is

80 x 7.5 x 10 3 = 6.0 x 10 3 cm3
100
allow ecf on (a)(i)
(1)
the volume of pure methanoic acid in one bite is

50 x 6.0 x 10 3 = 3.0 x 10 3 cm3
100
allow ecf on first part of (b)(i)
(1)
(ii) the mass of methanoic acid in one bite is

3.0 x 10 3 x 1.2 = 3.6 x 10 3 g
allow ecf on (b)(i)
(c) (i) HCO2H + NaHCO3 HCO2Na + H2O + CO2
(ii) 46 g HCO2H 84 g NaHCO3
5.4 x 10 3 g HCO2H 84 x 5.4 x 10 3 g NaHCO3
46
= 9.860869565 x 10 3
= 9.9 x 10 3 g NaHCO3
(1)
[3]
(1)
(1)
(1)
[3]
[Total: 9]
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(a) there are no inter-molecular forces present between ideal gas molecules
ideal gas molecules have no volume
collisions between ideal gas molecules are perfectly elastic
ideal gas molecules behave as rigid spheres
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(any 2)
[2]
(b) high temperature

low pressure
(1)
(1)
[2]
(c) most ideal ..... neon..... nitrogen..... ammonia..... least ideal

nitrogen has stronger van der Waals forces than argon
ammonia has hydrogen bonding as well as van der Waals forces
(1)
(1)
(1)
[3]
(d) with increasing temperature,

average kinetic energy of molecules increases
intermolecular forces are more easily broken
(1)
(1)
[2]
(e) 18
(1)
[1]
(f)
(i) both have very similar/same van der Waals forces
(1)
(ii) CH3F has permanent dipole
(1)
[2]
[Total: 12]
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atomic
radius of
element
Na
Mg
Al
Si
Cl
general shape of curve

for Na Ar
nuclear charge increases
electrons are added to same shell
(1)
(1)
(1)
[3]
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
[4]
(b)
melting
point of
element
Na
Mg
Al
Si
Cl

Na, Mg and Al have metallic bonding
Si is giant molecular
P, S, and Cl are simple molecular
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(c)
electrical
conductivity
of element
Na
Mg
Al
Si
Cl

Na, Mg and Al have increasing no. of outer shell electrons
Si is a semi-conductor
P, S and Cl are covalent/simple molecular
(d) (i) Na2O
SiO2
P4O6
ionic
covalent
van der Waals forces/induced dipoles
(ii) Al2O3 or SiO2
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
[4]
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
[4]
[Total: 15]
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(a) C9H16O2
(1)
(b) (i) aldehyde not carbonyl

secondary
alcohol
(1)
(1)
(1)
(ii) Br2/bromine
decolourised
allow
KMnO4/H+
decolourised
(c) (i) CH3(CH2)4COCO2H

HO2CCO2H or CO2
(1)
(1)
[1]
[5]
(1)
(1)
(ii) CH3(CH2)4CH(Cl)CH=CHCHO
(1)
(iii) CH3(CH2)4CH(OH)CH=CHCH2OH
(1)
[4]
[Total: 10]
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(a) (i) C7H14O2
(1)
(ii) one
(1)
(b) (i) Cr2O72 /H+

from orange
to green
[2]
(1)
(1)
(1)
(ii) 2-ethyl-3-methylbutanal/(CH3)2CHCH(C2H5)CHO/the corresponding aldehyde

partial oxidation of alcohol will produce aldehyde
(1)
(1)
(iii) reflux because

the alcohol must be fully oxidised
(1)
[6]
(1)
(1)
(1)
[3]
(1)
(1)
(1)
[3]
(c) none
alcohol is tertiary
cannot be oxidised
(d)
C*
H
H
O
C
O
C
H
H
correct structure
fully displayed
CO2C2H5 group (allow ecf on wrong esters)
correct chiral C atom (allow ecf on wrong esters)
[Total: 14]
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9701 CHEMISTRY
9701/31
Paper 31 (Advanced Practical Skills 1),

maximum raw mark 40
examination.
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Paper
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Question
Sections
Indicative material
Mark
PDO Layout
Volume given for rough titre

and
accurate titre details tabulated.
Minimum of 2 2 boxes.
MMO
Collection
II
Initial and final burette readings recorded for

rough titre
and
initial and final burette readings and volume of
FA 2 added recorded for each accurate titre.
Headings should match readings.
Do not award this mark if:
50(.00) is used as an initial burette reading;
more than one final burette reading is 50.(00); any
burette reading is greater than 50.(00)
PDO
Recording
III
All accurate burette readings (initial and final)

recorded to nearest 0.05 (cm3)
Assessed on burette readings only.
IV
Has two uncorrected, accurate titres within 0.1 cm3

Do not award this mark if having performed two
titres within 0.1 cm3 a further titration is performed
which is more than 0.10 cm3 from the closer of the
initial two titres, unless a fourth titration, within
0.1 cm3 of any of the previous titres has also been
carried out.
(a)
Round any burette readings to the nearest 0.05 cm3.

Check and correct subtractions in the titre table.
Examiner then selects the best titre using the hierarchy:
two identical; titres within 0.05 cm3; titres within 0.1 cm3; etc
MMO Quality
V, VI and VII
Award V, VI and VII for a difference from Supervisor
within 0.20 cm3
Award V and VI for a difference of > 0.20 0.40 cm3
Award V for a difference of > 0.40 0.60 cm3
If the best titres are 0.60 cm3 apart cancel one of
the Q marks.
[7]
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ACE
Interpretation
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Calculates the mean, correct to 2 decimal places from

any accurate titres within 0.20 cm3.
The third decimal place may be rounded to the
nearest 0.05 cm3.
A mean of exactly .x25 or .x75 is allowed but the
candidate may round up or down to the nearest
0.05 cm3.
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If ALL burette readings are given to 1 decimal place

then the mean can be given to 1 decimal place if
numerically correct without rounding.
Mean of 24.3 and 24.4 = 24.35 ()
Mean of 24.3 and 24.4 = 24.4 ()
Titres to be used in calculating the mean must be
clearly shown in an expression or ticked in the
titration table.
(c)
ACE
Interpretation
PDO Display
Expression needed in step (i)

(= mean titre x 0.15/1000 mol)
and
step (ii) (= answer to step (i) / 2)
No irrelevant or incorrect working should be
included.
[1]
1
II Correctly evaluates step (iii) (= answer to step (ii)

10)
and
step (iv) (= answer to step (iii) 40)
III Some relevant working shown in a minimum of

three parts in the calculation.
(In (ii) could be 2 or 2, in (iii) could 10
or 10).
IV All answers given are quoted to 3 or 4 sig figs

(must be a minimum of three steps)
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Two pairs of temperature values recorded as

instructed in (a), with units for all readings in (a)
and (b) minimum of 3 readings.
Acceptable units are /C, (C), temperature in
degrees Celsius, temperature in C.
PDO Recording
II
All thermometer readings recorded to 0.0 oC or

0.5 oC.
(check readings in sections 2(a) and 2(b)
minimum of 4 readings).
ACE
Interpretation
III Correct subtractions to give temperature rises

and the correct mean value in 2(a).
Mean value may be rounded to 0.5 oC or to one
d.p or to 0.05 oC and from 0.025 and 0.075 or
these may be rounded up or down to nearest 0.1.
Supervisor script: check subtractions and calculate mean T

Marks are awarded for comparing the true means: check working of candidate and
Supervisor.
Show Supervisors mean (corrected if necessary) on the script in a ring.
MMO Quality
PDO Display
Award IV and V if candidates mean temp rise is

within 2.0 oC of Supervisors (incl)
Award IV if the difference is between 2.0 oC and

3.0 oC.
Heat produced (J) = 25 4.3 temp rise (method

mark).
Unit is needed in the quoted answer (kJ if divided by
1000).
Correctly evaluates enthalpy change =

heat produced
/ 0.016.
Division by 1000 is not required if candidate did this
in the previous step.
Answer must be negative and to 3 sig figs.
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Examiner to calculate 20% and 40% of supervisors T and convert to nearest 0.5oC.
(b)
(c)
ACE
Interpretation
MMO Quality
Both temperature measurements clearly shown.
Award II and III if candidates temp rise is within

20% of Supervisors.
Award II if candidates temp rise is within 40% of

Supervisors.
1
[3]
ACE
Interpretation
IV Calculates 0.032 for moles in (ii) or 0.016 for

moles in (a)(ii).
PDO Display
ACE
Conclusions
VI Correct calculation of enthalpy change

H1 = H2 H3 286
ACE
Improvements
Extra/thicker lagging or use a lid or use a vacuum

flask
Enthalpy change correctly calculated

(= heat change/0.032).
Answer must show negative sign (unless
already penalised) and be given to 3 sig figs.
(unless already penalised).
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FA 7 is Zn(NO3)2(s); FA 8 is CuSO4(s)
3
No change (or no precipitate or no reaction) both

with barium chloride and silver nitrate.
Gentle heat: solid melts or dissolves or gives a

colourless liquid
Brown fumes/gas produced (allow qualified brown

e.g. red/brown, do not allow orange).
(Gas produced) that relights a glowing splint or

yellow solid, goes white on cooling. (Allow
precipitate).
(iii) ACE
Conclusions
FA 7 is a nitrate/nitrite (from some evidence)
(iv) MMO
Decisions
(Heat) FA 7 with Al foil and NaOH/ecf from anion

given.
Gas/vapour/NH3 produced and it turns red litmus to

blue and confirms that FA 7 contains nitrate/nitrite
ions.
Adds ammonia. (This mark is not awarded if a

second test is also used)
Zinc ions are present. (No ecf)

(Deduction must be consistent with observations
recorded white ppt soluble in excess).
(a) (i) MMO

Collection
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(ii)
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(v) MMO
Decisions
ACE
Conclusions
(b) (i)
MMO
Collection
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With KI, goes yellow/orange/brown and gives a blue 1

(blue-black or purple or black) colour with starch.
No reference to the state is required, just the colours.
(ii) ACE
Conclusions
Brown/yellow/white/off- white precipitate forms.
KI is the reducing agent (or it is oxidised) as iodine

is formed
or 2I 2e I2 or 2Cu2+ + 2I I 2 + 2Cu+
Ignore state symbols.

(iii) MMO
Collection
ACE
Conclusions
Blue (do not allow dark blue) precipitate obtained,

which does not dissolve in excess NaOH
Cu2+ + 2OH Cu(OH)2
1
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Mark
PDO Layout
Volume given for Rough titre

and
MMO
Collection
II
Initial and final (burette) (readings) and volume of

FB 2 added/reading at start and finish recorded
for each accurate titre (not difference).
and
mass tube + FB 1, mass tube + residue/empty,
mass FB 1.
Ignore units.
More than one final burette reading is 50(.00);
Any burette reading is greater than 50(.00).
PDO
Recording
III

recorded to nearest 0.05 (cm3).
Assessed on burette readings only (minimum of 2
readings).
MMO
Decisions
IV Has two uncorrected accurate titres within 0.1 cm3. 1

Do not award this mark if, having performed two
titres within 0.1 cm3,a further titration is performed
that is more than 0.10 cm3 from the closer of the
initial two titres, unless a fourth titre, within 0.1 cm3
of any of the previous titres, has also been carried
out.
(a)

Check and correct, if necessary, subtractions in the titre table and in the calculation
of mass.
two identical; titres within 0.05 cm3, titres within 0.1 cm3 etc.
Calculate: candidates titre
Supervisor mass
to 2 decimal places
candidate mass
Calculate difference in Supervisor and candidate scaled values and award quality
marks as below.
MMO Quality
V, VI and VII
Award V, VI and VII if 0.25 cm3
Award V and VI if 0.25 < 0.50 cm3

Award V if 0.50 < 0.80 cm3
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nearest 0.05 cm3.
A mean of exactly .25 or .75 is allowed but the
candidate may round up to .3 or .8 or to the nearest
0.05 cm3.
numerically correct without rounding,
Mean of 24.3 and 24.4 = 24.35 ()
Mean of 24.3 and 24.4 = 24.4 ()
titration table.
Allow ecf from subtraction error for titre.
(c)
ACE
Interpretation
Correctly evaluates step (i)

(= mean titre 0.2 / 1000)
[1]
1
II, III and IV are awarded for the correct expression or

for the correct answer if no working shown.
For all method marks, no additional steps can be
included.
II Step (ii) (answer to (i) / 2)
and
step (iii) (answer to (ii) 10)
III In (iv) relative formula mass

(= mass of washing soda / answer to (iii))
(ignore g)
IV In (v) answer to (iv) 106 / 18

or
106 + 18x = answer to (iv)
(mark method even if Mr is < 106 or very large).
PDO Display
V Some relevant working shown in a minimum of

four parts in the calculation (in (ii) could be 2 or
2, in (iii) could be 10 or 10, in (v) could be
use of 106).
VI In steps (i) to (iv) all answers to 3 or 4 sig figs
(minimum of 3 steps).
(d)
ACE
Interpretation
0.1 100 / titre from (b) (only expression needed).
1
[6]
1
[1]
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Two balance readings, one mass, two

thermometer readings and one change in
temperature shown in suitable layout.
PDO Recording
II
Masses and temperatures recorded with correct

headings and units for all data shown.
Acceptable units for temperature are / oC, (oC),
temperature in degrees Celsius, temperature in
o
C., units for mass are /g, (g), mass in grams.
III All thermometer readings recorded to 0.0 oC or

0.5 oC and all balance readings recorded to
same degree of accuracy.
Round all thermometer readings to nearest 0.5 oC.Check and correct, if necessary,
subtractions in the temperature change and the mass used.
Supervisor mass
Calculate to 1 decimal place: candidate temperature change
candidate mass used
Calculate difference in candidate and Supervisor scaled values and award quality
marks as below.
MMO Quality
IV and V
PDO Recording
(b) (i) ACE

Interpretation
Award IV and V for changes within 0.8 oC of

Supervisor
Award V for changes > 0.8 but within 1.6 oC of
Supervisor
I
Expression for heat change in (i)
= 25 4.3 temperature change from (a)
(answer given must correspond to units quoted).
2
[5]
1
II
(ii)
(iii)
ACE
Conclusions
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Improvements
Expression for moles of washing soda from mass 1

used and Mr from (a) or Mr = 259 or Mr = 286 in
(ii)
1
III Correctly evaluates enthalpy change = heat
change / (1000 moles of washing soda) in (iii)
(if 1000 not used, must say J).
1
IV Enthalpy change shown as positive and to 3 sig
figs. (Answer need not be arithmetically correct).
Ignore sig figs (except if approximated to 1 sig fig
in rest of question.)
Use a more precise thermometer/a thermometer with 1
more accurate calibrations/a thermometer that reads
to 0.1 oC or 0.2 oC (a more accurate thermometer/a
digital thermometer/thermocouple is insufficient)
or
use a more precise method to measure the volume
of acid
or
use a deeper plastic cup
or
scaling up apparatus and quantities of chemicals used
(Do not accept add a lid)
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FB 5 is MgSO4(aq); FB 6 is Pb(NO3)2(aq) FB 7 is Al2(SO4)3(aq); FB 8 is (NH4)2FeSO4(aq)

3
(a) (i) MMO

Decisions
Reagents chosen KI(aq) or HCl(aq) or K2CrO4 or

K2Cr2O7 or H2SO4 and NaOH (aq) (penalise
additional reagents)
MMO
Collection
II
NaOH white precipitates for all
III Excess NaOH no effect FB 5, precipitate

dissolves FB 6 and FB 7
IV KI / HCl / K2CrO4 / K2Cr2O7 / H2SO4 nothing/no

visible reaction for (FB 5 and FB 7), yellow
precipitate/white precipitate for FB 6.
Ignore observations for additional reagents.

(ii) ACE
Conclusions
[4]
FB 5 contains Mg2+, FB 6 contains Pb2+ and

FB 7 contains Al3+ (no ecf and must follow
observations in (i))
II
FB 5 (white) precipitate with NaOH, insoluble in

excess
III FB 6 (yellow) precipitate with KI / (yellow)

precipitate with K2CrO4 or K2Cr2O7 / (white)
precipitate with HCl or H2SO4.
FB 7 No precipitate with KI / HCl / H2SO4 and

(white) precipitate with NaOH, soluble in excess.
(Both observations needed unless FB 6 already
identified as Pb2+).
Allow ecf, based on candidates observations, for II,

III and IV.
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Effervescence/bubbles/hydrogen produced (ignore

any test for ammonia but tests for other gases
negate). (Do not accept gas produced)
or
Black/grey solid/coating on magnesium
(ii)
Ammonia/gas turns litmus paper blue
(iii)
Green precipitate (any qualified green including

grey/green but do not allow green/brown.)
Turns brown (any qualified brown) on addition of

hydrogen peroxide. Allow rusty or orange/brown
precipitate but not orange alone. Ignore
effervescence.
Fe2+ / iron (II).
(+)2 to 0 (ecf on chromium (+)3 to 0) or (+)3 to (+)2).
(+)2 to (+)3.
ACE
Conclusions
Conclusions are free standing but must be Fe2+.
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Mark
PDO Layout
Volume given for rough titre

and
PDO
Recording
II
Appropriate headings and units for data given in

weighing and accurate titration tables.
Acceptable headings:
mass of tube + FA1;
mass of tube + residue/mass of empty tube
(mass of FA1 used);
initial/final or 1st/2nd (burette) (reading)/(reading at)
start/finish;
volume added/used/ titre; or wtte [not
difference]
Acceptable units are solidus: /cm3; brackets:
(cm3); in words: volume in cubic centimeters,
volume in cm3. Similarly for mass in g, etc
If units are not included in the heading every entry
in the table must have the correct unit.
PDO
Recording
III
All accurate burette readings are given to the

nearest 0.05 cm3.
more than one final burette reading is 50.(00);
any burette reading is greater than 50.(00)
MMO Decision
IV
Two uncorrected titres within 0.10 cm3

Do not allow the Rough even if ticked.
which is more than 0.10 cm3 from the closer of the
initial two titres, unless a fourth titration, within 0.1
cm3 of any other has also been carried out.
(a)
Examiner rounds any burette readings to the nearest 0.05 cm3, checks subtractions
and then selects the best titre using the hierarchy:
to calculate mean (ignore any labelled rough).
Examiner compares [corrected mean titre/corrected mass of FA 1] with Supervisor
result. Calculate the ratios to 2 dp.
MMO Quality
Award V, VI and VII if 0.05 (cm3g 1)

Award V and VI if 0.05 < 0.10
Award V only if 0.10 < 0.20
the Q marks.
1
1
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MMO Decision
Selects correctly subtracted accurate titre values

within 0.20 cm3. Must use more than one value. If no
calculation shown then titres must be indicated (e.g.
with a tick) in the table
PDO Display
Correct mean from any values selected (may include

rough) by candidate given to same decimal places as
most precise burette reading recorded in the table.

nearest 0.05 cm3.
0.05 cm3.
then the mean may be given to 1 decimal place if
Mean of 24.3 and 24.4 = 24.35 ()
Mean of 24.3 and 24.4 = 24.4 ()
If no working shown allow mean if value identical to
that used by Examiner.
(c)
ACE
Interpretation
PDO Display
(d)
ACE
Interpretation
[2]
In part (i) {titre from (b)/1000} 0.01(0)

If no working shown then answer must be
correct.
II
ans to (i) 5
and
ans to (ii) 10
with no additional steps
III
ans to (iii) 55.8

If (iii) incorrect allow correct (ii) 10 55.8
IV
correct (ans to (iii) 55.8/mass of FA 1) 100

to sf shown (ecf allowed from (iii))
(sf shown may come from (i) with no previous
rounding)
If (iii) incorrect allow correct (ii) 10 55.8
100/mass FA 1
(If choice of answer take the one in the answer
space.)
3 or 4 significant figures in final answers to all

parts attempted (minimum three parts)
Uncertainty either 1 or .5 in final place.

If balance displays to 1 decimal place:
error in balance reading is 0.05 g or 0.1(0) g
If balance displays to 2 decimal places:
error in balance reading is 0.005 g or 0.01 g
If balance displays to 3 decimal places:
error in balance reading is 0.0005 g or 0.001g
(i)
(ii) {2 (i)/mass used} 100

answer to 2, 3 or 4 sf
[5]
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PDO Display
Tabulates mass of (empty) crucible,

mass of crucible + FA 4,
mass of crucible + residue/FA 4 after heating,
mass of FA 4/hydrated magnesium sulfate,
mass of water lost.
Do not award if mass of FA 4 or mass of water
incorrect
PDO Recording
II
Records all weighings consistently to at least 1

decimal place [minimum three weighings].
MMO Decision
III Final weighings after reheating are within 0.05 g

or identical if masses recorded to 1 dp
Examiner to calculate [lowest mass of residue/mass of FA 4] of Supervisor and

candidate to 2 dp.
If two experiments carried out then use sum of masses of residues and sum of
masses of FA 4 to calculate the ratio.
If the Supervisors value is doubtful (higher than the majority of candidates) then
check whether candidates are close to the expected value of 0.55 or use candidate
average if majority in close agreement. (Contact team leader)
MMO Quality
(b)
(c)
ACE
Interpretation
ACE
Improvements
Award IV and V if 0.05

Award IV only if 0.05 < 0.10
1
1
Part (i) [mass of water lost/(7 18)] or

[mass of water lost 246.4/18]
(allow m(H2O) 246.4/7)
Mr H2O must be 18
Allow ecf for mass of water lost
If two experiments carried out then mass of water
may be taken from either or the mean.
Allow mark if answer calculated correctly but working
not shown.
Part (i) [mass of water lost 246.4/7 18] correctly

evaluated to 3 sf [= mass of water lost 1.956]
(Ignore part (ii))
There are other chemically correct methods mark
accordingly.
Use a lid (for the early gentle heating) or

larger mass (for smaller percentage error) or
use (cool in) desiccator
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FA 5 is NaHCO3(s); FA 6 is NH4Br(s); FA 7 is H2SO4(aq)

3
(a)
(b)
MMO
Collection
On heating, steam or condensation or water vapour,

misty vapour is noted or
solid becomes powdery
MMO
Decisions
Tests for gas using limewater or in 3(d)
PDO Layout
Presents results of tests in an unambiguous way

Minimum 4 2 boxes
MMO
Collection
(No reaction with cold NaOH and)

gas/ammonia/fumes produced (on heating) that
turn(s) red litmus blue
Do not award if ppt reported with NaOH (CON)
No reaction with ammonia and

no reaction with barium chloride/nitrate
Cream ppt with silver nitrate that partially dissolves/is

insoluble in aqueous ammonia
FA 6 cation: ammonium/NH4+
from some evidence and no CON obs
FA 6 anion: bromide/Br
No ecf but can award Br from any mention of cream
but ppt must be present or off-white ppt insoluble or
partially soluble in NH3.
Ignore any observations after water added.

Steamy/misty white/orange/red/red-brown (not
brown) gas/vapour/ fumes/smoke produced or
gas/vapour/fumes/smoke bleaches litmus (paper) or
gas/vapour/fumes/smoke turns (potassium)
dichromate (solution) from orange to green
(White) solid turns red/orange (not yellow, not brown,

not solution, not ppt) Ignore hot
FA 6 is oxidised/redox reaction/oxidation because

Br becomes Br2/Br2 is produced or
redox/reduction because H2SO4 forms/becomes SO2
(with positive dichromate observation) or
exothermic because tube becomes hot/heat given
out.
Fizzing/effervescence/bubbling (occurs)
(not gas is produced)
If limewater test used here give second mark in (a).
White ppt with lead nitrate and

no reaction with silver nitrate
ACE
Conclusion
(c)
MMO
Collection
ACE
Conclusion
(d)
MMO
Collection
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MMO Decision
barium chloride/nitrate followed by hydrochloric/nitric

acid
(not Ba2+(aq), BaNO3, )
(If H+ already identified then followed by
hydrochloric/nitric acid is not essential.)
ACE
Conclusion
FA 7 cation: protons/H+ if there is a positive

observation with blue litmus
paper/K2CrO4/Mg/Na2CO3
FA 7 anion: sulfate/SO42
Allow from minimum evidence of white ppt with
Ba2+(aq)
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Mark
PDO Layout
Volume given for Rough titre

and
Minimum of 22 boxes.
MMO Collection
II
Follows instructions dilutes 45.5046.50 cm3

FB 1
and
initial and final burette readings and
volume of FB 2 added recorded for each
accurate titre (on page 3)
Headings should match readings. Ignore units.
Acceptable headings:
initial/final or 1st/2nd (burette) (reading)/(reading
at) start/finish;
volume added/used/ titre; or wtte [not
difference]
PDO Recording
III

recorded to nearest 0.05 cm3
(Accurate titration & dilution tables)
Assess this mark on burette readings only, ignore
volumes of FB 1 and FB 2 added
MMO Decisions
IV Has two uncorrected, accurate titres within

0.1 cm3
Do not consider the Rough even if ticked.
which is more than 0.10 cm3 from the closer of
the initial two titres, unless a fourth titration,
within 0.1 cm3 of the third titration (or first two)
has also been carried out.

Check and correct, if necessary, subtractions in the titre table.
candidate volume added
Calculate candidate titre
Supervisor volume added
Calculate difference in Supervisor and candidate scaled values and award quality marks as below.
[If candidate has not recorded a volume diluted, use 46.00 cm3]
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ACE
Interpretation
ACE
Interpretation
0.60 cm3
[7]
1
correctly evaluates 1.25 10 4

II, III, IV are awarded for the correct expression
but with no extra steps or for the correct answer if
no working shown.
answer to (i) 2.5 (3.125 or 3.13 10 4) and
answer to (ii) 2 (6.25 10 4)
Answer to (iii) 250/mean titre in (b)
Answer to (iv) 1000/volume diluted
Working shown in a minimum of 4 steps
working must be in the right direction:
0.005 25
indicate use of mole ratio ( 5/2 or 2/5)
(If iodide used then 5 or /5)
use of 2 or 1/2
(If iodide used then 2/2 not 1)
answer to (iii) 250 or (iii)/mean titre
answer to (iv) and volume diluted used in
denominator
All final answers to steps to 3 or 4 sf (minimum of
3 steps)
III
IV
V
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
ACE
Interpretation
1
1
1
Calculates the mean, correct to 2 decimal places

(third decimal place may be rounded up to the nearest
0.05 cm3) from any accurate titres within 0.20 cm3.
candidate may round up to .x3 or .x8 or to the nearest
0.05 cm3.
Mean of 24.3 and 24.4 = 24.35 ()
Mean of 24.3 and 24.4 = 24.4 ()
titration table.
Allow ecf from subtraction error for titre
(i)
(ii)
(d)
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Mark
V, VI and VII
Award V, VI and VII for a difference from Supervisor
within 0.20 cm3
Award V and VI only for 0.20 < 0.40 cm3
Award V only for 0.4 < 0.6 cm3
II
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Apply spread penalty as follows:

If titres selected (by Examiner) differ
cancel one of the Q marks
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(0.10/titre in (b)) 100
(only expressions needed)
[1]
1
1
1
1
1
[6]
1
[1]
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Records volume of FB 6, t and 1/t unambiguously

for the four experiments
Do not award if t is not to the nearest second
Correct headings and units: volume (cm3) or /cm3
or volume in cubic centimetres/cm3; time (s) or /s
or time in seconds/s; 1/time (s 1) or /s 1 or 1/time
or rate in per second
Selects two volumes of FB 6 one between
2530 cm3 and one between 3540 cm3 and
sufficient water to make the solutions up to
45 cm3 before adding acid
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1
1
or
between 3035 and 1015 with corresponding
volumes of water.
Examiner corrects any fractional times to the nearest second for 45 cm3 and 20 cm3 of
FB 6 and calculates t20/t45 to 2 dp
MMO Quality
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
ACE Conclusions
ACE Conclusions
ACE Interpretation
ACE Improvements
Award IV only if 1.90 t20/t45 2.60

Award IV and V if 2.10 t20/t45 2.40
1
1
Volume of FB 6 is directly proportional to its

concentration (if total volume is constant)
or
to keep the concentration of FB 5 constant
or
to keep the depth constant
Rate of reaction is proportional to concentration of

FB 6 (allow directly proportional)
or
increase in concentration increases rate or 1/t
Either shortest time as greatest percentage/

fractional error
or
longest time as greatest uncertainty in judging when
printing is obscured
Keep volume of thio/FB 6 constant, change volume of

acid/FB 5 and (add water to) make total volume
constant
or
use different concentrations of acid/FB 5 and keep
the volume of it and the thio/FB 6 constant
[5]
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[1]
[1]
[1]
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Mark
FB 7 is Al2(SO4)3, FB 8 is Zn(NO3)2, FB 9 is Pb(NO3)2, FB 10 is anhydrous NaHCO3

3
(a)
PDO Layout
MMO Decisions
MMO Collection
(b)
ACE Conclusions
Do not allow a dash for no reaction except for FB 8

with 2nd reagent provided NH3 obs correct.
I
Unambiguous layout of all (six minimum unless
as above) observations with the two reagents
independent of reagents chosen
II Chooses NH3 and KI/K2CrO4/H2SO4/HCl (allow
sodium/potassium dichromate)
III three white ppts with NH3
IV Three correct obs
FB 7: ppt insol in excess NH3,
FB 8: ppt soluble in excess NH3,
FB 9: ppt insol in excess NH3
V three correct obs for a suitable reagent
Expected obs:
FB 7 and FB 8 no reaction, no change, no ppt, and
FB 9 white or yellow ppt depending on reagent
Allow obs mark if BaCl2 used as 2nd reagent: white
ppt with FB 7, no ppt with FB 8 and white ppt or no
ppt with FB 9.
(If three reagents used mark obs for the two specified
on reagent line.)
If any solutions appear to have been transposed,
mark strictly as mark scheme.
FB 7 contains Al3+/aluminium (ions) as (white) ppt
insoluble in excess NH3 and no reaction with 2nd
reagent
FB 8 contains Zn2+/zinc (ions) as (white) ppt soluble in
excess NH3
FB 9 contains Pb2+/lead (ions) as ppt with 2nd reagent
Only penalise missing charge once.
If NaOH used as 2nd reagent allow 1st mark if both
Al3+ & Pb2+ specified for FB 7 and FB 9, (FB 8 mark
is still available)
The evidence for FB 7 and FB 9 may come from a
third reagent (if used)
For transposed solutions, if conclusions are valid for
the obs given, a maximum of 2 marks may be
awarded.
If BaCl2 used and only white ppt with FB 7 then allow
FB 7 as Pb2+. If two (white) ppts both unknowns
should be Pb2+ or Al3+/Pb2+.
1
1
1
1
[5]
1
1
1
[3]
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ACE Conclusions
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Indicative material
Mark
(i) Steam/water vapour/misty vapour/condensation/

droplets of liquid/water
or lime water turns milky/cloudy white
(ii) (pale) blue/green ppt/solid (ignore effervescence)
(iii) effervescence/fizzing/bubbling (ignore any
reference to ppt)
(iv) white ppt
and
either effervescence (with acid)
or (colourless) solution/ppt or solid dissolves
(v) solid/ppt turns black/dark green/ darkens in 2nd
box
Allow is formed/changes to
(i) CO32 from limewater turning milky in any part of

(c)
or fizzing/effervescence with acid
Allow SO32 from correct obs in (c)(iv)
(ii) thermal decomposition or loss of water of
crystallisation/dehydration (if CO2 not tested for)
(iii) effervescence suggests Al3+(aq)/Al2(SO4)3 is
acidic
or FB 10 contains Ba2+ or Pb2+ (both needed) if
white ppt recorded
or CO2 (produced) as limewater turns
milky/cloudy white/forms white ppt
or endothermic if cooling noted in (c)(iii)
1
1
1
1
[5]
1
1
[3]
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Mark
PDO layout
Volume given for rough titre and

accurate titre details tabulated
Minimum of 22 boxes
MMO collection
II
Follows instructions dilutes 44.5045.50 cm3

FA 2
and records unambiguous initial and final
burette readings and volume of FA 2 diluted and
volume of FA 3 added for each titration.
MMO decisions
III

recorded to nearest 0.05 cm3 including dilution
table
Assess this mark on burette readings only,
ignore volume of FA 3 added.
PDO recording
IV has two titres within 0.10 cm3

titres within 0.1 cm3 a further titration is
performed which is more than 0.10 cm3 from the
closer of the initial two titres, unless a fourth
titration, within 0.1 cm3 of any other has also
been carried out.
Examiner to check and correct (if necessary) subtractions in the titre table.
two identical; titres within 0.05 cm3, titres within 0.10 cm3, etc., (ignore rough titre)
For candidates and Supervisor scale titre for 45.00 cm3 FA 2 diluted.
Calculate titre 45.00/volume of FA 2 diluted to 2 dp
Calculate difference in Supervisor and candidate scaled values and award quality
marks as below.
MMO quality
Award V, VI and VII for a difference from Supervisor,

0.30 cm3
Award V and VI for 0.30 <
0.60 cm3
Award V only for 0.60 < 1.00 cm3

If best titres are 0.60 cm3 apart cancel one of
the Q marks
1
1
1
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Calculates the mean, correct to 2 decimal places

from any accurate titres within 0.20 cm3.
nearest 0.05 cm3.
0.05 cm3.
Mean of 24.3 and 24.4 = 24.35 ()
Mean of 24.3 and 24.4 = 24.4 ()
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1

titration table.
(c)
ACE interpretation
Expression correct in step (i)

volume diluted
/250 1.00
II
Correctly uses
titre from (b)
/1000 ans to (i) in (ii)
and ans to (ii) in (iii)
III
ans to (iii) 1000/25 201.2 in (iv)
IV Uses (38.10
PDO display
(d)
ACE interpretation
[1]
ans to (iv))
/38.10 100 in (v)
Working shown in all steps attempted and a

minimum of 3 steps. (use of 2 in (iii), missing
40 or Mr in (iv) gains the mark)
(Working should be a step in the right direction)
1
1
VI 3 to 4 significant figures shown in final answer to

all steps attempted minimum of 3 steps
Correctly evaluates:
/25 100 or 0.24 %
and
0.10
/titre in (b) 100
Answers must be given to at least 2 significant
figures and correctly rounded for the significant
figures shown.
0.06
[6]
[1]
[Total: 15]
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All data presented clearly in all three sections.

(6,6,7)
PDO recording
II
Has correct headings and units on page 7.
III
All thermometer readings recorded to nearest

0.5 C in each of the experiments
IV Each pair of balance readings consistent and to

at least 1 decimal place
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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[4]
Examiner to calculate (corrected) T1/m1 and T2/m2 for Supervisor and candidate.
Compare candidate value with the same value from the Supervisor report.
Award Q marks on the closer value.
1
MMO
Award I and II for
quality
Award I only for 0.10 <
MMO collection
Follows instructions weighs between 8.5 and

9.5 g of FA 6 (mass bottle with FA 6 mass
bottle)
PDO layout
II
Check m and T are correct in (c)
ACE interpretation
Examiner to check there is no obvious error in the

evaluation of the expression, then
award one mark for a mass of sodium carbonate
between 2.5 and 3.5 g.
Give one mark for:

suggesting weighing, heating and weighing again,
or
weighing, heating and measuring gas volume
or
giving an outline for a titration method using
2 indicators.
ACE
improvements
0.10 Cg
0.30 Cg
1
1
[2]
[2]
[1]
[1]
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FA 8 is NaCl(aq); FA 9 is NaNO2(aq); FA 10 is NaBr(aq); FA 11 is CuSO4(aq); FA 12 is MgSO4(aq)

3
(a)
(b)
(c)
MMO decisions
Selects any named acid
MMO collection
Records brown gas with FA 9 and no reaction with

FA 8 and FA 10
MMO decisions
Selects: (correct full name or formula)

silver nitrate as first reagent, aqueous ammonia
as second reagent, aqueous ammonia added to
tube with Ag+, 1st box ticked (do not allow if Pb2+
used as 2nd reagent)
or
lead nitrate as first reagent, silver nitrate as
second reagent, Ag+(aq) added to fresh sample,
2nd box ticked
MMO collection
II
If Ag+ used as 1st reagent

Give one mark for white ppt with FA 8 and
cream ppt with FA 10
If Pb2+ used as 1st reagent
Give one mark for white ppt with FA 8 and
FA 10
If FA 9 not previously identified then
no change/no reaction/no ppt
(ignore any yellow colouration of solution with
Pb2+)
III
If Ag+ used as 1st reagent (with NH3 as 2nd)

Give one mark if white ppt with FA 8 is soluble in
aqueous ammonia and cream ppt with FA 10 is
insoluble or partially soluble in aqueous
ammonia
If Ag+ used as 1st reagent (with Pb2+ as 2nd)
Allow observations marks
If Pb2+ used as 1st reagent (with Ag+ as 2nd)
Give one mark for white ppt with FA 8 and Ag+
and cream ppt with FA 10 and Ag+.
Ignore observations for FA 9.
ACE conclusion
Mark consequentially on observations;

Give one mark for appropriate anions identified for
FA 8, FA 9 and FA 10.
(Allow from off-white or cream ppt for Br + Ag+)
[2]
[3]
1
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PDO recording
Observations in a single table.

All additions of NaOH(aq) and NH3(aq) shown to
excess where there is an initial ppt
MMO collection
II
All observations correct for FA 11

(Blue ppt in each, blue ppt insoluble in excess
NaOH, soluble in excess NH3 or forming/turning
to a deep/dark blue solution)
III
All observations correct for FA 12

(White ppt insoluble in each)
Mark consequentially to observations.

Expected conclusion is Cu2+ in FA 11 and Mg2+
in FA 12
Allow Ca2+ from white ppt insoluble in excess
NaOH and no ppt with NH3.
II
Gives appropriate evidence for each ion in the

conclusion. Minimum evidence required for the
expected ions:
Cu2+ Records a blue ppt with either of the
reagents or deep blue solution with excess NH3.
Mg2+ White ppt insoluble in excess NH3 (or in
each of the reagents)
Blue, black, purple colour observed on adding

starch in (ii)
II
The brown (solution) or (brown) solution formed

in (i) is decolourised/colour fades/paler
or
brown (solution) in (i)
and
white, off-white or light brown ppt recorded.
ACE conclusion
MMO collection
ACE conclusion
[3]
[2]
Award III and IV for two correct pairs
Award III only for one correct pair

Expected results
(i) I is oxidised, Cu2+ is reduced
(ii) S2O32 is oxidised, I2 is reduced
Mark horizontally or vertically.
[4]
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(a) NN triple bond is (very) strong

or the N2 molecule has no polarity
(b) 3Mg(s) 3Mg2+(g)
N2(g) 2N3 (g)
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[1]
H1 = 3 148 + 3 2186 = 7002

H2 = 994 + 2 2148 = 5290
LE = H1 H2 461 = 12,753 (kJ mol 1)

(c) (i) Li3N + 3H2O NH3 + 3LiOH (balanced equation)
([1] for each error) [3]
[1]
(ii) advantage:
no high pressure/temperature/catalyst needed/standard conditions used

[1]
disadvantage: Li is expensive
or Li would need to be recycled/removed
or LiOH by-product is corrosive/strongly basic
or this would be a batch, rather than continuous process
[1]
(d) (i) Li3N: 100 14/35 = 40% N

urea: 100 28/60 = 47% N
[1]
[1]
(ii) amide
[1]
(iii) NH2CONH2 + H2O 2NH3 + CO2

or NH2CO2H + NH3
or NH2CONH2 + 2H2O 2NH3 + H2CO3
[1]
(iv) The LiOH would be strongly alkaline

or would increase the pH of the soil
or would burn the crops/reduce plant growth/stunt plants
or would contaminate the environment
[1]
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(a) (i) One that can go in either direction.
[1]
(ii) both forward & reverse reactions are going on at the same time, but the concentrations
of all species do not change (owtte)
or rate of forward = rate of backward reaction
[1]
(b) (i) Kc = [H+][OH ]/[H2O]
[1]
(ii) Kw = [H+][OH ]
rearrangement of equation in (i) gives Kc[H2O] = [H+][OH ] & Kw = Kc[H2O] (owtte)
or the [H2O] is contained within Kw
[1]
(iii) Kw will be higher in hot water because reaction is endothermic
[1]
(c) (i) [OH ] = 5 10 2; [H+] = (1 10

pH = log10[H+] = 12.7
14
)/ 5 10
= 2 1013
[1]
(correct ans = [2]) ecf [1]
(ii) [NH4+] = [OH ] (= x)

x2 = 1.8 10 5 0.05 x (= [OH ]) = 9.49 104 (mol dm 3)
(iii) [H+] = Kw/[OH ] = (1 10
14
)/ 9.49 10
[1]
[1]
(correct ans = [2]) [1]
= 1.05 1011(mol dm 3)
(iv) pH = 11.0
ecf [1]
ecf [1]
[Total: 12 max 11]
(a) (+)1; (+)2; (+)3; (+)4

O.N. corresponds to the no. of electrons in outer/valence shell/lost
[1]
[1]
(b) PCl5 fizzes or white/misty fumes or heat evolved

PCl5 + 4H2O H3PO4 + 5HCl or PCl5 + 3H2O HPO3 + 5HCl
(allow partial hydrolysis: PCl5 + H2O POCl3 + 2HCl)
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) P = 30.4/31 = 0.98 Cl = 69.6/35.5 = 1.96

Thus E.F = PCl2
Mr(PCl2) = 102, so 2 PCl2 = 204 200, so M.F. = P2Cl4
[1]
[1]
[1]
(ii)
Cl
Cl
P
Cl
[1]
(ignore lone pairs on Cl)
P
Cl
(iii) O.N. = (+)2

(iv) (HO)2P-P(OH)2 or H(HO)P(=O)-P(=O)(OH)H
Allow HO-P-OH or HO-P=O
[1]
ecf from structure in (ii) [1]
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(a) N2 + 2O2 2NO2 (or via NO) or 2NO + O2 2NO2
[1]
(b) (i) catalytic converter and passing the exhaust gases over a catalyst/Pt/Rh
[1]
(ii) NO2 + 2CO N2 + 2CO2 or similar

Allow 2NO2 + CH4 CO2 + N2 + 2H2O
[1]
(c) No, it wouldnt be reduced. Because the reaction in (a) does not presuppose a particular fuel
(owtte)
[1]
Allow formed from N2 and O2 in air during combustion
(d) (i) SO3 produces acid rain
[1]
(ii) NO + O2 NO2
[1]
(iii) Kp = ( pNO .pSO3 )/( pNO 2 .pSO2 )
[1]
units: dimensionless/none (dont accept just a blank!)
[1]
(iv) Kp = 99.82/0.22 = 2.5 105
[1]
(v) It will shift to the right (owtte)

because the reaction is exothermic. NOT just Le Chatelier argument
[1]
[1]
[Total: 11]
(a)
transformation
reagent + conditions
C2H4 C2H5Cl
HCl, no light or catalyst
C2H5OH C2H5Cl
conc HCl + ZnCl2 or SOCl2 or PCl5 or PCl3 and heat
C2H6 C2H5Cl
Cl2 + light
C2H4 C2H4Cl2
Cl2, no light or catalyst
CH3CO2H CH3COCl
SOCl2 or PCl5 or PCl3 and heat
H 3C
H 3C
CH3
Cl
CH2Cl
Cl2 + AlCl3
Cl2 + light or heat
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(b) (i) production of NO2+: 2H2SO4 + HNO3 2HSO4 + H3O+ + NO2+

(accept H2SO4 + HNO3 HSO4 + H2O + NO2+)
H
NO2
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NO2
curly arrow from ring to NO2+ and from C-H bond to ring
correct intermediate, including charge in the right place
Note charge area must be more than half ring
[1]
[1]
(ii) C is C6H5CO2H
[1]
(iii) step 1: reagent is hot acidified or alkaline KMnO4

step 2: reagent is Br2 + FeBr3/AlCl3 etc. (H2O or light negates)
[1]
[1]
(If C is given as 3-bromotoluene, then allow the last [2] marks if steps 1 and 2 are
reversed.)
[Total: 12]
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(a) (i) aqueous alkaline iodine or I2 + OH (aq) allow NaClO + KI
[1]
(ii) CH3CO- or CH3CH(OH)-
[1]
(iii) Pale yellow ppt. or antiseptic smell
[1]
(iv)
compound
result
CH3OH
CH3CH2OH
CH3CHO
CH3CO2H
CHO
COCH3

[3]
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(b) (allow displayed, skeletal or structural formulae)

O
CHO
CO2H
O
CO2H )
(no mark for
for D allow
CHO
(D + E + F): 3 [1]
(c) (allow displayed, skeletal and structural formulae)
Must be consistent with F
OH
G
allow for G
CO2H
CO2H
CO2H
CO2H
H
(only allow mark for H
if G is the 3-OH acid)
CO2H
OH
(N.B. letters H, J, K can be swapped around)

geometrical or cis-trans isomerism
(G + H + J + K): 4 [1]
[1]
[Total: 14]
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(a) The tertiary/3-dimensional structure/shape is held together by hydrogen/ionic/van der Waals

bonds
[1]
These break (relatively) easily/are weak/break at/above 45 C
[1]
(b) (or similar diagrams)
Enzyme + substrate
Enzyme-substrate complex
Enzyme + products
3 [1]
(c) a competitive inhibitor combines with the enzymes active site (so preventing the substrate
from binding)
[1]
non-competitive inhibitor bonds with the enzyme away from the active site/at an allosteric site
[1]
this changes the shape of the active site
[1]
Also allow competitive inhibition can be overcome by increasing [substrate] or

non-competitive inhibition cannot be removed by increasing [substrate] for the 3rd mark
(d) (i)
Line must be of similar shape to original but level out below original line
[1]
(ii) Inhibitor reduces the number of enzymes with working active sites (owtte)
[1]
[Total: 10]
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(a) partition separation due to the different solubilities of compounds in two solvents/phases
[1]
adsorption separation due to the different attractions between the compounds and the
stationary phase, relative to their solubility in the solvent
[1]
Note, if candidates do not refer to different solubilities and different attractions
max 1
(b)
X - sample
Ring:
A + B:
[1]
[1]
(c) (i) X is bromine M and (M+2) peaks almost same height

(ii)
M
100 9
M + 1 1.1 n
Hence n
100
0.3
100 0.3
1.1 9
[1]
1.1 n
3.03
p = 3
(answer + working) [1]
(If the mass peak is at 122 and the compound contains Br and 3 C atoms then
Q = (122 79 36)) thus Q = 7
ecf from (ii) [1]
(The compound is C3H7Br)
(iii) (R is at m/e 43), hence C3H7+
(d) Any two from H2, H2O, CO, C2H4, C2H2, CH4
[1]
2 [1]
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(a) (i) One
[1]
(ii) Any alkene (or allow a cyclic amide, as in caprolactam)

(b) Any TWO from:
[1]
addition needs unsaturated/double bonds/alkene

condensation eliminates a small molecule
condensation needs a molecule other than a hydrocarbon
empirical formula of addition polymer is the same as that of its monomer
condensation needs two different functional groups
(NOT condensation needs two different monomers)
2 [1]
(c) (i) Water
[1]
(ii)
O
O
CH2
CH2 O
Correct ester bond

sticks to rest of molecule
Note : candidates need only show brackets if more than one repeat unit shown
(iii) Polyesters
[1]
[1]
[1]
(d) Monomers in Terylene have to alternate in order to condense out water (owtte)
[1]
Alkenes can link in any order (and still form a polyalkene) (or diagram showing this)
[1]
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(a) [H+] = (0.05 5.6 10 4) = 5.29 10 3 mol dm

pH = log10(5.29 10 3) = 2.3
(b) (i) (Brnsted-Lowry)

equilibrium
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[1]
[1]
[2]
acid-base/proton transfer/neutralisation/exothermic/reversible/
[1]
(ii)
H
H
[1]
[1]
[1]
3 x [1]
(iii) (in NH4F):

covalent: between N & H
dative: between N & H
ionic: between NH4+ & F or N+ & F or ammonium and fluoride (i.e. in words)
or between (oppositely charge) ions
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iv) (reverse reaction, remember)

high temperature, because reverse reaction is endothermic
[1]
low pressure, because reverse reaction causes an increase in no. of gaseous molecules
or an increase in partial pressure/volume.
[1]
[9]
(c) (i) 4NH3 + CuS + 2O2 [Cu(NH3)4]SO4
[1]
(ii) deep/dark/royal blue or purple [NOT violet]
[1]
(iii) deep blue colour would change to light blue [NOT intensity of colour decreases]
hexaquocopper(II) ion or [Cu(H2O)6]2+ or [Cu(H2O)n(NH3)a n]2+, where a = 4 or 6
or ligand exchange (of NH3) by H2O
[1]
(d) ligand exchange/substitution/displacement/replacement [IN WORDS]

(use of named ligands are OK instead of ligand. e.g. water is displaced by chloride)
formula of anion (see below for possibilities)
balanced equation. e.g.[Cu(H2O)6]2+ + nCl [Cu(H2O)6 nCln]2 n + nH2O
[1]
[4]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(Allow n=1 up to n=6. Also allow [CuCln]2 n as product. Examples from many possible are:
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ + 2Cl [Cu(H2O)4Cl2] + 2H2O
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ + 4Cl [CuCl4]2 + 6H2O
equation could include HCl on the LHS, for example:
[3]
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ + 4HCl H2CuCl4 + 2H+ + 6H2O or CuCl42 + 4H+ + 6H2O
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(a) (i)
high
e ectr ca conduct v ty
high
medium
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Si
Ge
Sn
Pb
medium
or
low
Si
Ge
Sn
Pb
[2] + [2]
(ii) m. pt. trend: (from) giant/macro molecular/covalent to metallic bonding
(or implied from at least two specific examples, e.g. diamond and tin)
(mention of simple covalent anywhere negates this mark)
[1]
conductivity trend: increasing delocalisation of electrons (down the group)

[1]
or e are more free-moving
(or implied from at least two examples, e.g. Si is semiconductor, lead has delocalised e )
[6]
(b) (i) heat PbO2, or T > 200C or on arrow: PbO2 PbO + O2 (N.B. O2 NOT [O])
[1]
(ii) (burning CO in air produces CO2):CO + O2 CO2

blue flame (ignore ref to limewater test)
[1]
[1]
(iii) e.g. SnCl2(aq) will turn KMnO4 from purple to colourless

5Sn2+ + 2MnO4 + 16H+ 5Sn4+ + 2Mn2+ + 8H2O
[1]
[1]
or SnCl2(aq) will turn K2Cr2O7 from orange to green

3Sn2+ + Cr2O72 + 14H+ 3Sn4+ + 2Cr3+ + 7H2O
[1]
[1]
or SnCl2(aq) will turn Fe3+ from orange/brown/yellow to green/colourless

Sn2+ + 2Fe3+ Sn4+ + 2Fe2+
[1]
[1]
or SnCl2(aq) will turn Cu2+(aq) from blue to colourless or give a pink/brown/coppercoloured ppt.
[1]
Sn2+ + Cu2+ Sn4+ + Cu
[1]
Other possible oxidants (Eo must be > +0.2V) include: S2O82 , H2O2, Cl2, Br2, I2 and Ag+.
No observations with the first three of these, but this should be stated explicitly, e.g. no
colour change.
[5]
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[1]
[1]
(b) (i)
+
P .S .
a no d e
c a tho d e
C uS O 4 (a q )
allow the conventional symbol
to represent
(the "P.S." is not required)
correct cell (2 electrodes + PS circuit)

ammeter in series
anode and cathode of the right polarity [IN WORDS]
CuSO4(aq) or CuCl2(aq) or Cu2+(aq) or soln or 1 mol dm
(ii) n(Cu) = (52.54252.243)/63.5 = 4.71 10 3 mol (4.67 10 3)

n(e ) required = 4.71 10 3 2 = 9.42 103 mol (9.34 10 3)
amount of electricity passed = 0.5 30 60 = 900 C
no. of electrons passed = 900/1.6 10 19 = 5.625 1021
no of electrons/n(e ) = L = 5.625 1021/9.42 10
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
ecf [1]
[1]
ecf [1]
= 5.97 1023 mol 1 (6.02 1023)

ecf [1]
(values in italics are if candidate has used Ar = 64, not 63.5. No last mark if not 3 s.f.:
correct ans = [5])
[9]
(c)
compound
product at anode
product at cathode
AgF
O2
Ag
FeSO4
O2
H2
MgBr2
Br2
H2
6 correct [5]
5 correct [4] etc.
Names can be used instead of symbols. If the atomic symbol (e.g. Br or H or O) is used
instead of the molecular formula (e.g. Br2 etc.) then deduct [1] mark only for the whole table.
[5]
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(a) (i) (allow displayed, structural or skeletal formula)

OCOCH3
OCOCH3
chain
repeat unit
[1]
[1]
(ii) C should be CH2=CHOH (or skeletal formula)
[1]
(iii) C is CH3CH=O (or skeletal formula)
[1]
(iv) e.g. add (2,4-)DNPH or DNP or Bradys reagent

orange or red ppt forms (NOT yellow)
(or could use Fehlings or Tollens,
or H+ + Cr2O72 : orange to green, or H+ + MnO4 : purple to colourless)
ecf [1]
ecf [1]
[6]
(b) (i) (allow displayed, structural or skeletal formula)
O
O
correct repeat unit bracketed (any 3 atoms in chain)
[1]
(ii) ester
[1]
(iii) E is CH3CH2CH(OH)CO2H (or skeletal structure etc.)(2-hydroxybutanoic acid)

allow ecf here from the formula of the repeat unit shown in (b)(i)
[1]
(iv) condensation (polymerisation)
[1]
(v) they have the same molecular formula or C4H6O2 (do NOT allow empirical formula) or
same no. and type of atoms or same functional group or both are esters or they are
isomers
[1]
[5]
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[1]
(ii)
CO2H
CO2H
(letters may be reversed)(allow ecf from E, also allow ecf for G from F)
cis-trans or geometrical isomerism
[1] + [1]
[1]
[4]
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(a) acidity: ethanol < water

[1]
due to +ve inductive effect of C2H5 group or C2H5 gives e to oxygen or intensifies e (in O-H
bond)
[1]
acidity: phenol > water
[1]
due to stabilisation of the anion/anionic charge or makes the anion less basic
[1]
[4]
(b)
nothing special
OH
ONa
+ Na
OH
ONa
nothing special
+ NaOH
OH
[1]
H2
H2O
[1]
nothing special
NO REACTION
+ CH3CO2H
must be (aq)
OH
[1]
OH
[1]
Br
Br
[1]
+ Br2
Br
[5]
(c) H is
OH
NO2
[1]
reagents & conditions:

step 1 dilute HNO3 (dilute, not just aq. H2SO4 negates)
[1]
step 2 Sn/SnCl2/Fe + HCl or H2 + Ni/Pd (NOT H2 + Pt. NOT LiAlH4 or NaBH4)
[1]
step 3 CH3COCl or (CH3CO)2O (aq. negates)
[1]
[4]
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(a) They are polar/ionic or can hydrogen-bond or are hydrophilic.

(NOT contain the OH group, on its own)
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) Primary structure is the sequence/order of amino acids

[1]
Secondary structure is the H-bonding between C=O & N-H or peptide group/bonds
[1]
Tertiary structure gives the (overall) 3D structure/shape/folding/globularity
(not coiling on its own)
or mention of at least one method of forming the 3 structure, e.g.; hydrogen bonding
between R-groups/side chains; S-S- bridges; van der Waals forces; ionic interactions
[1]
(ii) The 3 structure provides a complementary shape to that of the substrate
or it provides the right/specifically shaped cavity for the substrate. (NOT just a cleft)
or provides nearby groups to aid the reactions of the substrate (owtte)
[1]
(iii) Two conditions out of the following:

(a) Increased temperature
(b) Decreased temperature
(c) Change in pH
(d) Addition of heavy metals (or specified, e.g. Hg/Ag)
(e) Addition of inhibitors (competitive or non-competitive)
Suitable reasons:
(i) 3D structure changes shape/is deformed/is broken or R-R interactions (or a specific
example, e.g. H-bonding) are broken
(ii) inhibitor occupies active site.
(iii) either fewer substrate molecules with E > Ea or fewer successful collisions
[2]
[6]
(c) (i)
pepsin
trypsin
amylase
activity
10
pH
left hand peak labelled as pepsin

right hand peak labelled as trypsin
(Correct enzymes, but wrong way round, scores [1] only)
(ii) Peak between pH 6 and pH 8, and correct name (amylase)
[1]
[1]
[1]
[3]
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(a)
Number
Process
Correct sequence
(numbers)
Place samples on agarose gel
Use polymerase chain reaction
Label with radioactive isotope
Extract DNA
Use restriction enzyme
Carry out electrophoresis
mark as follows:
if A is just before F (i.e. A = 4, F = 5 or A = 5, F = 6)

if D = 1 and E = 2
if C = 6
[1] mark
[1] mark
[1] mark
[3]
(b) (i) P or phosphorus (NOT phosphate)
[1]
(ii) Phosphate groups are present in DNA or it makes the DNA fragments/bands etc. visible
or locates their position or identifies them on a photographic plate etc.
[1]
(NOT because its radioactive or makes the bands coloured)
[2]
(c) (i) Yes, all 4 children share one/some band (or match/gene/fragment/part/DNA/
amino acid) with the mothers (DNA) (NOT the general statement matches the
mothers DNA)
[1]
(ii) Child 2, since he/she shares none of the bands of fathers DNA/fingerprint or their
fingerprint/DNA does not match the fathers DNA (the general match is OK here)
[1]
[2]
(d) (i) Compare DNA fingerprint for each fragment (can be read into use of the word
same below)
Match the DNA patterns to determine which came from which skin
[1]
[1]
(ii) A named example of biological origin (N.B. a material, not a whole organism)
[1]
e.g. leather (= bull skin), pollen, fish scales, leaves, seeds, feathers, hair, blood, textiles
(or a named one like wool or silk or cotton or linen/flax), wood.
(N.B. NOT human or goat skin, also not metal, pottery or stone. If more than one
material is given, mark the first one)
[3]
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[1]
[1]
[2]
(b) Forms of the same element (or of carbon, since carbon is the context of the question)
[1]
with different structures/arrangements of atoms
[1]
allow different molecular structure, but not structural formula. Any mention of compound
negates the mark.
[2]
(c) Nanoparticles are smaller than (animal) cells or they can pass through the cell membrane
or pass into/between cells
[1]
Drugs can be bound to/enclosed by the nanoparticle
[1]
[2]
(d) (i) Reduction/redox
[1]
(ii) Mr of chalcopyrite is 63.5 + 56 + 64 = 183.5

Mass of copper present is 63.5
63.5 100
= 34.6%
183.5
(if Ar(Cu) = 64 is used, ans = 34.8%. allow 3435%)
Hence percentage of copper present =
[1]
(iii) If the ore contains 2% of chalcopyrite by mass, calculate how much copper is produced
from each tonne of ore.
1 tonne = 1000 kg
1 tonne of chalcopyrite would produce 346 kg of copper
1 tonne of 2 % ore would produce 346 0.02 or 6.9 kg of copper ecf from (d)(ii)
[1]
(accept 7.0 or 7 kg)
answer may be given as 7000 g or 7 10 3 tonnes. If no units are given, assume they
are tonnes, and mark accordingly)
(iv) By displacement with a metal (the following specified metals higher than Cu in the ECS
may be used: Fe, Zn, Sn, Pb, Al, Mg. (NOT Ca, Li, Na. K etc.) or with a suitable nonmetallic reducing agent, e.g. SO2 or Sn2+, but not something that wouldnt react, like H2
or By electrolysis (with carefully controlled voltage)
[1]
[4]
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(a) [H+] = (0.05 5.6 10 4) = 5.29 10 3 mol dm

pH = log10(5.29 10 3) = 2.3
(b) (i) (Brnsted-Lowry)

equilibrium
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[1]
[1]
[2]
acid-base/proton transfer/neutralisation/exothermic/reversible/
[1]
(ii)
H
H
[1]
[1]
[1]
3 x [1]
(iii) (in NH4F):

covalent: between N & H
dative: between N & H
ionic: between NH4+ & F or N+ & F or ammonium and fluoride (i.e. in words)
or between (oppositely charge) ions
[1]
[1]
[1]
(iv) (reverse reaction, remember)

high temperature, because reverse reaction is endothermic
[1]
low pressure, because reverse reaction causes an increase in no. of gaseous molecules
or an increase in partial pressure/volume.
[1]
[9]
(c) (i) 4NH3 + CuS + 2O2 [Cu(NH3)4]SO4
[1]
(ii) deep/dark/royal blue or purple [NOT violet]
[1]
(iii) deep blue colour would change to light blue [NOT intensity of colour decreases]
hexaquocopper(II) ion or [Cu(H2O)6]2+ or [Cu(H2O)n(NH3)a n]2+, where a = 4 or 6
or ligand exchange (of NH3) by H2O
[1]
(d) ligand exchange/substitution/displacement/replacement [IN WORDS]

(use of named ligands are OK instead of ligand. e.g. water is displaced by chloride)
formula of anion (see below for possibilities)
balanced equation. e.g.[Cu(H2O)6]2+ + nCl [Cu(H2O)6 nCln]2 n + nH2O
[1]
[4]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(Allow n=1 up to n=6. Also allow [CuCln]2 n as product. Examples from many possible are:
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ + 2Cl [Cu(H2O)4Cl2] + 2H2O
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ + 4Cl [CuCl4]2 + 6H2O
equation could include HCl on the LHS, for example:
[3]
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ + 4HCl H2CuCl4 + 2H+ + 6H2O or CuCl42 + 4H+ + 6H2O
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(a) (i)
high
e ectr ca conduct v ty
high
medium
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Si
Ge
Sn
Pb
medium
or
low
Si
Ge
Sn
Pb
[2] + [2]
(ii) m. pt. trend: (from) giant/macro molecular/covalent to metallic bonding
(or implied from at least two specific examples, e.g. diamond and tin)
(mention of simple covalent anywhere negates this mark)
[1]
conductivity trend: increasing delocalisation of electrons (down the group)

[1]
or e are more free-moving
(or implied from at least two examples, e.g. Si is semiconductor, lead has delocalised e )
[6]
(b) (i) heat PbO2, or T > 200C or on arrow: PbO2 PbO + O2 (N.B. O2 NOT [O])
[1]
(ii) (burning CO in air produces CO2):CO + O2 CO2

blue flame (ignore ref to limewater test)
[1]
[1]
(iii) e.g. SnCl2(aq) will turn KMnO4 from purple to colourless

5Sn2+ + 2MnO4 + 16H+ 5Sn4+ + 2Mn2+ + 8H2O
[1]
[1]
or SnCl2(aq) will turn K2Cr2O7 from orange to green

3Sn2+ + Cr2O72 + 14H+ 3Sn4+ + 2Cr3+ + 7H2O
[1]
[1]
or SnCl2(aq) will turn Fe3+ from orange/brown/yellow to green/colourless

Sn2+ + 2Fe3+ Sn4+ + 2Fe2+
[1]
[1]
or SnCl2(aq) will turn Cu2+(aq) from blue to colourless or give a pink/brown/coppercoloured ppt.
[1]
Sn2+ + Cu2+ Sn4+ + Cu
[1]
Other possible oxidants (Eo must be > +0.2V) include: S2O82 , H2O2, Cl2, Br2, I2 and Ag+.
No observations with the first three of these, but this should be stated explicitly, e.g. no
colour change.
[5]
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[1]
[1]
(b) (i)
+
P .S .
a no d e
c a tho d e
C uS O 4 (a q )
allow the conventional symbol
to represent
(the "P.S." is not required)
correct cell (2 electrodes + PS circuit)

ammeter in series
anode and cathode of the right polarity [IN WORDS]
CuSO4(aq) or CuCl2(aq) or Cu2+(aq) or soln or 1 mol dm
(ii) n(Cu) = (52.54252.243)/63.5 = 4.71 10 3 mol (4.67 10 3)

n(e ) required = 4.71 10 3 2 = 9.42 103 mol (9.34 10 3)
amount of electricity passed = 0.5 30 60 = 900 C
no. of electrons passed = 900/1.6 10 19 = 5.625 1021
no of electrons/n(e ) = L = 5.625 1021/9.42 10
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
ecf [1]
[1]
ecf [1]
= 5.97 1023 mol 1 (6.02 1023)

ecf [1]
(values in italics are if candidate has used Ar = 64, not 63.5. No last mark if not 3 s.f.:
correct ans = [5])
[9]
(c)
compound
product at anode
product at cathode
AgF
O2
Ag
FeSO4
O2
H2
MgBr2
Br2
H2
6 correct [5]
5 correct [4] etc.
Names can be used instead of symbols. If the atomic symbol (e.g. Br or H or O) is used
instead of the molecular formula (e.g. Br2 etc.) then deduct [1] mark only for the whole table.
[5]
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(a) (i) (allow displayed, structural or skeletal formula)

OCOCH3
OCOCH3
chain
repeat unit
[1]
[1]
(ii) C should be CH2=CHOH (or skeletal formula)
[1]
(iii) C is CH3CH=O (or skeletal formula)
[1]
(iv) e.g. add (2,4-)DNPH or DNP or Bradys reagent

orange or red ppt forms (NOT yellow)
(or could use Fehlings or Tollens,
or H+ + Cr2O72 : orange to green, or H+ + MnO4 : purple to colourless)
ecf [1]
ecf [1]
[6]
(b) (i) (allow displayed, structural or skeletal formula)
O
O
correct repeat unit bracketed (any 3 atoms in chain)
[1]
(ii) ester
[1]
(iii) E is CH3CH2CH(OH)CO2H (or skeletal structure etc.)(2-hydroxybutanoic acid)

allow ecf here from the formula of the repeat unit shown in (b)(i)
[1]
(iv) condensation (polymerisation)
[1]
(v) they have the same molecular formula or C4H6O2 (do NOT allow empirical formula) or
same no. and type of atoms or same functional group or both are esters or they are
isomers
[1]
[5]
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[1]
(ii)
CO2H
CO2H
(letters may be reversed)(allow ecf from E, also allow ecf for G from F)
cis-trans or geometrical isomerism
[1] + [1]
[1]
[4]
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(a) acidity: ethanol < water

[1]
due to +ve inductive effect of C2H5 group or C2H5 gives e to oxygen or intensifies e (in O-H
bond)
[1]
acidity: phenol > water
[1]
due to stabilisation of the anion/anionic charge or makes the anion less basic
[1]
[4]
(b)
nothing special
OH
ONa
+ Na
OH
ONa
nothing special
+ NaOH
OH
[1]
H2
H2O
[1]
nothing special
NO REACTION
+ CH3CO2H
must be (aq)
OH
[1]
OH
[1]
Br
Br
[1]
+ Br2
Br
[5]
(c) H is
OH
NO2
[1]
reagents & conditions:

step 1 dilute HNO3 (dilute, not just aq. H2SO4 negates)
[1]
step 2 Sn/SnCl2/Fe + HCl or H2 + Ni/Pd (NOT H2 + Pt. NOT LiAlH4 or NaBH4)
[1]
step 3 CH3COCl or (CH3CO)2O (aq. negates)
[1]
[4]
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(a) They are polar/ionic or can hydrogen-bond or are hydrophilic.

(NOT contain the OH group, on its own)
[1]
[1]
(b) (i) Primary structure is the sequence/order of amino acids

[1]
Secondary structure is the H-bonding between C=O & N-H or peptide group/bonds
[1]
Tertiary structure gives the (overall) 3D structure/shape/folding/globularity
(not coiling on its own)
or mention of at least one method of forming the 3 structure, e.g.; hydrogen bonding
between R-groups/side chains; S-S- bridges; van der Waals forces; ionic interactions
[1]
(ii) The 3 structure provides a complementary shape to that of the substrate
or it provides the right/specifically shaped cavity for the substrate. (NOT just a cleft)
or provides nearby groups to aid the reactions of the substrate (owtte)
[1]
(iii) Two conditions out of the following:

(a) Increased temperature
(b) Decreased temperature
(c) Change in pH
(d) Addition of heavy metals (or specified, e.g. Hg/Ag)
(e) Addition of inhibitors (competitive or non-competitive)
Suitable reasons:
(i) 3D structure changes shape/is deformed/is broken or R-R interactions (or a specific
example, e.g. H-bonding) are broken
(ii) inhibitor occupies active site.
(iii) either fewer substrate molecules with E > Ea or fewer successful collisions
[2]
[6]
(c) (i)
pepsin
trypsin
amylase
activity
10
pH
left hand peak labelled as pepsin

right hand peak labelled as trypsin
(Correct enzymes, but wrong way round, scores [1] only)
(ii) Peak between pH 6 and pH 8, and correct name (amylase)
[1]
[1]
[1]
[3]
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(a)
Number
Process
Correct sequence
(numbers)
Place samples on agarose gel
Use polymerase chain reaction
Label with radioactive isotope
Extract DNA
Use restriction enzyme
Carry out electrophoresis
mark as follows:
if A is just before F (i.e. A = 4, F = 5 or A = 5, F = 6)

if D = 1 and E = 2
if C = 6
[1] mark
[1] mark
[1] mark
[3]
(b) (i) P or phosphorus (NOT phosphate)
[1]
(ii) Phosphate groups are present in DNA or it makes the DNA fragments/bands etc. visible
or locates their position or identifies them on a photographic plate etc.
[1]
(NOT because its radioactive or makes the bands coloured)
[2]
(c) (i) Yes, all 4 children share one/some band (or match/gene/fragment/part/DNA/
amino acid) with the mothers (DNA) (NOT the general statement matches the
mothers DNA)
[1]
(ii) Child 2, since he/she shares none of the bands of fathers DNA/fingerprint or their
fingerprint/DNA does not match the fathers DNA (the general match is OK here)
[1]
[2]
(d) (i) Compare DNA fingerprint for each fragment (can be read into use of the word
same below)
Match the DNA patterns to determine which came from which skin
[1]
[1]
(ii) A named example of biological origin (N.B. a material, not a whole organism)
[1]
e.g. leather (= bull skin), pollen, fish scales, leaves, seeds, feathers, hair, blood, textiles
(or a named one like wool or silk or cotton or linen/flax), wood.
(N.B. NOT human or goat skin, also not metal, pottery or stone. If more than one
material is given, mark the first one)
[3]
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[1]
[1]
[2]
(b) Forms of the same element (or of carbon, since carbon is the context of the question)
[1]
with different structures/arrangements of atoms
[1]
allow different molecular structure, but not structural formula. Any mention of compound
negates the mark.
[2]
(c) Nanoparticles are smaller than (animal) cells or they can pass through the cell membrane
or pass into/between cells
[1]
Drugs can be bound to/enclosed by the nanoparticle
[1]
[2]
(d) (i) Reduction/redox
[1]
(ii) Mr of chalcopyrite is 63.5 + 56 + 64 = 183.5

Mass of copper present is 63.5
63.5 100
= 34.6%
183.5
(if Ar(Cu) = 64 is used, ans = 34.8%. allow 3435%)
Hence percentage of copper present =
[1]
(iii) If the ore contains 2% of chalcopyrite by mass, calculate how much copper is produced
from each tonne of ore.
1 tonne = 1000 kg
1 tonne of chalcopyrite would produce 346 kg of copper
1 tonne of 2 % ore would produce 346 0.02 or 6.9 kg of copper ecf from (d)(ii)
[1]
(accept 7.0 or 7 kg)
answer may be given as 7000 g or 7 10 3 tonnes. If no units are given, assume they
are tonnes, and mark accordingly)
(iv) By displacement with a metal (the following specified metals higher than Cu in the ECS
may be used: Fe, Zn, Sn, Pb, Al, Mg. (NOT Ca, Li, Na. K etc.) or with a suitable nonmetallic reducing agent, e.g. SO2 or Sn2+, but not something that wouldnt react, like H2
or By electrolysis (with carefully controlled voltage)
[1]
[4]
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9701/51
Paper 5 (Planning, Analysis and Evaluation),

maximum raw mark 30
examination.
syllabuses.
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1
(a)

Sections
PLAN
Problem
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Indicative material
Mark
Predicts that the higher Ar elements/Mr compounds decompose

less easily.
[1]
Distortion/polarisation decreases. Accept reverse argument if

related to correct group/Mr/Ar trend.
[1]
Any graph showing a decreasing rate (not time) with Mr (bar chart
or any line). Axes must be labelled (accept group II carbonate).
Ignore units.
[1]
Allow consequential graph answer from incorrect prediction.

(b)
PLAN
Problem
(i)
Element/carbonate as the independent variable. Mass

negates.
(ii) Time identified as dependent variable/ rate (of reaction) or

equivalent.
(c)
(d)
PLAN
Methods
PLAN
Methods
(i)
Any suitable closed container and heat (no baths).
[1]
(ii)
Syringe labelled with the volume (10 cm3 to 1000 cm3). Or

inverted measuring cylinder/burette (10 cm3 to 1000 cm3).
Must be calibrated.
[1]
(i)
Statement of the gas volume. Minimum 10 cm3. Exceeding

capacity negates. If the diagram has a syringe/cylinder <
10 cm3 which loses the mark in (c), then allow a reasonable
measured volume in (d) including up to the syringe/cylinder
volume.
[1]
(ii)
An indication that the mass of each carbonate used must

contain the same number of moles. A generalised mole
calculation is acceptable.
[1]
Bunsen at the same distance from the reaction vessel.

PLAN
Methods
[1]
Diagram to show only experimental setup
(iii) Having the same settings on the Bunsen (strength).
(e)
[1]
[1]
[1]
Reference to hot apparatus not any heating equipment.
[1]
Heat proof gloves/handling devices/cool before handling.
[1]
Accept sucking back and removing delivery tube.
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PLAN
Methods
1. element/carbonate and 4 rows

2. time to chosen point and rate /1/t/1/time
3. Units (/s, /seconds), (/s 1), (/1/s)
All correct 2 marks;
One error 1 mark;
Two or more errors, zero.
If 1 column missing but all rest correct award 1 mark.
[2]
(g)
ACE
Evaluation
Has to have a change to the apparatus. Regulated heating

device/electrical hotplate/time to complete decomposition
(syringe stops moving/or equivalent)/gravimetric mass loss in a
set time. Change to a smaller reaction vessel e.g. conical to
boiling tube/collecting in a syringe rather than over water to
combat solubility not suck back. A larger syringe/cylinder to
collect a larger volume (less proportion of displaced air).
[1]
Total
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Question
Sections
Indicative material
Mark
(a)
ACE
Data
Both Mrs calculated correctly 85, 69, ignore units. May be seen
in table.
[1]
(b)
ACE
Data
Moles of NaNO3, B-A/Mr, and full columns. Ignore units and

moles of NaNO2, C-A/Mr and full columns. Ignore units.
[1]
All data correct and to 2 sig figs ECF incorrect Mr. Allow 2
arithmetic or sig fig errors. No ECF of incorrect formula.
[1]
If no score, allow 1 for 1 full heading and 1 column correct in

any combination.
(c)
(d)
ACE
Data
ACE
Evaluation
Labelled axes (name and moles needed somewhere, nitrate to

be the x-axis). Accept column label if its heading fully correct.
Appropriate scaling (origin not necessary).
[1]
Correctly plotted points. All 10 points need plotting.

(Check points 1, 4, 7 & 10 and any that appear incorrect).
[1]
Line of best fit which must go through 0,0.
[1]
Give one mark if the two anomalous points furthest from the line
(one on each side) are identified. Allow only one anomaly if there
is only one or all the anomalies are on the same side. Allow extra
anomalies due to misplotting. For credit, the anomalies must
include the most anomalous. In plotting the points, it is possible
that some points will be a little way from the correctly drawn line.
These in many cases are likely not to be ringed. Examiner
judgement will be required in determining whether or not a point
should be ringed. If 5 or more points are ringed do not award
this mark but allow any subsequent correct discussion.
[1]
Point 4 incomplete decomposition/not heated for long enough/

not hot enough.
[1]
Point 7 solid loss during heating/damp sample/nitrite may

decompose.
[1]
One mark for two correct reasons not related to the points.
(e)
(f)
ACE
Data
Construction lines on graph. If line into origin and 0,0 used only
1 line necessary.
[1]
ACE
Conclusions
Takes intercept readings from the graph.
[1]
Calculates the slope (independent mark). Do not accept

calculations that give negative differences in x or y values.
[1]
For stating that the slope supports the equation. ECF applies
from incorrect gradient.
[1]
For using the slope (1) and deducing a ratio (1:1). The mole
relationship must be present. ECF incorrect ratio provided
related to the above gradient.
[1]
ACE
Conclusions
Total
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Sections
Indicative material
Mark
PLAN
Problem
Predicts that rate of reaction will be proportional to the temperature/

increasing temperature increases rate
[1]
Greater frequency/greater chance/greater/energy of collision/more

particles have energy greater than the activation energy/more
effective collisions/more often.
[1]
Any graph showing an increasing rate with temperature (curve or

straight line) Line may start anywhere. Ignore units but axes must
be labelled and can be either way round.
[1]
(a)
Use of time negates (If time is mentioned in the prediction the

graph might be worth a mark as an ECF, the prediction of course
would be worth zero)
Allow a consequential answer from an incorrect prediction.
(b)
(c)
(d)
PLAN
Problem
PLAN
Methods
PLAN
Methods
(i)
Temperature as the independent variable
[1]
(ii) Time identified as dependent variable/rate (of reaction). Other

incorrect suggestions negate in either part.
[1]
(i)
A container with liquid and an immersed thermometer being

heated. No mark if sealed. (If the candidate chooses at this
stage to set up an experiment using a water-bath [which is of
course the way many of us would carry out this exercise] with
the thermometer immersed in the bath and reaction vessel(s)
shown we should give this mark here. However, in (d) in order
to access the temperature mark using such a water-bath
equilibration must be stated or clearly implied.)
[1]
(ii)
Volume of container (any conical flask or beaker must have a

volume of at least 20 cm3) and thermometer range (to cover
the candidates expts.) (Upper and lower temps on the
thermometer to be given). Allow a boiling/test tube without a
volume.
[1]
(i)
At least 5 experiments (not repeats of the same expt.)
[1]
To cover at least a 25 oC range (no greater than 100 oC)
[1]
Maintaining the volumes of both reagents (not total vol.) If a

candidate states that the experiment should be repeated,
(even if it is the same experiment) in the absence of any
contrary detail, give this mark.
[1]
(iii) Temperature(s) of both reagents taken/or temperature taken

immediately after mixing. (see note above)
[1]
(ii)
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(iv) Statement of timing to (first) opacity/determination of the point

of opacity (e.g. the disappearing cross). [If it is clear that the
timing starts after mixing and heating has taken place do not
award this mark].
[1]
Some of these points ((i), (ii) and (iii))may be available from

the table. These first three marks can also be awarded even if
the candidate is clearly bent on carrying out a different
experiment. E.g. an experiment which involves an apparent
rise of temperature during the experiment or one which seems
to be measuring the time between the first opacity and a final
opacity.
(e)
PLAN
Methods
Reference to hot apparatus/sulfur dioxide evolved/hydrochloric

acid (ignore any reference to possible effects) with
use of heat proof gloves/use of tongs/use of fume cupboard/gloves
and goggles.
[1]
Ignore spillages
(f)
PLAN
Methods
There are four items to be covered here table to include;
[2]
Temperature; (If candidates record two temperatures per

experiment and this is as a result of a flawed experimental design
allow the temperature mark even if a t is also given. However t
alone does not gain the mark.)
Time to opacity (ignore start times);
Rate (allow 1/t or 1/time);
All with correct units. Allow /s or seconds, (s or seconds).
Allow /s 1 or seconds 1, (1/s or 1/seconds)
Ignore all other columns
All four correct 2 marks;
Any error 1 mark;
Two or more errors zero.
If one column missing but others fully correct allow
one mark
Total
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Indicative material
ACE
Data
Focus on the solubility column initially then:

Correct heading and formula,
Correct units,(allow g/100g without the solidus)
All calculations correct (allow one calculation or sf error). (No ecf
from earlier errors) (no ecf in solubility calc)
(a)
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[1]
[1]
[1]
Give one mark for;

two fully correct headings including units/two correct columns/one
heading with units and one column correctly calculated ( any
combination) (allow one error)
(b)
ACE
Data
Unambiguously labelled axes (ignore units) (Solubility must be on

the y-axis) If either mass is plotted against temperature all the
three subsequent marks are available but not this first mark. But,
see below.
[1]
Appropriate scaling (axes to allow points to cover at least half of

the grid in each direction).
[1]
Check points 1,5, 7 and 12. Points need to be plotted in the

correct small square unless the points should be on a line or at a
corner (then it has to be there).If the point is on a grid line and
should not be it is incorrect.
[1]
Line of best fit (the correct graph is a curve, hence straight lines
gain zero. If however a wrong set of results genuinely produces a
straight-line, award the mark for a straight-line) (ignore
extrapolation at temperatures lower than 20 oC)
[1]
Examiner judgement for best-fit curves.

(c)
ACE
Evaluation
One identified anomaly
[1]
At least one more anomaly identified (max 6 anomalies) (must

include the most anomalous)(any anomaly on the line negates)
[1]
Correct explanation for the anomaly. If either or both of the

anomalies are mentioned here but not ringed on the graph allow
the marks.
[1]
Correct explanation for the second anomaly
[1]
Anomalies above the line: temperature read too late/super cooling

Below the line: water lost (due to evaporation) (so crystals form at
a higher temp.)/temperature read before crystallisation.
ONE mark for two correct reasons which are not tied to a
particular point.
Ignore any reference that might be human error e.g. reference to
spillage, mass loss, misreading of the balance or thermometer etc.
These last two marks are not available if the graph includes a
mass and no further marks are available in (d) or (e)
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ACE Data
Takes readings from the graph at 85 oC and 35 oC
[1]
ACE
Conclusions
Calculates the mass of solid (divides by 2 and subtracts or the

reverse). Correct answer alone gets both marks.
[1]
ACE
Conclusions
For stating endothermic.
[1]
For the statement solubility increases with temperature
[1]
(Allow alternatives for both marks if the graph supports e.g.

exothermic if the graph slopes the other way and solubility
decreasing with temperature etc.)
Total
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Sections
Indicative material
Mark
PLAN
Problem
Predicts that rate of reaction will be proportional to the temperature/

increasing temperature increases rate
[1]
Greater frequency/greater chance/greater/energy of collision/more

particles have energy greater than the activation energy/more
effective collisions/more often.
[1]
Any graph showing an increasing rate with temperature (curve or

straight line) Line may start anywhere. Ignore units but axes must
be labelled and can be either way round.
[1]
(a)
Use of time negates (If time is mentioned in the prediction the

graph might be worth a mark as an ECF, the prediction of course
would be worth zero)
Allow a consequential answer from an incorrect prediction.
(b)
(c)
(d)
PLAN
Problem
PLAN
Methods
PLAN
Methods
(i)
Temperature as the independent variable
[1]
(ii) Time identified as dependent variable/rate (of reaction). Other

incorrect suggestions negate in either part.
[1]
(i)
A container with liquid and an immersed thermometer being

heated. No mark if sealed. (If the candidate chooses at this
stage to set up an experiment using a water-bath [which is of
course the way many of us would carry out this exercise] with
the thermometer immersed in the bath and reaction vessel(s)
shown we should give this mark here. However, in (d) in order
to access the temperature mark using such a water-bath
equilibration must be stated or clearly implied.)
[1]
(ii)
Volume of container (any conical flask or beaker must have a

volume of at least 20 cm3) and thermometer range (to cover
the candidates expts.) (Upper and lower temps on the
thermometer to be given). Allow a boiling/test tube without a
volume.
[1]
(i)
At least 5 experiments (not repeats of the same expt.)
[1]
To cover at least a 25 oC range (no greater than 100 oC)
[1]
Maintaining the volumes of both reagents (not total vol.) If a

candidate states that the experiment should be repeated,
(even if it is the same experiment) in the absence of any
contrary detail, give this mark.
[1]
(iii) Temperature(s) of both reagents taken/or temperature taken

immediately after mixing. (see note above)
[1]
(ii)
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(iv) Statement of timing to (first) opacity/determination of the point

of opacity (e.g. the disappearing cross). [If it is clear that the
timing starts after mixing and heating has taken place do not
award this mark].
[1]
Some of these points ((i), (ii) and (iii))may be available from

the table. These first three marks can also be awarded even if
the candidate is clearly bent on carrying out a different
experiment. E.g. an experiment which involves an apparent
rise of temperature during the experiment or one which seems
to be measuring the time between the first opacity and a final
opacity.
(e)
PLAN
Methods
Reference to hot apparatus/sulfur dioxide evolved/hydrochloric

acid (ignore any reference to possible effects) with
use of heat proof gloves/use of tongs/use of fume cupboard/gloves
and goggles.
[1]
Ignore spillages
(f)
PLAN
Methods
There are four items to be covered here table to include;
[2]
Temperature; (If candidates record two temperatures per

experiment and this is as a result of a flawed experimental design
allow the temperature mark even if a t is also given. However t
alone does not gain the mark.)
Time to opacity (ignore start times);
Rate (allow 1/t or 1/time);
All with correct units. Allow /s or seconds, (s or seconds).
Allow /s 1 or seconds 1, (1/s or 1/seconds)
Ignore all other columns
All four correct 2 marks;
Any error 1 mark;
Two or more errors zero.
If one column missing but others fully correct allow
one mark
Total
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Indicative material
ACE
Data
Focus on the solubility column initially then:

Correct heading and formula,
Correct units,(allow g/100g without the solidus)
All calculations correct (allow one calculation or sf error). (No ecf
from earlier errors) (no ecf in solubility calc)
(a)
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Mark
[1]
[1]
[1]
Give one mark for;

two fully correct headings including units/two correct columns/one
heading with units and one column correctly calculated ( any
combination) (allow one error)
(b)
ACE
Data
Unambiguously labelled axes (ignore units) (Solubility must be on

the y-axis) If either mass is plotted against temperature all the
three subsequent marks are available but not this first mark. But,
see below.
[1]
Appropriate scaling (axes to allow points to cover at least half of

the grid in each direction).
[1]
Check points 1,5, 7 and 12. Points need to be plotted in the

correct small square unless the points should be on a line or at a
corner (then it has to be there).If the point is on a grid line and
should not be it is incorrect.
[1]
Line of best fit (the correct graph is a curve, hence straight lines
gain zero. If however a wrong set of results genuinely produces a
straight-line, award the mark for a straight-line) (ignore
extrapolation at temperatures lower than 20 oC)
[1]
Examiner judgement for best-fit curves.

(c)
ACE
Evaluation
One identified anomaly
[1]
At least one more anomaly identified (max 6 anomalies) (must

include the most anomalous)(any anomaly on the line negates)
[1]
Correct explanation for the anomaly. If either or both of the

anomalies are mentioned here but not ringed on the graph allow
the marks.
[1]
Correct explanation for the second anomaly
[1]
Anomalies above the line: temperature read too late/super cooling

Below the line: water lost (due to evaporation) (so crystals form at
a higher temp.)/temperature read before crystallisation.
ONE mark for two correct reasons which are not tied to a
particular point.
Ignore any reference that might be human error e.g. reference to
spillage, mass loss, misreading of the balance or thermometer etc.
These last two marks are not available if the graph includes a
mass and no further marks are available in (d) or (e)
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ACE Data
Takes readings from the graph at 85 oC and 35 oC
[1]
ACE
Conclusions
Calculates the mass of solid (divides by 2 and subtracts or the

reverse). Correct answer alone gets both marks.
[1]
ACE
Conclusions
For stating endothermic.
[1]
For the statement solubility increases with temperature
[1]
(Allow alternatives for both marks if the graph supports e.g.

exothermic if the graph slopes the other way and solubility
decreasing with temperature etc.)
Total
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MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2011 question paper

Paper 1 (Multiple Choice), maximum raw mark 40

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MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2011 question paper

Paper 1 (Multiple Choice), maximum raw mark 40

Mark Scheme: Teachers version

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MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2011 question paper

Paper 1 (Multiple Choice), maximum raw mark 40

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MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2011 question paper

Paper 2 (AS Structured Questions), maximum raw mark 60

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(b) 2 C14H30 + 43 O2 28 CO2 + 30 H2O or

(ii) mass of CO2 produced

2 x 198 t of C14H30 28 x 44 t of CO2

allow 275.4 t if candidate has used 88.506

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(a) (i) break large hydrocarbons into smaller hydrocarbons or

(ii) using high temperatures/thermal cracking or

(iii) C14H30 C7H16 + C7H14 or

do not allow any equation with H2

(b) ethanol has hydrogen bonding, ethanethiol does not

(c) (i) C2H5SH + 9/2 O2 2CO2 + SO2 + 3H2O or

(ii) for CO2

(d) help detect leaks of gas

(e) temperature of 450C

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(b) heat strongly in a test-tube or a boiling tube

(ii) 2Ca(NO3)2 2CaO + 4NO2 + O2

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(a) (i) nucleophilic addition

(ii) NaCN and H2SO4 or

(iii) correct + and -, i.e.

(b) (i) correct organic product

C=N bond must be clearly shown

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(a) CaC2 + 2H2O Ca(OH)2 + C2H2

(b) (i) step 1

(c) (i) Q is CH3CHO ( as minimum)

(ii) step 3 is addition

(d) (i) combustion

(ii) let Z be Hof of C2H2

/2O2 2CO2 + H2O

= -1300 = 2(-394) + (-286) Z

whence Z = 2(-394) + (-286) (-1300)

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(b) (i) n(NaOH) = 22.5 x 2.00 = 0.045

(ii) n(NaOH) = n(HCl) = 0.005

(iii) CH3CO2H + NaOH CH3CO2Na + H2O