Question Answer Acceptable answers Mark
Number
1(a)(i) carbon (is oxidised) Just ‘carbon dioxide’ (0) (1)
Question Answer Acceptable answers Mark
Number
1(a)(ii
(a)(ii) 1 mark if answer (2)
only mentions one of the
metals.
An explanation linking two of
Allow carbon is more reactive
iron is lower in reactivity than than iron /ORA(1)
aluminium/ORA (1)
Allow aluminium is more
carbon can remove the oxygen reactive than carbon /ORA (1)
from iron oxide (1)
Ignore carbon can reduce iron
electrolysis is a more powerful oxide
method (than using carbon) /
electrolysis is needed to {remove Ignore electrolysis is used to
the oxygen from/reduce} extract aluminium
aluminium oxide (1)
iron compounds less stable than
aluminium compounds/ORA (1)
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1(b) An explanation linking three of Reject the use of the word (3)
molecule once only
atoms of gold all the same (size)
(1) Allow particles
in pure gold If layers/rows/sheets/lines is
{layers/rows/sheets/lines} of the omitted twice, you can award
{gold / metal} atoms slide over one mark.
each other (when force is applied)
(1)
copper atoms are {smaller /
different size} (1)
(copper atoms) {disrupt / distort
/disturb} the {structure / layers}
(1)
stops {layers/rows/sheets/lines}
of gold atoms from sliding over
each other (1)
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Question Indicative Content Mark
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QWC *1(c) An explanation including some of the following points
Use Relevant properties
Aluminium
aeroplanes, cars, bicycles, low density (allow light),
trains, trucks, ladders, window strong, resistant to corrosion
frames, door frames,
greenhouses, pylons, ship
masts, walking poles, golf
clubs, baseball bats
(overhead) power/electricity low density (allow light), good
cables conductor of electricity,
resistant to corrosion
foil, food packaging, cans, low density (allow light), (6)
sweet wrappers, saucepans, resistant to corrosion
blister packs for pills
Copper
electrical wires/cables, good conductor of electricity
lightning conductors,
electromagnets
water pipes, roofing, coins, resistant to corrosion
jewellery, statues, musical
instruments
Gold
jewellery, coins, in dentistry excellent resistance to
corrosion, valuable, low
strength
electronic devices, circuit excellent conductor of
boards, switch contacts electricity
Silver
jewellery, cutlery, coins very good resistance to
corrosion, valuable, low
strength
electronic devices, circuit excellent conductor of
boards, switch contacts electricity
General points
A property must be relevant to the use and from the table in the
question.
Ignore additional properties.
Look for the use first, then the relevant property. Candidates who just
re-write or compare the properties with no uses score no marks.
Ignore non-specific uses such as building materials/structures, making
alloys
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Level 0 No rewardable content
1 1- a limited explanation e.g. states correct uses of two metals / explains a
2 use of one of the metals related to a property in the table
the answer communicates ideas using simple language and uses limited
scientific terminology
spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with limited accuracy
2 3- a simple explanation e.g. states correct uses of three metals and relates
4 one use to a property / explains uses of two metals related to their
properties in the table
the answer communicates ideas showing some evidence of clarity and
organisation and uses scientific terminology appropriately
spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with some accuracy
3 5- a detailed explanation e.g. explains uses of three metals and relates use
6 to property in the table in each case
the answer communicates ideas clearly and coherently uses a range of
scientific terminology accurately
spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with few errors
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2(a)(i) An explanation that makes reference to: identification –
knowledge (1 mark) and reasoning /justification – knowledge (1
mark):
• a strong acid is completely ionised in solution/exists
completely as ions (1)
• but a weak acid is only partly ionised/exists mainly as
molecules with very few ions present (1) (2)
Question Answer Mark
number
2(a)(ii) hydroxide ions react with hydrogen ions and reduce the hydrogen
ion concentration therefore increase pH (1) (1)
Question Answer Mark
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2(b) ZnO + 2HNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + 2H2O
• zinc nitrate formula (1)
• full, balanced equation (1) (2)
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
2(c) 40 Award full marks for correct
mass = 50 × (1) = 2 (g) (1) numerical answer without
1000
working. (2)
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Question Indicative content
Number
2(d) Answers will be credited according to candidate's deployment of knowledge
and understanding of the material in relation to the qualities and skills
outlined in the generic mark scheme.
The indicative content below is not prescriptive and candidates are not
required to include all the material which is indicated as relevant. Additional
content included in the response must be scientific and relevant.
AO2 (3 marks)
• suitable acid: sulfuric acid
• suitable substance : magnesium oxide / magnesium carbonate /
magnesium hydroxide / magnesium
• equation for reaction:
MgO + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + H2O/
Mg(OH)2 + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + 2H2O/
MgCO3 + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + H2O + CO2/
Mg + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + H2
AO3 (3 marks)
• add solid to warmed acid until in excess solid remains (oxide and
hydroxide) / add solid a little at a time until no more bubbles
(carbonate/metal)
• filter off the excess solid, pour remaining solution into an evaporating
basin
• {heat solution / leave the water to evaporate}
• until pure salt crystals form and then dry salt crystals with absorbent
paper/leave to dry.
Level Mark Descriptor
0 No rewardable material.
Level 1 1–2 • The plan attempts to link and apply knowledge and understanding
of scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures, flawed or
simplistic connections made between elements in the context of
the question. (AO2)
• Analyses the scientific information but understanding and
connections are flawed. An incomplete plan that provides limited
synthesis of understanding. (AO3)
Level 2 3–4 • The explanation is mostly supported through linkage and
application of knowledge and understanding of scientific enquiry,
techniques and procedures, some logical connections made
between elements in the context of the question. (AO2)
• Analyses the scientific information and provides some logical
connections between scientific enquiry, techniques and
procedures. A partially completed plan that synthesises mostly
relevant understanding, but not entirely coherently. (AO3)
Level 3 5–6 • The explanation is supported throughout by linkage and
application of knowledge and understanding of scientific enquiry,
techniques and procedures, logical connections made between
elements in the context of the question. (AO2)
• Analyses the scientific information and provide logical connections
between scientific concepts throughout. A well-developed plan
that synthesises relevant understanding coherently. (AO3)
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