National

Qualifications
2015

2015 Chemistry

National 5

Finalised Marking Instructions

 Scottish Qualifications Authority 2015

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General Marking Principles for National 5 Chemistry

This information is provided to help you understand the general principles you must apply
when marking candidate responses to questions in this Paper. These principles must be read
in conjunction with the detailed marking instructions, which identify the key features
required in candidate responses.

(a) Marks for each candidate response must always be assigned in line with these General
Marking Principles and the specific Marking Instructions for this assessment.

(b) Marking should always be positive. This means that, for each candidate response, marks
are accumulated for the demonstration of relevant skills, knowledge and understanding:
they are not deducted from a maximum on the basis of errors or omissions.

A guiding principle in marking is to give credit for correct chemistry rather than to look
for reasons not to award marks.

Example 1: The structure of a hydrocarbon found in petrol is shown below.

Name the hydrocarbon.

Although the punctuation is not correct, ‘3, methyl-hexane’ should gain the mark.

Example 2: A student measured the pH of four carboxylic acids to find out how their
strength is related to the number of chlorine atoms in the molecule.
The results are shown in the table

Structural formula pH
CH3COOH 1·65
CH2ClCOOH 1·27
CHCl2COOH 0·90
CCl3COOH 0·51

State how the strength of the acids is related to the number of chlorine atoms in the
molecule.
Although not completely correct, an answer such as ‘the more Cl2, the stronger the acid’
should gain the mark.

(c) If a specific candidate response does not seem to be covered by either the principles or
detailed Marking Instructions, and you are uncertain how to assess it, you must seek
guidance from your Team Leader.

(d) There are no half marks awarded.

(e) Candidates must respond to the “command” word as appropriate and may be required
to write extended answers in order to communicate fully their knowledge and
understanding.

(f) Marks should be awarded for answers that have incorrect spelling or loose language as
long as the meaning of the word(s) is conveyed, unless stated otherwise in the
marking instructions.

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 Example: Answers like ‘distilling’ (for ‘distillation’) and ‘it gets hotter’ (for ‘the
temperature rises’) should be accepted.

However the example below would not be given any credit, as an incorrect chemical
term, which the candidate should know, has been given.

Example: If the correct answer is “ethene”, and the candidate’s answer is “ethane”,
this should not be accepted.

(g) A correct answer followed by a wrong answer should be treated as a cancelling error and
no marks should be awarded.

Example: State what colour is seen when blue Fehling’s solution is warmed with an
aldehyde.
The answer ‘red, green’ gains no marks.

(h) If a correct answer is followed by additional information which does not conflict, the
additional information should be ignored, whether correct or not.

Example: State why the tube cannot be made of copper.

If the correct answer is related to a low melting point, ‘Copper has a low melting point
and is coloured grey’ would not be treated as having a cancelling error.

(i) Unless a numerical question specifically requires evidence of working to be shown, full
marks should be awarded for a correct final answer (including units if required) on its
own.

The partial marks shown in the marking scheme are for use when working is given but
the final answer is incorrect. An exception is when candidates are asked to ‘Find, by
calculation’, when full marks cannot be awarded for the correct answer without
working.

(j) Where the marking instructions specifically allocate a mark for units in a calculation,
this mark should not be awarded if the units are incorrect or missing. Missing or
incorrect units at intermediate stages in a calculation should be ignored.

(k) As a general rule, where a wrong numerical answer (already penalised) is carried
forward to another step, credit will be given provided the result is used correctly. The
exception to this rule is where the marking instructions for a numerical question assign
separate “concept marks” and an “arithmetic mark”. In such situations, the marking
instructions will give clear guidance on the assignment of partial marks.

(l) Ignore the omission of one H atom from a full structural formula provided the bond is
shown.

(m) A symbol or correct formula should be accepted in place of a name unless stated
otherwise in the marking instructions.

(n) When formulae of ionic compounds are given as answers it will only be necessary to
show ion charges if these have been specifically asked for. However, if ion charges are
shown, they must be correct. If incorrect charges are shown, no marks should be
awarded.

(o) If an answer comes directly from the text of the question, no marks should be awarded.
Example: A student found that 0·05 mol of propane, C3H8 burned to give 82· 4 kJ of

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 energy.
C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) → 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(ℓ)

Name the type of enthalpy change which the student measured.

No marks should be awarded for 'burning' since the word ‘'burned’ appears in the text.

(p) Unless the question is clearly about a non-chemistry issue, e.g. costs in industrial
chemical process, a non-chemical answer gains no marks.

Example: Suggest why the (catalytic) converter has a honeycomb structure.

A response such as ‘to make it work’ may be correct but it is not a chemical answer and
the mark should not be awarded.

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Detailed Marking Instructions for each question

Section 1

Question Answer Max Mark

1. A 1

2. B 1

3. D 1

4. C 1

5. D 1

6. C 1

7. C 1

8. B 1

9. A 1

10. B 1

11. B 1

12. C 1

13. A 1

14. D 1

15. C 1

16. D 1

17. A 1

18. A 1

19. D 1

20. D 1

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Section 2

Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance

1. (a) 0·8 cm3 s-1 or 0·8 cm3/s with no 3 Please note that the unit
working (3) mark is independent of the
other marks.

For partial marking Correct method (i.e. change

in volume/change in time)
Maximum 2 marks for calculation. but incorrect arithmetic
using correct values from
Final mark is awarded for the table.
correct unit. 1 mark for calculation

120 -96 96 - 120 Correct method but incorrect

90-60 or 60 - 90 or 24/30 (1) values from the table used
(subtractions must be
shown).
0·8 (1) 1 mark for calculation
(this answer without working 2
marks) If correct method is used but
values used are not in the
table.
0 marks for calculation
The mark for the correct unit,
cm3 s-1 or cm3/s or cubic If incorrect method used (i.e.
centimetres per second or change in time/change in
cm3 per second, is independent of volume).
the other marks. (1) 0 marks for calculation

Do not accept cm3/s-1

or cm3 s-1 or cm3s-1 etc.
‘s’ is the only acceptable
abbreviation of second.

Refer to General Marking

Principle (j) for guidance.

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
(b) Both axes labelled with units (1) 3 Accept volume of ethyne
(cm3), volume of C2H2 (cm3),
Both scales (1) volume of gas (cm3), volume
(cm3), as label.
Graph drawn accurately (1)
(points must be plotted correctly Accept 0/0 or a common zero
and line drawn, either by joining on the axis. The zero does
the dots or by a smooth curve or not have to be shown on the
curve of best fit) scale.
The line must be drawn from the
origin. Accept time on the x axis and
volume on the y axis or vice
versa.

Allow 1 plotting error.

Line not drawn to the origin
does not count as a plotting
error i.e. if the line is not
drawn to the origin a
maximum of two marks can
be awarded.
Allow ½ box tolerance

Bar graph maximum 2 marks

Max 2 marks if the graph

plotted takes up less than
half of the graph paper for
either axis.

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
2. (a) Neptunium or Np 1 If mass or atomic number are
given incorrectly
or e.g. 236 Np 93 Np 0 marks
237 237
Np Np Np Do not penalise if the atomic
93 93
number/mass number is
written on the right hand
side of the symbol.

NP or np or nP are awarded
zero marks and negates
(cancels) the correct name.

4
(b) 1 2He or 42He2+
Alpha or  or 4
2  on their own they are not
acceptable but if given with
a correct answer they do not
negate the correct answer.

Any mention of beta or

gamma negates the correct
answer
eg Alpha  award 0 marks

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
(c) (i) 1 with no working (2) 2 If number of half-lives is
incorrect allow follow
through to second step -
Partial marking maximum 1 mark can be
awarded.
Three half-lives stated or correct
working shown (1) Unit is not required however
if the wrong unit is given a
maximum of 1 mark out of 2
can be awarded.
Final answer = 1 (1)
(this step on its own 2 marks) A correct answer clearly
derived from incorrect
working is awarded zero
marks.

(ii) (It/Americium 241/Am-241) 1 If candidate states

has a long/longer half life -shorter/short/lower half-
life/needs replaced more
or often/does not last as
long/only has a half-life of
will not need to be replaced as 16 hours it must be stated
often or words to this effect that they are referring to
americium -242
or
Zero marks awarded for
(It/Americium 241/Am-241) emits It/Am-241 has a half-life of
alpha radiation (particles) which 432 years or Am-242 has a
has a low penetrating half-life of 16 hours.
power/doesn't travel far/stopped
by the smoke particles. Socio-economical answers or
answers relating to safety are
not accepted but do not
negate the correct answer.
Refer to General Marking
Principle (p) for guidance.

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
3. (a) (i) Hydroxyl or OH or -OH 1 Zero marks awarded for
-
hydroxide/OH

Refer to General Marking

Principle (m) for guidance.

Zero marks awarded if

hydroxide is given along with
hydroxyl.
Refer to General Marking
Principle (g) for guidance.

(ii) Ester or esters or fats or oils 1

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
(b) (i) Butanoic acid 1 Spelling must be correct and
the word acid must be
or included.

methylpropanoic acid If candidate draws a

structure that is incorrect
or then this does not negate.

2-methylpropanoic acid Refer to General Marking

Principles (b) and (f) for
or guidance.

butyric acid

(ii) Bromine/Br2 1 Accept bromine/bromine

decolourised/discolourised water/bromine solution but
do not accept bromide or Br.
or
Zero marks awarded for ‘goes
bromine/Br2 goes colourless clear’ however if given in
addition to a correct answer
it does not negate.

Award zero marks if

candidate explicitly states
compound Y is decolourised
or the unsaturated compound
is decolourised.

If starting colour is given it

must be correct e.g.
orange/yellow/red-brown or
brown.

If candidate states correct

answer followed by incorrect
statement such as because it
has a carbon to carbon single
bond zero marks are
awarded.
Refer to General Marking
Principle (g) for guidance.

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
4 (a) Diagram showing two hydrogen 1 All symbols must be shown.
atoms and one sulfur atom with
two pairs of bonding electrons and Accept cross or dot or e to
two non-bonding pair of electrons represent electrons or a
in sulfur e.g. mixture of these.

Accept petal diagram for

sulfur but not for hydrogen.
H S
The non-bonding electrons in
sulfur must be shown but do
H not need to be shown as a
pair or be together or be on
the line.

Bonding electrons MUST be

on the line or in the
overlapping area.
S H The example below is
H
awarded 0 marks.

H S

H S H
If inner electrons on sulfur
are shown they must be
correct ie 2,8

(b) 1st = hydrogen 1 Accept corrects words

underlined/highlighted
2nd = hydroxide rather than circled.

Both required for 1 mark

(c) It/calcium oxide is a base 2 Calcium is a base or alkali is

not acceptable for the first
or mark.

forms an alkaline solution (alkali) The two marks are

when dissolved in water. independent of each other.
For the mention of alkali the e.g. a candidate who only
candidate must explicitly state the states ‘it neutralises it’
calcium oxide is in would be awarded 1 mark out
solution/dissolved in water (1) of a possible two.

Mention of it neutralising sulfur A candidate who states that

dioxide/it neutralises it/or calcium oxide is a base and
a neutralisation reaction takes reacts with sulfur dioxide
place. (1) would be awarded 1 mark out
of a possible two.

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
5. (a) Iron or Fe 1 Refer to General Marking
Principle (m) for guidance.

(b) Any value from 52 - 56 inclusive 1

(c) As temperature increases the yield 1 Cause and effect must be

decreases. stated correctly.

or Zero marks awarded for

As temperature decreases the yield The temperature increases

increases. as the yield decreases.

or or

The yield increases as the As the yield increases the

temperature decreases. temperature decreases.

or
Accept alternatives to
The yield decreases as the increases e.g. goes up/gets
temperature increases. higher
decreases e.g. goes
Accept percentage in place of yield. down/gets lower/gets less

(d) temperature 200 ºC or a value 1 Do not accept correct values

below 200 ºC without either unit or label.
eg temperature 200 and 500
and atmospheres is awarded 1
mark; 200 ºC and pressure of
pressure 500 atmospheres or a 500 is awarded 1 mark.
value greater than 500
atmospheres The candidate must link each
value given to the correct
condition.

Both required for 1 mark eg 500 and 200 - 0 marks;

500 atmospheres and 200 -
0 marks

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
6 (a) 3 1 Unit is not required however
if the wrong unit is given do
not award the mark.

0 marks are awarded for 3.03

Accept abbreviations for unit

that convey the meaning.

(b) (Fe3+)2(O2-)3 1 Refer to General Marking

Principle (n) for guidance.
or
Both charges must be shown
3+ 2-
Fe 2 O 3 and correct

or Award zero marks for

(Fe3+)2 O2-3 Fe2O3

or Fe3+2O3

Fe3+2(O2-)3 Fe2O2-3

or 2Fe3+(O2-)3

Fe23+ O32-

(c) Exothermic or exothermal 1 Any mention of endothermic

negates the correct answer.
Refer General Marking
Principle (f) for guidance.

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
7. (a) Boil it 1 Any mention of filtering
or boil off the water negates the correct answer.
or heat it Refer to General Marking
or leave it for some Principle (g) for guidance.
time/overnight/next lesson
or leave it on the window ledge Award zero marks for leave it
or use Bunsen (burner) with no indication of
or appropriate diagram appropriate time or do
nothing.

Award zero marks awarded

for mention of burn or
burning. This negates the
correct answer.

(b) 0·2 with no working (2) 2 Allow follow through from

step 1

Award 1 mark for

Partial marking
0·1 --> 3·19
1 --> 31·9
3·19/159·5 = 0·02 (1)
Zero marks are awarded for
0·02/0·1 = 0·2 (1) only showing c=n/v where
(this step on its own 2 marks) the answer is not 0·2

Unit is not required however

or
if the wrong unit is given a
maximum of 1 mark out of 2
(3·19 in 100 cm3) can be awarded.
31·9 in 1000 cm3 or 1 litre (1)
Accept mol l-1 or mol/l (‘L’
31·9/159·5 = 0·2 (1) in place of ‘l’)
(this step on its own 2 marks)
Do not accept
mol/l-1 or mol-1 or mol l

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
8. (a) Method B (it) 1 If answer relates to method A
Complete combustion/more it must be clear that it is
oxygen/pure oxygen method A they are referring
Less/no heat loss (to surroundings) to.
Better insulation
Metal/platinum is a better If the method is not
conductor identified in the candidates
answer as method A or
or method B then assume that
the answer refers to method
Method A B.
Incomplete combustion
Less oxygen Award zero marks for
(More) heat loss to surroundings the beaker is made from
No draught shield/no insulation glass without the effect
Glass is a poor conductor or
Flame too far away from beaker the walls are thick without
the effect
or or
the water evaporates.
Any other reasonable answer

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
(b) 14 /14·2/14·21/14·212 with no 3 4·18 x 0·5 x 34 = 71·06
working (3) would be awarded 2 marks
(concept mark and follow
through)

Partial marking
4·18 x 0·5 x 58 = 121·22
using concept cmΔT with would be awarded 2 marks
c = 4·18 (concept mark and follow
through)
To be awarded the concept mark
candidates do not specifically need
to write cmΔT. The concept mark If Method A data is used i.e.
is awarded for using this 0·1 x 8, a maximum of 2
relationship with values - three marks can be awarded (1 for
values, one of which must be 4·18 concept mark and 1 for final
(1) answer 3·344).

using data correctly i.e. both If Method A data is used and

0·1 and 34 °C (1) no working shown award
zero marks (for answer 3·344
with no working).
final answer 14/14·2/14·21/14·212
(1) Ignore negative sign if
present.

If awarding partial marks, the mark Unit is not required however

for the final answer can only be if the wrong unit is given do
awarded if the concept mark has not award mark for final
been awarded. answer e.g. kJ-1 or kg is
incorrect

Accept kj, kJ, Kj or KJ.

4.18 x 100 x 34 = 14212(KJ) is

worth 2 marks as it contains
wrong data.

The answer in joules is

accepted but the units must
be given. e.g. 14212 J is
acceptable and would be
awarded 3 marks.

14212 on its own is not

acceptable without working.

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
9. (a) (Metal) ore/ores 1 Zero marks awarded for
mineral/alloy
These also negate the correct
answer.
Refer to General Marking
Principle (f) for guidance.

(b) (i) 4Al3+ + 6O2- 4Al + 3O2 1 Zero marks awarded for any
electrons shown in equation.
(or correct multiples)

All must be correct for 1 mark Ignore state symbols if given.

(ii) Ions free to move 1 Any mention of electrons

negates the correct answer.
or Refer to General Marking
Principle (g) for guidance.
ions able to move
The word ‘ion’ must be
or mentioned.

ions mobile Zero marks awarded for

they can move
or (charged) particles
or molecules
or electrons can move.

(c) Mg 1 Any other substance

indicated, in addition to Mg,
or negates the correct answer.
Refer General Marking
magnesium Principle (g) for guidance.

or

2Mg

or

Mg circled/highlighted/underlined
in equation.

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
10. This is an open ended question 3

1 mark: The student has

demonstrated a limited
understanding of the chemistry
involved. The candidate has made
some statement(s) which is/are
relevant to the situation, showing
that at least a little of the
chemistry within the problem is
understood.

2 marks: The student has

demonstrated a reasonable
understanding of the chemistry
involved. The student makes some
statement(s) which is/are relevant
to the situation, showing that the
problem is understood.

3 marks: The maximum available

mark would be awarded to a
student who has demonstrated a
good understanding of the
chemistry involved. The student
shows a good comprehension of the
chemistry of the situation and has
provided a logically correct answer
to the question posed. This type of
response might include a statement
of the principles involved, a
relationship or an equation, and
the application of these to respond
to the problem. This does not mean
the answer has to be what might be
termed an “excellent” answer or a
“complete” one.

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
11. (a) 2,8,6 1 Punctuation between
numbers is not required.
or
Zero marks awarded for
a correct target diagram values in the wrong order eg
6.8.2

(b) + 1 State symbols are not

Mg(g) → Mg (g) + e- required, however if shown
they must be correct ie (g)
+
Mg → Mg + e Negative charge on electron
is not needed.
+
Mg(g) → Mg + e-

+
Mg → Mg (g) +e

or

+
Mg(g) - e- → Mg (g)

etc.
(c) Decreases 1 Accept alternatives to
decreases e.g. goes down,
or gets less, gets lower

As you go from lithium to potassium If answer states trend is for

(alkali metals) it (ionisation energy) going across a period
decreases. or
specific elements not in a
or group award zero marks.

As you go from fluorine to bromine Zero marks awarded for as

(halogens) it (ionisation energy) you go from potassium to
decreases. lithium it decreases.

or Zero marks awarded for

relating ionisation energy to
as the atomic number in the group reactivity.
increases it decreases
If candidate answers the
question in terms of going up
a group this is acceptable as
long as they state both the
direction (going up a group)
and the trend (increases).

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
12. (a) But-2-ene 1 Refer to General Marking
Principle (b) for guidance.
or

2-butene Zero marks awarded for

butene

or

but-2-ane

or

butan-2-ene

(b) (Molecules/compounds 1 The same number of carbons

/hydrocarbons/alkenes) with same and hydrogens but different
molecular/chemical formula but a structure or atoms are
different structural formula arranged differently is
acceptable.

Different shape is not

acceptable.

Zero marks awarded for

‘general formula’ instead of
‘molecular formula’.

Zero marks awarded for

elements with......

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 Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
(c) Correct structural formula for 1 Accept
shortened structural formula
3-methylpent-2-ene or
full structural formula
or
or
2 ethyl but-1-ene combination of both

eg
Allow one H bonded to a
H H H
carbon to be missing as long
H C C C C C H as bond from carbon is
H H H H shown. Allow one bond
between a carbon and a
H C H
hydrogen to be missing as
H long as hydrogen is shown.
H H H
Refer to General Marking
H C C C C C H Principle (l) for guidance.
H H H H
H C H As the vertical bond is not to
the carbon, award zero
H
marks for
H H H H H H

H C C C C C H H C C C C C H
H H H H H H H H H H H H
H C C C C CH3 H C C C C CH3
H H H H H H
H H H H HH HH HH HH
H C H H C H
H C C C C CH3 C C C C H
HH CC CC CC CC CC HH
H H H HH H H H
HH HH HH HH
H C H H C H

H H CH2 2
CH

H H
H3C C C C C H
H H H
H C H
H

H H H H
H C C C C C H H3C CH3

H H H H
CH2

or mirror images

or correct shortened structural

formula e.g.
CH3CHC(CH3)CH2CH3

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
13. (a) Carboxyl 1 Zero marks awarded for
carboxylic (acid).

Zero marks awarded for –

COOH circled or drawn but
this does not negate the
correct answer ‘carboxyl’.
Refer to General Marking
Principle (h) for guidance.

(b) (i) Condensation (polymerisation) 1 Any mention of ‘addition’ or

any other reaction type
negates the correct answer.
Refer to General Marking
Principle (g) for guidance.

(ii) 1 Allow dot or ~ to represent

end bond. Ignore brackets or
n written outside the bracket
at side of repeating unit.

Allow one end bond to be

missing without penalty.

O-
Allow one hydrogen bonded
to a carbon to be missing as
long as bond from carbon is
shown. Allow one bond
between a carbon and a
or mirror images hydrogen to be missing as
long as hydrogen is shown.
Accept full or shortened structural Refer to General Marking
formula or combination of both. Principle (l) for guidance.

Zero marks awarded if

both end bonds are missing
or
both/either end has a H
or
both ends have an O
or
bond between carbon and
oxygen or another carbon is
missing.

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
14. (a) (i) Carbon monoxide 1 Zero marks awarded for Co or
cO
or

CO/2CO

(ii) Covalent 1 Ignore the mention of single

or double bonds.
Refer to General Marking
Principle (h) for guidance.

Accept covalent molecular/

covalent discrete/covalent
discrete molecular.
Do not accept molecular on
its own.

Do not accept covalent

network

The mention of ionic negates

the correct answer.
Refer to General Marking
Principle (g) for guidance.

(b) Distillation/distilling 1 Zero marks awarded for

fractional on its own,
however it does not negate
the correct answer.

Zero marks awarded for

‘evaporation then
condensation’.

(c) The sodium or chlorine or products 1 Award zero marks for

can be recycled/reused sodium or chlorine or
products could be sold etc.
or However, this does not
negate a correct answer.
Chlorine can be used in the first
step A statement about recycling
or reusing for anything
or outwith this process on its
own should be awarded zero
Sodium can be used in final step marks but does not negate a
correct answer.
Any mention of ‘will not
pollute’ etc. is awarded zero
marks on its own but does
not negate a correct answer.

Zero marks awarded for ‘it

can be recycled’ as ‘it’ refers
to sodium chloride.

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
15. (a) 16 1 Unit is not required however
if the wrong unit is given do
not award mark.

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
(b) 0·0032/3·2 x 10-3 with no working 3 Allow follow through from
or correctly rounded answer (3) part 15(a).
Refer to General Marking
Partial marking Principle (k) for guidance.

0·0050 x 0·016 = 0·00008 mol I2 (1) Candidates should not be

penalised if 16 (or volume
from part a) and 25 (volume
0·00008 mol of Vit C (1)
of vitamin C solution) are
(this step on its own gets 2 marks)
both expressed in cm3.

If candidate expresses one

0·00008/0·025 = 0·0032/3·2 x 10-3
volume in cm3 and the other
(1)
in litres then a maximum of
(this step on its own gets 3 marks)
two marks can be awarded.
or
If candidate only calculates
number of moles of iodine
0·0050 x 16 = 0·08 mol I2 (1)
the volume must be in litres
to be awarded 1 mark i.e.
0·08 mol of Vit C (1) 0·0050 x 16 = 0·08 mol I2 on
(this step on its own gets 2 marks) its own with no further
working is awarded zero
marks.
0·08/25 = 0·0032/3·2 x 10-3 (1)
(this step on its own gets 3 marks) Zero marks are awarded if
values for C, V and n are
or given but not used in an
appropriate method.
C1 x 25 = 0·0050 x 16 (1)
1 1 (1) For method using relationship
shown in the data book
C1 x 25 = 0·08 1 mark is awarded for the
(this step on its own gets 2 marks) correct pairings of volume (in
the same unit) and
concentration.
C1 = 0·0032/3·2 x 10-3 (1)
(this step on its own gets 3 marks) 1 mark is awarded for the
correct mole ratio being
or applied.

C1 x 0.025 = 0·0050 x 0.016 (1) 1 mark is awarded for the

1 1 (1) correct arithmetic. This mark
can only be awarded if an
C1 x 0.025 = 0·00008 appropriate method has been
(this step on its own gets 2 marks) used.

Unit is not required however

C1 = 0·0032/3·2 x 10-3 (1) if the wrong unit is given
(this step on its own gets 3 marks) then the final mark cannot
be awarded.
Accept mol l-1 or mol/l
OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
METHOD but not mol/l-1 or mol-1 or
mol l

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Question Answer Max Mark Additional Guidance
16. 1 mark: The student has 3
demonstrated a limited
understanding of the chemistry
involved. The candidate has made
some statement(s) which is/are
relevant to the situation, showing
that at least a little of the
chemistry within the problem is
understood.
2 marks: The student has
demonstrated a reasonable
understanding of the chemistry
involved. The student makes some
statement(s) which is/are relevant
to the situation, showing that the
problem is understood.
3 marks: The maximum available
mark would be awarded to a
student who has demonstrated a
good understanding of the
chemistry involved. The student
shows a good comprehension of the
chemistry of the situation and has
provided a logically correct answer
to the question posed. This type of
response might include a statement
of the principles involved, a
relationship or an equation, and
the application of these to respond
to the problem. This does not
mean the answer has to be what
might be termed an “excellent”
answer or a “complete” one.

[END OF MARKING INSTRUCTIONS]

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