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Paper
Paper 4 Theory (Extended)
Total marks
80
Questions
6
Code on the paper
0620/42/M/J/21
0620_s21_ms_42.pdf

0620/42 mark scheme, question by question

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Question 110 marks

Question

The symbols of the elements of Period 3 of the Periodic Table are shown. Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar Answer the following questions about these elements. Each element may be used once, more than once or not at all. Write the symbol of an element which: (a) is malleable . …… [1] (b) has only two electrons in its outermost shell . …… [1] (c) forms an oxide which leads to acid rain . …… [1] (d) forms an ion with a 2– charge . …… [1] (e) is extracted from an ore called bauxite . …… [1] (f) does not form an oxide . …… [1] (g) forms an oxide with a macromolecular structure . …… [1] (h) forms an amphoteric oxide . …… [1] (i) exists as diatomic molecules . …… [1] (j) forms a binary compound with hydrogen that is a strong acid. . …… [1] [Total: 10]

Mark scheme

1(a) Na or Mg or Al 1 1(b) Mg 1 1(c) S 1 1(d) S 1 1(e) Al 1 1(f) Ar 1 1(g) Si 1 1(h) Al 1 1(i) Cl 1 1(j) Cl 1

Question 219 marks

Question

Silver has an atomic number of 47. (a) Naturally occurring atoms of silver are 107Ag and 109Ag. (i) State the name given to atoms of the same element with different nucleon numbers. . …… [1] (ii) Complete the table to show the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in each atom and ion of silver shown. 47Ag 47Ag 107 109 + protons neutrons electrons [3] (iii) Complete this definition of relative atomic mass. Relative atomic mass is the …… mass of naturally occurring atoms of an element on a scale where the …… atom has a mass of exactly …… units. [3] (iv) A sample of silver has a relative atomic mass of 108.0. Deduce the percentage of 107Ag present in this sample of silver. . …… [1] (b) Silver nitrate is a salt of silver made by reacting silver oxide with an acid. Write the formula of the acid which reacts with silver oxide to form silver nitrate. . …… [1] (c) Aqueous silver nitrate is a colourless solution containing Ag+(aq) ions. (i) Describe what is seen when aqueous silver nitrate is added to aqueous sodium iodide, NaI(aq). . …… [1] (ii) Write the ionic equation for the reaction between aqueous silver nitrate and aqueous sodium iodide. Include state symbols. . …… [3] (d) In the positive test for aqueous nitrate ions, aqueous sodium hydroxide and one other substance are warmed with the nitrate ions. Name this other substance and the gas formed. name of substance …… name of gas . …… [2] (e) When silver nitrate is exposed to sunlight, silver is formed. Name the type of reaction which needs light to make it happen. . …… [1] (f) Members of one homologous series only react with chlorine in the presence of sunlight. (i) Name a member of this homologous series. . …… [1] (ii) Name two products that form when the compound in (i) reacts with chlorine. 1 . …… 2 . …… [2] [Total: 19]

Mark scheme

2(a)(i) isotopes 1 2(a)(ii) mark by row 3 107Ag 109Ag+ p 47 47 n 60 62 e 47 46 2(a)(iii) average / mean 3 12C 12 2(a)(iv) 50(%) 1 2(b) HNO3 1 2(c)(i) yellow precipitate 1 2(c)(ii) Ag+(aq) + vI–(aq) → AgI(s) 3 AgI (as only product) (1) Ag+ and I– (as only reactants) (1) state symbols (1) 2(d) aluminium (1) 2 ammonia (1) 2(e) photochemical 1 2(f)(i) any named alkane 1 2(f)(ii) name of organic product derived from 2(f)(i) (1) 2 hydrogen chloride / HCl (1)

Question 37 marks

Question

Sodium hydrogencarbonate is found in baking powder. When sodium hydrogencarbonate is heated it forms three products. 2NaHCO3 → Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2 (a) Name the type of reaction that takes place when sodium hydrogencarbonate reacts in this way. . …… [1] (b) Calculate the volume of carbon dioxide formed at room temperature and pressure when 12.6 g of NaHCO3 is heated using the following steps: ● determine the mass of one mole of NaHCO3 …… g ● calculate the number of moles of NaHCO3 used …… moles ● determine the number of moles of carbon dioxide formed …… moles ● calculate the volume of carbon dioxide formed at room temperature and pressure. …… dm3 [4] (c) Limewater is aqueous calcium hydroxide. Carbon dioxide turns limewater milky because a white precipitate forms. Write the formula of: ● calcium hydroxide . …… ● the white precipitate that forms when limewater turns milky. . …… [2] [Total: 7]

Mark scheme

3(a) (thermal) decomposition 1 3(b) 84 (1) 4 12.6 / 84 = 0.15(00) (1) 0.15(00) / 2 = 0.075(00) (1) 0.075(0) × 24.0 = 1.8 (1) 3(c) Ca(OH)2 (1) 2 CaCO3 (1)

Question 412 marks

Question

A student carries out an electrolysis experiment using the apparatus shown. wire + – carbon electrodes dilute aqueous sodium chloride The student uses dilute aqueous sodium chloride. (a) State the name given to any solution which undergoes electrolysis. . …… [1] (b) Hydroxide ions are discharged at the anode. (i) Complete the ionic half-equation for this reaction. ……OH–(aq) → …… + O2(g) + 4e–[2] (ii) Explain how the ionic half-equation shows the hydroxide ions are being oxidised. . …… [1] (c) Describe what the student observes at the cathode. . …… [1] (d) Write the ionic half-equation for the reaction at the cathode. . …… [2] (e) The student repeats the experiment using concentrated aqueous sodium chloride. (i) Describe what the student observes at: ● the cathode …… ● the anode. . …… [2] (ii) The student added litmus to the solution after the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride. State the colour seen in the solution. Give a reason for your answer. colour of solution …… reason . …… [2] (f) Carbon electrodes are used because they are inert. State another element that can be used instead of carbon. . …… [1] [Total: 12]

Mark scheme

4(a) electrolyte 1 4(b)(i) 4OH– → 2H2O + O2 + 4e– 2 balance of charge (1) rest of equation (1) 4(b)(ii) (OH–(aq) ions) lose electrons 1 4(c) fizzing 1 4(d) 2H+ + 2e– → H2 2 species correct (1) fully correct equation (1) 4(e)(i) fizzing (1) 2 green gas (1) 4(e)(ii) (litmus turns) blue and alkali / base forms (1) 2 Sodium hydroxide / NaOH (forming) (1) 4(f) platinum 1

Question 520 marks

Question

This question is about compounds of nitrogen. (a) Nitrogen reacts with lithium to form lithium nitride, Li3N. (i) Write the chemical equation for the reaction between lithium and nitrogen. . …… [2] (ii) Lithium nitride is ionically bonded. Complete the diagram to show the electronic structure of the nitride ion. Show the charge on the nitride ion. N [2] (b) Nitrogen reacts with fluorine to form nitrogen trifluoride, NF3. (i) The chemical equation can be represented as shown. N≡N + 3 F–F 2 F–N–F F Some bond energies are shown in the table. bond bond energy in kJ / mol N≡N 945 F–F 160 N–F 300 Calculate the energy change for the reaction between nitrogen and fluorine, using the following steps: ● energy taken in to break bonds …… kJ ● energy released when bonds are formed …… kJ ● energy change during the reaction. …… kJ / mol [3] (ii) Use your answer to (i) to deduce whether this reaction is endothermic or exothermic. Explain your answer. . …… . …… [1] (iii) Complete the dot-and-cross diagram to show the electron arrangement in a molecule of NF3. Use dots for nitrogen electrons and crosses for fluorine electrons. Show outer electrons only. F N F F [3] (c) Lithium nitride melts at 813 °C. Nitrogen trifluoride melts at –206 °C. Explain in terms of attractive forces why lithium nitride has a much higher melting point than nitrogen trifluoride. In your answer refer to the types of attractive forces between particles and their relative strengths. . …… . …… . …… . …… [3] (d) Ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3, is a compound of nitrogen. (i) Calculate the percentage by mass of nitrogen in ammonium nitrate. percentage by mass of nitrogen = …… [2] (ii) State a use of ammonium nitrate in agriculture. . …… [1] (iii) State the name of a compound that will displace ammonia from ammonium nitrate. . …… [1] (e) Ammonia is a base which forms a weakly alkaline solution when dissolved in water. (i) Define the term base. . …… [1] (ii) Suggest the pH of aqueous ammonia. . …… [1] [Total: 20]

Mark scheme

5(a)(i) 6Li + N2 → 2Li3N 2 N2 as reactant (1) rest of equation (1) 5(a)(ii) new octet of 8 electrons consisting of 5 crosses and 3 dots in second shell (1) 2 charge of 3– (1) 5(b)(i) bonds broken [945 + (3 × 160)] = 1425 (1) 3 bonds formed (2 × 3 × 300) = 1800 (1) energy change = M1 – M2 = 1425 – 1800 = –375 (1) 5(b)(ii) Answer must reflect answer in 5(b)(i) 1 exothermic and more energy released (in bond formation) than used/taken in (in bond breaking) 5(b)(iii) N with 1 bonding pair with each F (1) 3 2 non-bonding dots for N (1) 6 non-bonding crosses for F (1) 5(c) ionic bonds in Li3N (1) 3 attraction between molecules in NF3 (1) weaker attraction (between particles) in NF3 ORA (1) 5(d)(i) rfm of NH4NO3 = 80 (1) 2 mass of N = 2 × 14 = 28 and percentage N = 100 × 28 / 80 = 35% (1) 5(d)(ii) fertiliser 1 5(d)(iii) calcium hydroxide 1 5(e)(i) proton acceptor 1 5(e)(ii) 7 < × ⩽ 11 1

Question 612 marks

Question

Molecules A and B can form condensation polymers. A B HO OH HOOC COOH (a) Each molecule has two identical functional groups. (i) Name the functional group in B. . …… [1] (ii) Draw the part of the structure of the synthetic polymer that would form when two molecules of A and two molecules of B combine. Show all of the bonds in the linkages. [3] (iii) Name the other product formed when molecules of A and B undergo polymerisation. . …… [1] (b) Molecule A is a simple sugar unit which can be made by hydrolysis of complex carbohydrates. (i) Draw part of the complex carbohydrate that could be hydrolysed to make molecules of A. Include one linkage and show all of the bonds in the linkage. [1] (ii) State two sets of conditions which could be used to hydrolyse the complex carbohydrate to form A. 1 . …… 2 . …… [2] (iii) Name the technique used to identify the individual sugar units made by the hydrolysis of a complex carbohydrate. . …… [1] (c) Ethanol can be made from the simple sugar glucose, C6H12O6. (i) State the name of this process. . …… [1] (ii) Complete the chemical equation for this reaction. C6H12O6 →[2] [Total: 12] The Periodic Table of Elements Group I II III IV V VI VII VIII 1 2 H He hydrogen helium Key 1 4 3 4 atomic number 5 6 7 8 9 10 Li Be atomic symbol B C N O F Ne lithium beryllium name boron carbon nitrogen oxygen fluorine neon 7 9 relative atomic mass 11 12 14 16 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar sodium magnesium aluminium silicon phosphorus sulfur chlorine argon 23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr potassium calcium scandium titanium vanadium chromium manganese iron cobalt nickel copper zinc gallium germanium arsenic selenium bromine krypton 39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 84 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe rubidium strontium yttrium zirconium niobium molybdenum technetium ruthenium rhodium palladium silver cadmium indium tin antimony tellurium iodine xenon 16 85 88 89 91 93 96 – 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131 55 56 57–71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 lanthanoids Cs Ba Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn caesium barium hafnium tantalum tungsten rhenium osmium iridium platinum gold mercury thallium lead bismuth polonium astatine radon 133 137 178 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209 – – – 87 88 89–103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 114 116 actinoids Fr Ra Rf Db Sg Bh Hs Mt Ds Rg Cn Fl Lv francium radium rutherfordium dubnium seaborgium bohrium hassium meitnerium darmstadtium roentgenium copernicium flerovium livermorium – – – – – – – – – – – – – 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 lanthanoids La Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu lanthanum cerium praseodymium neodymium promethium samarium europium gadolinium terbium dysprosium holmium erbium thulium ytterbium lutetium 139 140 141 144 – 150 152 157 159 163 165 167 169 173 175 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 actinoids Ac Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr actinium thorium protactinium uranium neptunium plutonium americium curium berkelium californium einsteinium fermium mendelevium nobelium lawrencium – 232 231 238 – – – – – – – – – – – The volume of one mole of any gas is 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).

Mark scheme

6(a)(i) carboxylic acid 1 6(a)(ii) any correct displayed ester link between any two blocks showing all atoms and all bonds (1) 3 correct orientation of three displayed inter-block ester links with correct orientation (1) continuation bonds on polyester (1) 6(a)(iii) water 1 6(b)(i) two blocks linked by –O– 1 6(b)(ii) acid (and heat) (1) 2 enzymes (ignore names) (1) 6(b)(iii) chromatography 1 6(c)(i) fermentation 1 6(c)(ii) C6H12O6 → 2C2H5OH + 2CO2 2 C2H5OH (1) rest of equation (1)

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