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February/March 2023 Variant 2 1
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For Examination from 2023 33

February/March 2022 Variant 2 41

May/June 2022 Variant 1 48
May/June 2022 Variant 2 55
May/June 2022 Variant 3 62
October/November 2022 Variant 1 69
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February/March 2021 Variant 2 92

May/June 2021 Variant 1 100
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October/November 2021 Variant 1 125
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February/March 2020 Variant 2 148

May/June 2020 Variant 1 155
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October/November 2020 Variant 1 178
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For Examination from 2020 202
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October/November 2019 Variant 1 233
October/November 2019 Variant 2 239
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February/March 2018 Variant 2 252

May/June 2018 Variant 1 258
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October/November 2018 Variant 1 276
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February/March 2017 Variant 2 295

May/June 2017 Variant 1 299
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October/November 2017 Variant 1 311
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February/March 2016 Variant 2 324

May/June 2016 Variant 1 329
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CHEMISTRY 0620/62
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical February/March 2023
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the February/March 2023 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this should
be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a  10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) water-bath / trough 1

1(b) larger surface area 1

1(c)(i) Bunsen (burner) 1

1(c)(ii) one arrow pointing upwards in each of the areas shown 1

1(d) it is air 1

1(e) M1 suck back / water goes into tube 1

M2 test-tube / boiling tube breaks / cracks 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) M1 mass ammonium chloride 5.25 g in all 5 experiments 1

M2 total volume of water completed correctly (8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10.0) 1

M3 all five temperatures completed correctly (78.5, 67.0, 60.0, 53.5, 49.0) 1

M4 all volumes and temperatures are recorded to one decimal place 1

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2(b) M1 y-axis scale is linear with each large square = 10 °C 1

M2 and M3 all points plotted correctly 2

M4 best fit line, this should be a curve 1

2(c) M1 suitable extrapolation of line shown 1

M2 correct working shown on graph to show where value read 1

M3 correct reading from working shown on graph 1

2(d) 66 / 65.6 / 65.63 / 65.625 1

2(e) solubility increases as temperature increases 1

or
solubility decreases as temperature decreases

2(f)(i) more accurate 1

2(f)(ii) burettes can measure variable volumes 1

or
volumetric pipettes not available in required volumes / measure fixed volumes

2(g) M1 fewer points / less data / fewer results 1

M2 poor(er) graph 1

2(h) ammonium chloride will not (all) dissolve 1

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3(a) orange-red (flame) 1

3(b) M1 white precipitate 1

M2 (precipitate) remains / does not dissolve / insoluble / white precipitate 1

3(c) (damp red) litmus (paper) turns blue 1

3(d) no change / no reaction / no precipitate 1

3(e) any pH in range 1 to 3 1

3(f) carbon dioxide / CO2 1

3(g) hydrogen (ion) / H+ 1

sulfate (ion) / SO42– 1

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4 MP1 react metal(s) with hydrochloric acid in a suitable container (beaker / flask / test-tube) 6

fair test – max 3

MP2 same / specified / stated / known volume of acid

MP3 some / known / stated concentration of acid

MP4 same / known / stated / measured (start) temperature of acid

MP5 same / stated / specified mass or moles of metal

measurement
MP6 time until all solid gone
OR
MP6 time until set volume of gas collected
OR
MP6 measure volume of gas after a set time
OR
MP6 measure temperature after reaction over / after a fixed time / highest temperature

conclusion
MP7 shortest time is most reactive
OR
MP7 largest volume of gas in set time is most reactive
OR
MP7 largest temperature / highest temperature change is most reactive

If more than one method given, marks are awarded for the highest scoring method

max 6

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2023 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some
Cambridge O Level components.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

 the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
 the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
 the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

 marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond
the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
 marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
 marks are not deducted for errors
 marks are not deducted for omissions
 answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for
any correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other
syllabus terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme
where necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

 The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
 Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
 Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
 Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
 Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded
by the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a  10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) (conical) flask 1

1(b) (the sugars) dissolve fast(er) 1

1(c) M1 filtration 1

M2 minimum is a diagram to show a filter funnel lined with filter paper: 1

1(d) fermentation occurs between 25 °C and 35 °C / enzymes denatured (at high temperatures) 1

1(e) turns (from colourless to) milky 1

1(f) (there are) no more bubbles (in limewater) 1

1(g) (fractional) distillation 1

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2(a) M1 final and initial burette reading for experiment 1 correct (18.3 and 0.6) 1

M2 final and initial burette reading for experiment 2 correct (21.0 and 9.2) 1

M3 both titres correct 17.7 and 11.8) 1

M4 all volumes recorded consistently to 1 dp or better 1

2(b) to make solid easier to see / so colour (change) easier to see 1

2(c)(i) to clean / remove solution A 1

2(c)(ii) to remove water 1

2(c)(iii) M1 more solution B needed 1

M2 as more (than 25 cm3 of) aqueous ammonia in flask 1

2(d)(i) solution B 1
and
as a smaller volume was needed / smaller titre

2(d)(ii) 1.5, ecf from results 1

2(e) repeat experiment 1

and
compare

2(f) M1 7.1 or calculated value of titre in experiment 1  2.5 1

M2 cm3 1

2(g) advantage: (more) accurate 1

disadvantage: slower / takes longer 1

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Question Answer Marks

3(a) hydrated / contains water 1

3(b) ammonia / NH3 1

3(c) solid C does not contain chloride, bromide or iodide ions 1

3(d) M1 ammonium / NH4+ 1

M2 iron(III) / Fe3+ 1

M3 sulfate / SO42- 1

3(e) M1 white precipitate 1

M2 dissolves / forms a colourless solution 1

3(f) (pink/purple / lilac solution) becomes colourless / decolourised 1

3(g) no change / remains colourless 1

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Question Answer Marks

4 any 6 from 6

MP1 adds cobalt(II) oxide to (dilute) sulfuric acid in a suitable container

MP2 cobalt(II) oxide is in excess

MP3 the mixture is stirred / mixed

MP4 the acid / mixture is heated/warmed

MP5 filter (to remove (excess) cobalt(II) oxide)

MP6 heat filtrate / solution / leave to evaporate (reject heat to dryness)

MP7 filter out crystals / description of drying crystals

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CHEMISTRY 0620/62
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2023
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2023 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some
Cambridge O Level components.

This document consists of 7 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

 the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
 the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
 the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

 marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond
the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
 marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
 marks are not deducted for errors
 marks are not deducted for omissions
 answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for
any correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other
syllabus terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme
where necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

 The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
 Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
 Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
 Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
 Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded
by the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a  10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) beaker 1

1(b) arrow pointing upwards towards lead oxide 1

1(c) (the powder has) larger surface area / reacts faster / rate increases 1

1(d) M1 (ice) cools (steam / vapour / gas) 1

M2 (steam / vapour / gas) condenses / water (collects / forms) 1

1(e) (methane is) flammable 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) M1 all five times correct (116, 80, 69, 46, 21) 1

M2 all times shown in seconds only 1

M3 all temperatures correct (20.5, 27.0, 30.0, 37.0, 46.5) 1

M4 all temperatures shown to 1 dp 1

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2(b) M1 y-axis scale in linear and points extend over halfway up scale 1

M2 and M3 all points plotted correctly 2

M4 best fit line 1

2(c) experiment 5 1

2(d) M1 working shown on graph at 55 s 1

M2 correct value for temperature from their graph 1

2(e) M1 insulation / reduces heat loss 1

M2 temperature remains (more) constant / changes less / does not change / is maintained 1

2(f)(i) (burette) (more) accurate (than a measuring cylinder) 1

2(f)(ii) reaction starts while still adding the sodium thiosulfate / slow (to add) 1

2(g) otherwise it will react while it is being heated / temperature increases while it is reacting / reaction starts at a lower 1
temperature

2(h) M1 times shorter / decrease 1

M2 less depth to look through 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) M1 use of a wire / splint to get substance into a flame 1

M2 putting sample INTO flame and identifying (Bunsen) flame as roaring / blue / non-luminous / hot 1

3(b) ammonia / NH3 1

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3(c) M1 barium / Ba2+ 1

M2 nitrate / NO3– 1

3(d) white precipitate 1

3(e) M1 fizzing / bubbles / effervescence 1

M2 limewater becomes milky 1

3(f) M1 green precipitate 1

M2 remains in excess / does not dissolve / green precipitate 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any 6 from: 6

MP1 stated / known mass of polish / weigh polish

MP2 add nitric acid
MP3 nitric acid and polish / solid combined in a suitable container
MP4 warm / heat (polish and acid / water)
MP5 filter (wash) and dry residue / solid
MP6 find the mass of the silicon(IV) oxide
MP7 percentage = (mass of SiO2 / mass of polish)  100

max 6

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2023 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some
Cambridge O Level components.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

 the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
 the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
 the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

 marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond
the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
 marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
 marks are not deducted for errors
 marks are not deducted for omissions
 answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for
any correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other
syllabus terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme
where necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

 The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
 Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
 Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
 Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
 Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded
by the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a  10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Examples of how to apply the list rule

State three reasons…. [3]

A 1 Correct  F 1 Correct 

2 Correct  2 (4 responses) 2 Correct 

2
3 Wrong  3 Correct 
CON (of 3.) (discount 3)

B 1 Correct, Correct , 
G 1 Correct 
(4 responses) 2 Correct  3
(5 responses) 2 Correct 
3 Wrong ignore 3
3 Correct 
Correct ignore
CON (of 4.) ignore
C 1 Correct 

(4 responses) 2 Correct, Wrong ,  2

H 1 Correct 
3 Correct ignore
(4 responses) 2 Correct 
2
3 CON (of 2.) (discount 2)
D 1 Correct  Correct 
(4 responses) 2 Correct, CON (of 2.) , (discount 2) 2
3 Correct 
I 1 Correct 

(4 responses) 2 Correct 
2
E 1 Correct  3 Correct 
CON (of 2.) (discount 2)
(4 responses) 2 Correct  3
3 Correct, Wrong 

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Question Answer Marks

1(a)(i) fractional distillation 1

1(a)(ii) A condenser 1

B beaker 1

1(a)(iii) An arrow pointing to the round bottom flask anywhere below the top of the liquid 1

1(b)(i) residue 1

1(b)(ii) pour (distilled) water through / over it 1

1(b)(iii) crystallisation (of sodium chloride) / evaporation (of water) 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) M1 all masses of sodium carbonate and citric acid correct (5.0, 5.0, 5.0, 5.0, 5.0 and 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0) 1

M2 and M3 all temperatures correct 2

(25.0; 11.5; 5.0; 0.5; –1.0; –2.0)

M4 all values shown to 1 dp 1

2(b) M1 y-axis scale in linear and points extend over halfway up scale above zero 1

M2 and M3 all points plotted correctly 2

M4 curved line of best-fit 1

2(c) endothermic 1
and
because the temperature decreased

2(d) experiment 6 1

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Question Answer Marks

2(e) M1 working shown on graph at 3.5 g 1

M2 correct value from their graph 1

2(f) any 2 from: 2

 so that the sodium carbonate mix together
 so they react
 so the temperature is the same throughout the mixture

2(g) M1 insulation 1

M2 reduces heat being gained from the surroundings / keeps temperature lower / stops temperature going up 1
OR
M1 prevents heat loss / prevents heat gain / prevents energy exchange with surroundings
M2 stops temperature going up / reduces increase in temperature (after reaction has ended)

Question Answer Marks

3(a) hydrated / contains water 1

3(b) not a sulfite 1

3(c) M1 aluminium / Al 3+ 1

M2 zinc / Zn2+ 1

3(d) M1 potassium / K+ 1

M2 sulfate / SO42– 1

3(e) M1 effervescence / bubbles / fizzing 1

M2 lime water turns milky 1

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Question Answer Marks

3(f) M1 blue precipitate 1

M2 does not dissolve in excess 1

3(g) white precipitate 1

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Question Answer Marks

4 any 6 from: 6

add excess solute, find mass not dissolved

MP1 method is repeated for both ethanol and water
MP2 volume of ethanol / water known / stated / measured
MP3 solid added to solvent in a suitable container
MP4 add known / stated / measured mass of oxalic acid / solid to the solvent
MP5 shake / mix / stir
MP6 filter and find mass of solid left
MP7 smallest mass of solid is solvent in which it is the most soluble

OR

add solute gradually, stop when no more dissolves

MP1 method is repeated for both ethanol and water
MP2 volume of ethanol / water known / stated / measured
MP3 solid added to solvent in a suitable container
MP4 add stated / known mass / measure of ethanedioic acid
MP5 shake / mix / stir
MP6 if all dissolved, add more
MP7 largest mass / most measures added is solvent in which it is the most soluble

OR

add excess solute, find mass that dissolves

MP1 method is repeated for both ethanol and water
MP2 volume of ethanol / water known / stated / measured
MP3 solid added to solvent in a suitable container
MP4 add known / stated / measured mass of ethanedioic acid / solid to the solvent
MP5 shake / mix / stir
MP6 filter and heat solution to evaporate all solvent and weigh solid left
MP7 smallest mass of solid is solvent in which it is the most soluble

max 6

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the specific
content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking
principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

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• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade
descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.
2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.
3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).
4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

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5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this should
be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.
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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1 and
10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.
7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Abbreviations used in the Mark Scheme

• ; separates marking points

• / separates alternatives within a marking point
• R reject
• I ignore (mark as if this material was not present)
• A accept (a less than ideal answer which should be marked correct)
• COND indicates mark is conditional on previous marking point
• OWTTE or words to that effect (accept other ways of expressing the same idea)
• AW alternate wording (where responses vary more than usual)
• underline actual word given must be used by candidate (grammatical variants accepted)
• max indicates the maximum number of marks that can be awarded
• ECF credit a correct statement that follows a previous wrong response
• () the word / phrase in brackets is not required, but sets the context
• ORA or reverse argument
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Question Answer Marks

1(a) X conical flask 1
Y measuring cylinder 1
1(b) test: lighted splint AND result: (squeaky) pop 1
1(c)(i) volumes: 1
Experiment 1: 80 AND Experiment 2: 40
1(c)(ii) different mass of magnesium / half the mass of magnesium has been used in Experiment 2 1
3
1(c)(iii) sketched line levels out at 80 cm 1
sketched line is steeper than printed Experiment 1 line, at start 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) Experiment 1 final = 29.5, initial = 4.1 1
Experiment 2 final = 29.1, initial = 16.4 1
differences completed correctly (25.4, 12.7) 1

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all volumes to 1 decimal place or better 1
2(b) (from) blue (to) colourless 1
2(c)(i) solution A 1
AND
greater volume of acid was used in the titration
2(c)(ii) 2:1 1
2(d) 10.16 OR 10.2 to 1 d.p. 1
units: cm3 1
2(e)(i) to clean / remove substances left from Experiment 1 1
2(e)(ii) does not change amount / moles of sodium hydroxide 1
2(f) effect on volume: no effect 1
reason: temperature does not change the amount of sodium hydroxide present 1
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2(g)(i) repeat AND compare 1

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2(g)(ii) volumetric pipette / burette 1
2(h) fair test use equal volumes of A and B 1
dependent variable measured measure mass / height of precipitate formed / volume of aqueous barium chloride used 1
conclusion more concentrated sodium hydroxide would form the most precipitate (mass or height) / would require a larger 1
volume of aqueous barium chloride

Question Answer Marks

Tests on solid C
3(a) no change / reaction / precipitate or no observation 1
3(b) white precipitate 1
3(c) green precipitate 1
remains / insoluble in excess 1
Tests on solid D

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3(d) Any three from: 3
• use of clean wire with solid sample / fresh splint soaked in (concentrated) solution
• blue / roaring / hot flame
• put wire / splint into flame
• observe and record the flame colour produced
3(e) calcium / Ca2+ 1
chloride / Cl – 1

CaCl 2 scores both marks

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4 Any six from: 6
• chromatography
• pencil baseline / origin
• apply orange colour to paper
• and samples of both E110 and E129
• depth of solvent is below base line / spots on chromatogram
• allow the solvent to travel up the paper
• use a ruler to measure the distance / heights of spots of E-colours against orange drink
• conclusion based on height of spots / comparison to known Rf values

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the February/March 2022 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this should
be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) decreases / goes down 1

gas / carbon dioxide escapes / lost / released (from flask) 1

1(b)(i) gas/carbon dioxide cannot escape (so the mass will not change when a bung is used) 1

1(b)(ii) trap / prevent / stop acid spray 1

1(c) calcium carbonate 1

1(d) filter (to remove calcium carbonate) 1

heat (to evaporate water) 1

until crystals start to form / point of crystallisation / until saturated (then leave to cool) / until half evaporated 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) all initial temperatures correct (21.0, 21.0, 21.0, 21.5, 21.5, 21.5) 1

all final temperatures correct (25.5, 27.5, 30.0, 32.5, 34.0, 39.5) 2

all temperature changes in calculated correctly (4.5, 6.5, 9.0, 11.0, 12.5, 18.0) 1

all temperature readings and calculated temperature changes are show to 1 dp 1

2(b) y-axis scale is linear and points extend over halfway up scale 1

all points plotted correctly 2

best fit straight line 1

line extended to (0,0) 1

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2(c) correct working shown on graph 1

correct reading from their working shown on graph 1

2(d) 9 °C / halved 1

double the volume of water (to be heated) 1

2(e) change: use a polystyrene cup / insulation / lid 1

explanation: reduce / less heat lost 1

change: use a burette (for the water) 1

explanation: (more) accurate (than a measuring cylinder) 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) blue-green (flame) 1

3(b) (light/pale) blue precipitate 1

dissolves / forms a solution 1

deep(er) blue 1

3(c) cream precipitate 1

3(d) any pH in range 8 to 14 1

3(e) calcium / Ca2+ 1

hydroxide / OH– 1

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Question Answer Marks

4 1 mark each for any 6 from: 6

• known/specified volume of fizzy drink

• warmed/heated
• in a suitable container
• gas collected in inverted measuring cylinder over water or in a (gas) syringe
• until no more gas collected / all carbon dioxide given off / no more bubbles
• volume of gas measured / recorded
• volume of gas in 1 dm3 = volume collected × 1000 / volume used

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2022 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some
Cambridge O Level components.

This document consists of 7 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

 the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
 the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
 the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

 marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
 marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
 marks are not deducted for errors
 marks are not deducted for omissions
 answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

 The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
 Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
 Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
 Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this should
be treated as a single incorrect response.
 Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a  10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) W (filter) funnel 1

X test-tube / boiling tube 1

1(b) to cool (the steam to form water) / to turn steam to water / to condense (the steam) / so water condenses 1

1(c) measure boiling point = 100 (°C) 1

or
measure freezing point = 0 (°C)

1(d) limewater / calcium hydroxide (solution) 1

1(e) contains carbon or hydrogen 1

1(f) use (acidified) potassium manganate(VII) 1

changes from purple to colourless 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) both temperatures recorded correctly (25.0, 34.0) 1

all eight measuring cylinder volumes correct (27, 48, 65, 78, 86, 89, 90, 90) 1

2(b) both temperatures recorded correctly (25.5, 31.0) 1

both temperatures recorded 1 dp in (b) 1

all eight measuring cylinder volumes correct (12, 23, 33, 42, 50, 57, 62, 65) 1

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Question Answer Marks

2(c) y-axis scale in linear and points extend over halfway up scale 1

all points for Experiment 1 and 2 plotted correctly 2

two best fit curves 1

lines both extended to (0,0) and are labelled 1

2(d) correct working shown on graph 1

correct reading from their working shown on graph. 1

cm3 1

2(e) solution C is more concentrated than solution D 1

as reaction is faster 1

2(f)(i) increases 1

2(f)(ii) none / stays the same 1

2(f)(iii) use a water bath 1

2(g) minimise gas loss / escape 1

2(h) (more points / data so) better / smoother graph / curve / line 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) (red) litmus becomes blue 1

ammonia / NH3 1

3(b) no change / (remains) colourless 1

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Question Answer Marks

3(c) white precipitate 1

3(d) any in range 2–6 1

3(e) hydrogen / H+ 1

Question Answer Marks

4  filter the water (1) 6

and any five from:

 specified volume of water / filtrate
 placed in a suitable container and heated in this container (evaporating basin / beaker)
 heat/warm (to evaporate water)
 (heat) until all water gone / to dryness / to constant mass
 find mass of solid left
 concentration = mass  1000  volume used

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2022 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some
Cambridge O Level components.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

 the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
 the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
 the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

 marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
 marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
 marks are not deducted for errors
 marks are not deducted for omissions
 answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for
any correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other
syllabus terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme
where necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

 The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
 Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
 Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
 Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
 Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded
by the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a  10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) A boiling tube / test-tube 1

B measuring cylinder 1

1(b) water / H2O 1

1(c) arrow to show heating must have head pointing towards the tube and the arrowhead must be between the two lines shown 1

1(d) no more bubbles / volume of gas stops changing 1

1(e) test-tube / boiling tube breaks / cracks 1

suck back / water goes into tube 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) all values in (a) to 1 dp or better and to a consistent number of dp 1

all burette reading correct (12.0/12, 22.4, 1.6) 1

both titres correct (10.4, 20.8) 1

2(b) all burette readings correct (19.7 35.3, 4.1) 1

all readings in the correct cells (initial reading is the smallest and second colour change is the largest) 1

both titres correct (15.6, 31.2) 1

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Question Answer Marks

2(c) (from) yellow (to) orange 1

2(d) a greater volume is required to reach the second end point 1

double 1

2(e) smaller volume (of acid) is required for K (experiment 1) OR larger volume (of acid) is required for L (Experiment 2) 1

(so) L (Experiment 2) is more concentrated than K (Experiment 1) 1

OR
(so) K (Experiment 1) is less concentrated than L (Experiment 2)

answer is quantitative. Either L is 1.5  concentration of K OR the volume of acid for L is 1.5  the volume of acid for K 1

2(f)(i) numerical answer which is 2  answer for second colour change in results table for Experiment 2 1

cm3 1

2(f)(ii) more than can fit into burette 1

2(g) (more) accurate 1

2(h)(i) to mix the solutions 1

2(h)(ii) to clean / remove residues (of Experiment 1 from the flask) 1

2(h)(iii) it would add an unknown volume of solution L 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) brown precipitate or red-brown precipitate 1

remains / does not (re)dissolve (in excess) 1

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Question Answer Marks

3(b)(i) (red) litmus turns blue 1

3(b)(ii) ammonia / NH3 1

3(c) no change / no precipitate / no reaction 1

3(d) sulfur dioxide / SO2 1

3(e) lithium sulfite / Li2SO3 2

Question Answer Marks

4 any 6 from: 6
 grind / crush / powder coffee beans
 using pestle / mortar
 add water and stir / mix
 heat / hot (water) (to dissolve)
 filter
 leave (filtrate) to cool or leave to form crystals
 wash / rinse (crystals / residue / caffeine)

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2022
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2022 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some
Cambridge O Level components.

This document consists of 7 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

 the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
 the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
 the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

 marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
 marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
 marks are not deducted for errors
 marks are not deducted for omissions
 answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

 The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
 Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
 Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
 Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
 Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a  10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) (gas) syringe 1

1(b) Bunsen (burner) 1

1(c) all oxygen used up (so copper does not react) 1

1(d)(i) 102 1

1(d)(ii) 18.6(27451) 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) all 6 burette readings correct 2

(20.3 ,2.7,43.7, 8.5,42.2, 7(.0))

burette readings recorded in correct row in each table 1

all readings / volumes in all tables given to 1 dp or better and are to a consistent number of dp. 1

all three values for volume added are correct (17.6, 35.2, 35.2) 1

2(b) 1:1 1

2(c) 17.6 1

cm3 1

2(d) Q is more concentrated than R 1

as smaller volume of Q is required 1

answer is quantitative. Either Q is twice the concentration of R OR the volume of Q is half the volume of R 1

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Question Answer Marks

2(e) none 1

does not change amount / concentration / moles of sodium hydroxide

2(f) (more) accurate (volume of aqueous sodium hydroxide) 1

2(g) so colour change can be seen clearly / easily 1

2(h)(i) (acid) Q 1

2(h)(ii) water 1

2(h)(iii) same acid used 1

2(h)(iv) to fill tap / to fill part of burette below tap / to fill all of the burette / to fill the jet 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) blue green (flame) 1

3(b) solid S: white (solid) 1

solution T: blue (solution)

3(c) white precipitate 1

3(d) (light/pale) blue precipitate 1

dissolves / forms a solution 1

deep(er) blue 1

3(e) sulfur dioxide 1

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Question Answer Marks

3(f) potassium / K+ 1

iodide / I– 1

zinc / Zn2+ 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any 6 from: 6
 known volumes of aqueous solution A and solution B
 suitable apparatus for measuring volumes of solutions
 measure temperature
 mix solutions together (with starch solution)
 time until blue black colour seen
 repeat at a different temperature
 solutions warmed before they are mixed.

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2022
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2022 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be awarded for
any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this should be treated as a
single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show your
working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by the
examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a  10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1 and 10
is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded. Exceptions
to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) arrow upward to bottom of left-hand flask – between lines shown 1

1(b) (conical) flask 1

1(c) sodium sulfite 1

1(d) sulfur dioxide / gas is toxic 1

1(e) MP1 (tube linking flasks) should go into sulfuric acid / (tube from flask to gas jar) should not go into acid 2

MP2 gas jar should not be inverted

Question Answer Marks

2(a) M1 and M2 all temperature readings correct 2

((15), 22, 29, 32, 34, 46, 61, 84)

M3 and M4 all final masses correct 2

(3.9, 5.9, 9.6, 11.7, 12.3, 11.7, 11.2, 10.8)

2(b) M1 and M2 all 8 points plotted correctly 2

M3 two lines drawn, one for first four points and one for last four points 1

M4 lines extrapolated so that they cross 1

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2(c)(i) M1 appropriate working from 55 °C on graph 1

M2 correct value from their line (expected is 11.2 to 11.4) 1

2(c)(ii) correct evaluation of answer to c(i)  40 1

2(d) M1 two temperatures from graph at 11 g (expected are around 31 and 67) 1

M2 °C 1

2(e) (volumetric / graduated) pipette 1

2(f)(i) to ensure a saturated solution is formed / so that it does not all dissolve 1

2(f)(ii) to speed up dissolving 1

2(g) M1 reheat and reweigh 1

M2 until mass stops changing 1

2(h) no change / remains colourless 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) M1 white precipitate 1

M2 dissolves 1

3(b) no change / (remains) colourless 1

3(c) cream precipitate 1

3(d)(i) sulfur dioxide 1

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3(d)(ii) M1 anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride (1) 2

M2 (changes from blue to) pink (1)

OR

M1 anhydrous copper(II) sulfate (1)

M2 (changes from white to) blue (1)

3(e) iron(II) / Fe2+ 1

sulfate / SO42– 1

Question Answer Marks

4 Any 6 from: 6

MP1 crush / grind leaves

MP2 using pestle / mortar

MP3 add ethanol to (ground up) leaves and stir / mix

MP4 filter (and split sample into two)

MP5 add named acid to one portion

MP6 add named alkali to second portion

MP7 samples colour will change / look for colour change

max 6

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2022 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this should
be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a  10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) beaker 1

1(b) M1 ‘∙’ shown anywhere on base line 1

M2 horizontal line drawn between bottom of paper and baseline. Line must not touch spot drawn on baseline or the 1
baseline

1(c) (dropping / teat) pipette / capillary tube / glass rod 1

1(d) when the solvent is near the top of the paper 1

1(e) (paper) chromatography 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) M1 all eight temperatures recorded for Experiment 1 correct (21.0, 24.0, 26.5, 28.0, 29.0, 28.5, 28.0, 27.5) 1

M2 all eight temperatures recorded for Experiment 2 correct (22.0, 25.0, 27.5, 28.0, 27.5, 27.0, 26.5, 26.0) 1

M3 all 7 temperature changes in Experiment 1 calculated correctly (3.0, 5.5, 7.0, 8.0, 7.5, 7.0, 6.5) 1

M4 all 7 temperature changes in Experiment 2 calculated correctly (3.0, 5.5, 6.0, 5.5, 5.0, 4.5, 4.0) 1

M5 all temperature changes recorded to one decimal place 1

2(b) M1 y-axis scale in linear with scale of 2 cm = 2 °C 1

M2 all points for Experiment 1 plotted correctly. (0,0) not required 1

M3 all points for Experiment 2 plotted correctly. (0,0) not required 1

M4 two acceptable smooth curves drawn which are both extended to (0,0) 1

M5 lines labelled or key 1

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2(c) M1 correct working shown on graph for 13 cm3 of acid to Experiment 1 line 1

M2 correct reading from their working shown on graph 1

2(d) excess / too much (hydrochloric) acid 1

or
reaction over / stopped / finished / all NaOH / G / H has been used up

2(e) M1 solution G is more concentrated (than solution H) 1

M2 as maximum temperature change higher in Experiment 1 1

OR
M2 (maximum temperature change) needs more (hydrochloric acid) in Experiment 1

2(f) M1 temperature (changes) higher 1

M2 as less heat lost / polystyrene is a (better) insulator 1

2(g) advantage: (burette is) (more) accurate / precise 1

disadvantage: slow / takes more time (to add) / can overshoot required volume 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) carbon dioxide / CO2 1

3(b) lithium / Li+ 1

carbonate / CO32– 1

3(c) M1 white precipitate 1

M2 dissolves 1

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Question Answer Marks

3(d) M1 white precipitate 1

M2 remains / does not redissolve / no change 1

3(e) no change / (remains) colourless 1

3(f) white precipitate 1

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4 any 6 from 6

mass increase method

MP1 known / stated / find mass of hydrogel

MP2 repeat experiment for second hydrogel
MP3 add excess water
MP4 stir / mix with water
MP5 filter (to obtain solid hydrogel / excess water)
MP6 weigh hydrogel
MP7 mass of water absorbed = final mass – initial mass

OR

add gradually method

MP1 known / stated / find mass of hydrogel

MP2 repeat experiment for second hydrogel
MP3 add water gradually to hydrogel
MP4 stir / mix
MP5 until no more absorbed
MP6 find mass of hydrated hydrogel
MP7 mass of water absorbed = final mass – initial mass

max 6

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2022
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2022 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

This document consists of 7 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this should
be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a  10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) A (conical) flask 1

B test-tube 1

1(b) tilt the container / flask 1

OR
lift bung (so tube falls over) (and then replace the bung)

1(c) the gas / hydrogen chloride is colourless or cannot be seen (to read the volume) 1

1(d) diagram showing gas syringe in horizontal position connected to delivery tube 1

1(e)(i) use a fume cupboard 1

1(e)(ii) wear gloves 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) M1 all 5 temperatures correct (19.0, 34.0, 41.5, 46.0, 52.0) 1

M2 all temperatures recorded to 1 decimal place 1

M3 all 5 times correct (91, 54, 43, 36, 31) 1

M4 all times recorded in seconds only 1

2(b) M1 y-axis scale in linear and points extend over halfway up the scale (each major grid line is 20 seconds) 1

M2 and M3 all points plotted correctly 2

M4 best fit curve 1

2(c) (Experiment) 5 1

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2(d) M1 extrapolation of graph line shown 1

M2 value from graph given 1

M3 s 1

2(e) difficult to get the temperature (exactly) the same 1

2(f) otherwise the temperature is still increasing / changing while it reacts 1

2(g)(i) M1 insulator / reduces heat loss 1

M2 temperature (more) constant / accurate 1

2(g)(ii) the polystyrene would melt 1

2(h) sketch line is below drawn line and does not meet plotted line at any point. 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) M1 effervescence / bubbles / fizzing 1

M2 limewater turns milky 1

3(b) M1 white precipitate 1

M2 dissolves 1

3(c) M1 white precipitate 1

M2 dissolves 1

3(d) any pH in range 11 to 14 1

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Question Answer Marks

3(e) potassium / K+ 1

hydroxide / OH– 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any 6 from: 6

gas volume at end method

• known / same volume of drink

• add excess NaHCO3
• suitable apparatus for reaction (e.g., flask / boiling tube) and to collect gas (syringe / over water)
• wait for reaction to finish (no fizzing / syringe stops moving)
• measure / record volume of gas
• repeat with other fizzy drink
• the drink with the largest volume of gas has the highest concentration of phosphoric acid

OR

gas volume at fixed time / time to make a fixed gas volume method

• known / same volume of drink

• add excess or any fixed mass NaHCO3
• suitable apparatus for reaction (e.g., flask / test-tube) and to collect gas (syringe / over water)
• collect a fixed volume or waits a fixed time
• measure / record volume of gas or time or refers to time/volume of gas in conclusion
• repeat with other fizzy drink
• the drink with the shortest time / largest volume of gas has the highest concentration of phosphoric acid

Full credit possible for other valid methods (e.g., titration)

max 6

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2021 series for most Cambridge
IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this should
be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) an arrow pointing to the bottom of the test tube. 1

1(b) apparatus that looks like a gas syringe in approximately horizontal orientation connected to delivery tube 1

graduations shown OR labelled as (gas) syringe 1

1(c) any 2 from: 2

• yellow / green gas
• bubbles / effervescence
• shiny liquid / metal / solid / deposit / substance

max 2

1(d) M1 Precaution: use a fume cupboard / well ventilated space 1

Reason: chlorine is toxic / poisonous 1

M2 must link to M1 to score

1(e) (zinc) reacts (with chlorine / silver chloride) 1

1(f) sodium bromide 1

bromine is displaced by chlorine 1

OR
chlorine is more reactive than bromine
OR
chlorine oxidises bromide

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Question Answer Marks

2(a) final and initial burette reading for Experiment 1 correct (17.9 and 8.0) 1

final and initial burette reading for Experiment 2 correct (27.3 and 7.5) 1

both titres correct (9.9 and 19.8) 1

all volumes recorded to 1 dp or better 1

2(b) (from) yellow (to) orange 1

2(c)(i) to remove any residue from Experiment 1 1

2(c)(ii) larger volume of solution B needed / it would increase 1

(as there is) more potassium hydroxide / alkali 1

2(d)(i) solution A as lower volume (required). 1

2(d)(ii) 2× / twice 1

2(e) can spot anomalous results 1

OR
can find a mean/average

2(f) 39.6 / numerical answer which is twice titre in Experiment 2 1

cm3 1

2(g) use a (volumetric) pipette to measure the volume of potassium hydroxide 1

2(h) none 1

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3(a) ammonia / NH3 1

3(b) lithium nitrate 1

lithium (ions) / Li+

nitrate / NO3– 1

3(c) white precipitate 1

dissolves / disappears / forms colourless solution 1

3(d) white precipitate 1

remains / does not dissolve / no further change / white precipitate / nothing happens 1

3(e) no change 1

3(f) white precipitate 1

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4 any 6 from: 6
1 equal / known / stated mass of concrete
2 crush concrete / lumps
3 add excess hydrochloric acid

THEN (mass left unreacted)

4 filter
5 wash and dry residue
6 find mass of residue
7 lower mass of residue has most calcium carbonate

OR (volume of gas made by end / in a set time)

4 collect gas produced
5 suitable apparatus to collect gas and measure volume named/drawn
6 and measure volume / amount of gas formed
7 larger volume of gas means more calcium carbonate

OR (mass lost)
4 place container on balance / weigh before
5 cotton wool in opening of container
6 measure mass loss / weigh after
7 bigger mass loss is more calcium carbonate

OR (mass calcium chloride made)

4 filter
5 evaporate (filtrate) to dryness
6 measure mass solid calcium chloride
7 bigger mass is more calcium carbonate

max 6

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2021 series for most Cambridge
IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for
any correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other
syllabus terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme
where necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded
by the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Examples of how to apply the list rule

State three reasons … [3]

A 1. Correct  F 1. Correct 

2. Correct  2 (4 responses) 2. Correct 

2
3. Wrong  3. Correct 
CON (of 3.) (discount 3)

B 1. Correct, Correct , 
G 1. Correct 
(4 responses) 2. Correct  3
(5 responses) 2. Correct 
3. Wrong ignore 3
3. Correct 
Correct ignore
C 1. Correct  CON (of 4.) ignore

(4 responses) 2. Correct, Wrong ,  2

H 1. Correct 
3. Correct ignore
(4 responses) 2. Correct 
2
D 1. Correct  3. CON (of 2.) (discount 2)
Correct 
(4 responses) 2. Correct, CON (of 2.) , (discount 2) 2

3. Correct  I 1. Correct 

(4 responses) 2. Correct 
E 1. Correct  2
3. Correct 
(4 responses) 2. Correct  3 CON (of 2.) (discount 2)

3. Correct, Wrong 

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) A mortar 1

B tripod 1

C (filter) funnel 1

1(b)(i) 1

1(b)(ii) pencil is not soluble / pencil does not run / smudge / dissolve / change results 1

1(c)(i) two 1

1(c)(ii) anthocyanin 1

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2(a) all temperatures and temperature changes completed and all temperatures and temperature changes recorded to the same 1
precision

all temperatures recorded correctly 2

(22.0, 22.0, 22.0, 22.5, 23.0, 23.0) and
(19.5, 17.0, 14.5, 13.5, 14.0, 14.0)

all temperature changes calculated correctly 1

(2.5, 5.0, 7.5, 9.0, 9.0, 9.0)

2(b) all points plotted correctly 1

ruler drawn straight line through first 4 points 1

(ruler) drawn straight line through last three points 1

straight lines have been extended so that they meet / cross 1

2(c)(i) values read correctly from graph (9.0 °C and 3.6 g) 1

correct indication on graph 1

units (°C and g) 1

2(c)(ii) (all) acid used up / sodium hydrogen carbonate in excess 1

2(d) correct line should be identical to plotted line up to 1.8 g and then becomes horizontal. 1

temp change of between 4.0 and 5.0 where line becomes horizontal / levels off

mass of between 1.0 and 2.5 where line becomes horizontal / levels off 1

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2(e) change: use a pipette 1

explanation: more accurate than a measuring cylinder 1

change: use a polystyrene / styrofoam cup 1

explanation: insulator / reduces heat gain 1

Tests on solid E

3(a) hydrated / contains water (of crystallisation) 1

3(b) not a halide 1

3(c) ammonium / NH4+ 1

aluminium / Al 3+ 1

sulfate / SO42- 1

Tests on solid F

3(d) yellow 1

3(e)(i) blue 1

3(e)(ii) blue ppt 1

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4 Any 6 from: 6

• stated / set / same / measured volume of acid

• stated / set / same / measured mass of calcium carbonate
• add / combine / put together and start timing
• Repeat (with acid) at higher / lower temperature

then:

• graphical method:
• measure / record mass at known / regular / specified times
• plot graph
• steepest line is fastest

OR mass loss in a set time

• measure / record mass at a specified time
• calculate / measure mass lost
• largest mass loss is fastest or calculates rate by mass loss ÷ time

OR time to end of reaction

• react until mass stops changing / reaction stops
• record time
• shortest time is fastest or calculates rate by mass loss ÷ time

OR time to lose a set mass

• react until it reaches / loses a certain mass
• record time
• shortest time is fastest or calculates rate by mass loss ÷ time

OR mass of calcium carbonate left after a set time

• filter after a set time
• find mass of calcium carbonate left
• lower mass of calcium carbonate is fastest or calculates rate by mass loss ÷ time

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2021
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2021 series for most Cambridge
IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this should
be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Examples of how to apply the list rule

State three reasons…. [3]

A 1 Correct  F 1 Correct 
2 Correct  2 (4 responses) 2 Correct 
2
3 Wrong  3 Correct 
CON (of 3.) (discount 3)

B 1 Correct, Correct , 
G 1 Correct 
(4 responses) 2 Correct  3
(5 responses) 2 Correct 
3 Wrong ignore
3
3 Correct 
Correct ignore
CON (of 4.) ignore
C 1 Correct 
(4 responses) 2 Correct, Wrong ,  2
3 Correct ignore H 1 Correct 
(4 responses) 2 Correct 
2
3 CON (of 2.) (discount 2)
D 1 Correct 
Correct 
(4 responses) 2 Correct, CON , (discount 2)
2
(of 2.)
3 Correct  I 1 Correct 
(4 responses) 2 Correct 
2
3 Correct 
E 1 Correct 
CON (of 2.) (discount 2)
(4 responses) 2 Correct  3
3 Correct, Wrong 

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1(a) A glass / stirring rod 1

B (conical) flask 1

1(b) filtration 1

1(c) filtrate 1

1(d) step 4: wash / rinse (with water) 1

to remove sodium sulfate / sodium chloride 1

step 5: dry 1

water 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) all volumes of dilute hydrochloric acid correct (16, 14, 12, 10, 6) 1

all volumes recorded correctly, 4 correct scores 1 2

(56, 49, 44, 37, 26)

2(b) suitable scale for y-axis 1

plotting – all 5 correct scores 2, 4 correct scores 1 2

line drawn is a straight line of best fit 1

2(c)(i) correct reading from graph (usually 29 cm3) 1

working shown on graph 1

2(c)(ii) answer to (c)(i) ÷ 7 1

2(d)(i) gas escapes before bung is replaced /so that gas does not escape 1
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2(d)(ii) either 2
• place one reagent in tube inside boiling tube / flask
• tip / shake tube to start reaction
OR
• use a divided flask
• tip flask to start reaction

2(e) more accurate 1

2(f) line drawn is below plotted line 1

volumes are half of the values of plotted line 1

Question Answer Marks

Tests on solid G

3(a) oxygen / O2 1

3(b) calcium / Ca2+ 1

iodide / I– 1

Tests on solid H

3(c) any 2 from: 2

• white fumes given off

• condensation at mouth of tube
• solid (changes from blue and) becomes white

3(d) blue-green 1

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3(e) (light) blue precipitate 1

dissolves / forms a solution / soluble (in excess) 1

which is a darker / deep blue 1

3(f) white precipitate 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any 6 from: 6

• weighed sample / stated mass (e.g. 5 g) / known mass of epsomite

• in a crucible
• heated (strongly using a Bunsen burner / spirit burner)
• reweigh
• heat again, reweigh, continue until mass stops changing
• calculate mass of water lost by original mass – final mass
• calculate percentage water by 100 × mass water / original mass

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2021 series for most Cambridge
IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Examples of how to apply the list rule
State three reasons…. [3]
A 1. Correct  F 1. Correct 

2. Correct  2 (4 responses) 2. Correct 

2
3. Wrong  3. Correct 
CON (of 3.) (discount 3)

B 1. Correct, Correct , 
G 1. Correct 
(4 responses) 2. Correct  3
(5 responses) 2. Correct 
3. Wrong ignore 3
3. Correct 
Correct ignore
C 1. Correct  CON (of 4.) ignore

(4 responses) 2. Correct, Wrong ,  2

H 1. Correct 
3. Correct ignore
(4 responses) 2. Correct 
2
D 1. Correct  3. CON (of 2.) (discount 2)
Correct 
(4 responses) 2. Correct, CON (of 2.) , (discount 2) 2

3. Correct  I 1. Correct 

(4 responses) 2. Correct 
E 1. Correct  2
3. Correct 
(4 responses) 2. Correct  3 CON (of 2.) (discount 2)

3. Correct, Wrong 

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1(a) A spatula 1

B tripod 1

1(b)(i) to increase the rate of reaction 1

1(b)(ii) Bunsen (burner) 1

1(c) cobalt(II) oxide and solid left at end 1

1(d)(i) filtration 1

1d(ii) heat (to evaporate water) 1

until half evaporated / point of crystallisation / until saturated (then leave to cool) 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) all experiments have volume of sulfuric acid of 25 cm3 1

all volumes of water correct (30, 20, 10, 5, 0) and all volumes given to the same precision 1

all volume of gas collected correct (10, 19, 38, 61, 95), four volumes correct scores 1 2

2(b) plotting – all 5 correct scores 2, 4 correct scores 1 2

suitable best fit curve 1

2(c) appropriate extrapolation of line to 35 1

correct reading from extrapolation 1

2(d)(i) correct calculation of volume for experiment 3; 38 / 30 = 1.27) 1

cm3 / s 1

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2(d)(ii) 5 1

2(e)(i) more accurate 1

2(e)(ii) slower / takes more time 1

2(f) (gas) syringe 1

2(g) any 2 from: 2

• The reaction can be started by tipping the flask

• do not have to replace / remove the bung
• so no gas escapes (while the bung is being removed / replaced)

Question Answer Marks

Tests on solid I

3(a) green precipitate 1

dissolves in excess (forming a green solution) 1

3(b) grey-green precipitate 1

remains / does not dissolve 1

3(c) white ppt 1

3(d) no change 1

Tests on solid J

3(e) carbon dioxide / CO2 1

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3(f) potassium / K+ 1

carbonate / CO32- 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any 6 from: 6
• specified / set volume / mass of water
• measure start temperature of water
• heat water using sprit burner for all three fuels

and
• start timing when heating started
• heat to set temperature / set temperature rise
• record time
• shortest time gives out most energy

OR
• measure mass of fuel (plus spirit burner) at start
• heat to set temperature / set temperature rise
• measure mass of fuel (plus sprit burner) at end (and subtract from first mass to fine mass of fuel used)
• smallest mass used gives out most energy

OR
• put specified mass / volume of fuel in spirit burner
• burn until burner goes out
• measure final temperature of water and calculate temperature rise
• highest temperature (rise) gives out most energy

OR
• heat water for a specified time
• measure final temp of water
• calculate temperature rise
• highest temperature (rise) is fuel that gives out most energy

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2021
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2021 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

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These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) (conical) flask 1

1(b) safety glasses/goggles/gloves/lab coat 1

1(c) to see colour change clearly/easily/accurately/better 1

1(d) swirl the flask 1

1(e) water: to clean / to remove residue from previous experiment 1

acid: to remove the water 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) mark syringe diagrams only. 2

0, 12, 20, 27, 32, 36

2(b) thermometer diagrams 1

Experiment 1: 23 and Experiment 2: 44

syringe diagrams 1
0, 25, 35, 40,40,40

2(c) all 12 points plotted correctly 2

smooth curve for Experiment 1 1

smooth curve for Experiment 2, must level off 1

lines labelled either with Experiment 1/2, (a)/(b) or temperature 1

2(d) correct indication/construction shown on graph 1

correct reading for their indication/construction 1

2(e) gas volume constant / stays at 40 cm3 1

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2(f) 40 1

same amount of reactants/acid as Experiment 2 1

2(g) more data / more points 1

can plot a better graph / see trend more clearly 1

2(h) any two from 2

• insulate the tube / use a waterbath

• use a pipette/burette in place of the measuring cylinder
• use a divided flask / description of this

max 2

2(i) description of how the acid would be cooled, such as place acid in fridge or freezer / stand tube in ice bath 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) 11–14 1

3(b) lithium / Li+ 1

hydroxide / OH- 1

3(c) (from) purple 1

(to) colourless 1

3(d) sulfur dioxide / SO2 1

3(e) (red) litmus turns blue 1

3(f) ammonia / NH3 1

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3(g) no change / no reaction 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any six from: 6

• dissolve sweet in solvent/water
• carry out chromatography
• place spot of sweet solution on chromatography paper
• place spot of tartrazine on same level/baseline
• place/stand paper in solvent/water
• let solvent rise to near top of paper
• compare height of spot from sweet and tartrazine, if the same sweet contains tartrazine
OR
• compare Rf value of spot from sweet with Rf for tartrazine, if the same then sweet contains tartrazine

max 6

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2021
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2021 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond
the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range
may be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for
any correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other
syllabus terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme
where necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded
by the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a)(i) A (dilute) hydrochloric acid 1

and
B marble chips

1(a)(ii) (conical) flask 1

1(b) M1 (carbon dioxide) is denser than air 1

M2 drops out of gas jar 1

1(c) M1 shows collection over water / in a gas syringe 1

M2 in a measuring cylinder / graduations shown on collection vessel 1

1(d) M1 filter 1

M2 wash 1

M3 dry and weigh 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) M1 Experiment 1 burette readings completed correctly (31.6 and 8.0) 1

M2 Experiment 2 burette readings completed correctly (15.9 and 4.1) 1

M3 Experiment 3 burette readings completed correctly (26.4 and 2.7) 1

M4 All subtractions to give volume added correct (23.6, 11.8, 23.7) 1

M5 All readings / volumes are given to 1 dp or better 1

2(b) (from) red (to) orange 1

2(c) effervescence / fizzing / bubbles 1

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2(d)(i) M1 greater volume used in experiment 1 / smaller volume used in experiment 2 1

M2 twice as much in experiment 1 / half as much in experiment 2 1

2(d)(ii) solution M is more concentrated than solution N 1

2(e) 47.4 1

2(f) to clean / to remove residue from previous experiment 1

2(g) M1 rinse with solution L 1

M2 to remove water / avoid diluting solution L / avoid changing concentration (of L) 1

2(h) to see colour change clearly / easily / accurately / better 1

2(i) repeat the experiments 1

and compare the results

2(j) M1 source of error: measuring cylinder / error in volume of solution M 1

M2 improvement: use a pipette 1

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3 Tests on solid O

3(a) no change / colourless / no reaction / no observation 1

3(b)(i) (red litmus) becomes blue 1

3(b)(ii) ammonia / NH3 1

3(c) cream precipitate 1

3(d) (solution becomes) orange / yellow 1

3 Tests on a liquid P

3(e) any two from: 2

flammable / fuel
unsaturated / alkene / any named alkene
organic / contains carbon / hydrocarbon

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4 reduction method 6
Any 6 from:
• crush rock / break into smaller pieces / powder
• using a suitable method, e.g. pestle and/or mortar, hammer
• add more reactive metal / suitable gas
• carbon / coke / zinc / aluminium / magnesium / CO / hydrogen specified
• heat
• In a suitable container (e.g. crucible, evaporating basin)
• cobalt displaced / cobalt formed

electrolysis method
Any 6 from:
• crush rock / break into smaller pieces / powder
• using a suitable method, e.g. pestle and / or mortar, hammer
• add a (dilute) acid
• suitable strong acid named (e.g. HCl, H2SO4, HNO3)
• electrolysis (of solution)
• specified inert material for electrodes (e.g. carbon, platinum)
• cobalt obtained at the negative electrode / cathode

displacement method
Any 6 from:
• crush rock / break into smaller pieces / powder
• using a suitable method, e.g. pestle and / or mortar, hammer
• add a (dilute) acid
• suitable strong acid named (e.g. HCl, H2SO4, HNO3)
• add metal more reactive than cobalt
• name of metal added specified (e.g. iron, zinc, magnesium)
• Cobalt displaced / cobalt formed

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2021
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2021 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this should
be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) X (conical) flask 1

Y (gas) syringe 1

1(b) Z manganese(IV)oxide 1

1(c) arrow under and pointing at left hand conical flask 1

1(d)(i) 1

1(d)(ii) liquid / drying-agent pushed out of flask 1

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2(a) M1 and M2 all temperature recorded correctly (43.0, 49.0, 51.0, 52.0, 51.0, 49.5, 48.0, 46.5). If seven correct score 1 mark 2

M3 all temperature changes calculated correctly (20.0, 26.0, 28.0, 29.0, 28.0, 26.5, 25.0, 23.5) 1

2(b) M1 all temperature recorded correctly (33.0, 38.0, 41.5, 42.0, 41.0, 40.0, 39.0, 38.0) 1

M2 all temperature changes calculated correctly (9.0, 14.0, 17.5, 18.0, 17.0, 16.0, 15.0,14.0) 1

M3 all temperatures and changes in experiment 2 recorded to 1 dp 1

2(c) M1 suitable scale for y-axis 1

M2 M3 plotting – all 16 correct scores 2, 14 or 15 correct scores 1 2

M4 best fit curves for both experiments 1

M5 correct labels 1

2(d) M1 correct working shown 1

M2 Value read correctly from graph (correct line gives 28.5-29.0) 1

2(e) M1 room temperature / 24 1

M2 reaction over 1

2(f)(i) insulator 1

2(f)(ii) temperature changes lower / temperatures lower 1

2(g) change: use a pipette / burette 1

explanation: more accurate than a measuring cylinder 1

OR
change: use a lid
explanation: reduces heat loss

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Tests on solid S

3(a) test: (bubble the gas through) limewater 1

result: turns milky 1

3(b) calcium / Ca2+ 1

carbonate / CO32- 1

Tests on solid T

3(c) red-brown precipitate 1

remains / insoluble in excess 1

3(d) red-brown precipitate 1

3(e) white precipitate 1

3(f) no change 1

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4 Any 6 from: 6

MP1 weigh copper(II) oxide / stated mass copper oxide

MP2 add to known volume of hydrogen peroxide / stated volume of hydrogen peroxide

MP3 measure volume of gas made in set time

MP4 filter off copper(II) oxide

MP5 dry and weigh

MP6 repeat experiment with no copper oxide added

OR
compare gas volume to with no copper oxide added

MP7 bigger volume

AND
catalyst mass the same means it is a catalyst

max 6

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical March 2020
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2020 series for most Cambridge
IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

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5 ‘List rule’ guidance (see examples below)

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form, (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) thermometer 1

(round bottom) flask 1

1(b) arrow to bottom entry to water jacket on condenser 1

1(c)(i) flammable 1

1(c)(ii) water bath / electric heater / heating mantle/ oil bath 1

1(d) cools (the vapour / alcohol) 1

1(e) methanol 1

lowest boiling point 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a)(i) exothermic 1

2(a)(ii) use a water bath 1

2(b) all volumes of distilled water completed correctly (12, 10, 8, 4, zero / 0 / none / –) 1

all times completed correctly, all five correct scores 2, four correct scores 1 (72, 45, 33, 23, 16) 2

all times to number of seconds only 1

2(c) suitable y-axis scale 1

plotting – all five correct scores 2, four correct scores 1 2

suitable best fit line 1

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2(d)(i) correct reading from graph (expected 54–56) 1

working shown on graph 1

2(d)(ii) 11 (cm3) 1

2(e)(i) 0.56 ecf from results table (correct calculation of 40 / time for experiment 1) 1

cm3 / s 1

2(e)(ii) 5 1

2(f) more accurate 1

2(g)(i) gas escapes (before bung inserted) / gas not collected 1

2(g)(ii) any description of method that prevents gas loss such as partitioned container, suspend magnesium on thread, etc. 1

Question Answer Marks

3 Tests on solution J 1

3(a) 1 1

3(b) carbon dioxide 1

3(c)(i) hydrochloric acid / HCl 2

hydrogen (ions) / H+
chloride (ions) / Cl–

Tests on solid K 1

3(d) no change 1

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3(e) (red) litmus 1

(litmus) turns blue 1

Question Answer Marks

4 Any 6 from: 6
• crush / grind root
• with pestle / mortar
• with water / solvent
• place (drop of) liquid / colour on paper
• conduct chromatography
• (bottom of) paper placed in a suitable solvent / water
• number of coloured substances = number of spots

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

Students did not sit exam papers in the June 2020 series due to the Covid-19 global pandemic.

This mark scheme is published to support teachers and students and should be read together with the
question paper. It shows the requirements of the exam. The answer column of the mark scheme shows the
proposed basis on which Examiners would award marks for this exam. Where appropriate, this column also
provides the most likely acceptable alternative responses expected from students. Examiners usually review
the mark scheme after they have seen student responses and update the mark scheme if appropriate. In the
June series, Examiners were unable to consider the acceptability of alternative responses, as there were no
student responses to consider.

Mark schemes should usually be read together with the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. However,
because students did not sit exam papers, there is no Principal Examiner Report for Teachers for the June
2020 series.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the June 2020 series for most Cambridge
IGCSE™ and Cambridge International A & AS Level components, and some Cambridge O Level
components.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

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5 ‘List rule’ guidance (see examples below)

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form, (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) spots / baseline below solvent level 1

baseline drawn in ink 1

1(b)(i) black 1

1(b)(ii) yellow (and) blue 1

1(b)(iii) use an organic solvent / different solvent 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) all six burette readings correct 2

• 10.2 / 0.0
• 25.9 / 5.5
• 33.0 / 2.4

all readings to 1 dp 1

initial and final readings the correct way round 1

all subtractions correct to calculate volume added 1

• 10.2
• 20.4
• 30.6

2(b) (from) yellow 1

(to) red / pink / orange 1

2(c) solution F more concentrated (than solution E) 1

1.5 times 1

2(d) 1:2 1

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2(e) 15.3 1

cm3 1

2(f)(i) clean / remove residues from previous experiment 1

2(f)(ii) does not change amount of E / F 1

or
volumes / amounts already measured

2(g) errors 4
any two from:
• using measuring cylinder
• missing endpoint / misjudging colour change
• not repeating

improvements
any two from:
• use pipette (in place of measuring cylinder)
• add more slowly
• repeat (and find mean)

Question Answer Marks

3 Tests on solid G

3(a) any three from: 3

• bubble / fizz / effervescence
• blue solution formed
• (gas made turns) limewater
• milky

3(b) • carbon dioxide / CO2 1

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3(c) blue 1

precipitate 1

dark(er) / royal blue and dissolves / solution 1

3(d) not a halide 1

tests on solid H

3(e) hydrated 1

sodium / Na+ 1
sulfate / SO42-

sodium sulfate = 2
Na2SO4 = 2

Question Answer Marks

4 add metals to HCl in a beaker / flask / test-tube 6

fair test – max 4

• same volume HCl
• some concentration HCl
• same temperature acid
• same mass / moles / amount metals
• same surface area / form of metal

measure
• start timing when solid added
• stop timing when all solid gone / reaction to stop

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4 OR
• start timing when solid added
• stop timing when collected set volume of gas

OR
• start timing when solid added
• measure volume of gas after a set time

OR
• measure temperature at start
• measure temperature after reaction OR highest temperature reached

conclusion
• shortest time is most reactive

OR
• biggest volume of gas most reactive

OR
• biggest temperature change most reactive

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2020
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

Students did not sit exam papers in the June 2020 series due to the Covid-19 global pandemic.

This mark scheme is published to support teachers and students and should be read together with the
question paper. It shows the requirements of the exam. The answer column of the mark scheme shows the
proposed basis on which Examiners would award marks for this exam. Where appropriate, this column also
provides the most likely acceptable alternative responses expected from students. Examiners usually review
the mark scheme after they have seen student responses and update the mark scheme if appropriate. In the
June series, Examiners were unable to consider the acceptability of alternative responses, as there were no
student responses to consider.

Mark schemes should usually be read together with the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. However,
because students did not sit exam papers, there is no Principal Examiner Report for Teachers for the June
2020 series.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the June 2020 series for most Cambridge
IGCSE™ and Cambridge International A & AS Level components, and some Cambridge O Level
components.

This document consists of 7 printed pages.

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These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

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5 ‘List rule’ guidance (see examples below)

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form, (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) arrow under copper(II) oxide pointing up to the copper(II) oxide 1

1(b) start: black 1

final: brown

1(c) water 1

1(d) to cool 1

so that the steam / gas condenses / turns into a liquid 1

1(e)(i) flammable / explosive 1

1(e)(ii) method of collection shown would work 1

collection apparatus is graduated 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) lengths completed correctly (1, 2, 3, 5, 6) 1

10 correct thermometer readings (23 × 5, 24, 26, 29, 36, 40) 2

All temperature increases worked out correctly (1, 3, 6, 13, 17) 1

2(b) 5 1

2(c) scale has one big square = 5 1

all five points plotted correctly 2

best fit line through points 1

which passes within half a small square of (0, 0) 1

2(d) there is no reaction (with no magnesium) 1

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2(e) working shown on graph 1

correct reading 1

units of °C shown 1

2(f)(i) (polystyrene is a better) insulator 1

2(f)(ii) sketch line starts at same point as plotted line for 0 cm magnesium and then is above plotted line at all non-zero lengths 1
of magnesium.

2(g)(i) more accurate 1

2(g)(ii) slower 1

Question Answer Marks

3 Tests on solution L

3(a) stays purple or no change 1

3(b) green ppt 1

(dissolves / soluble) producing a green solution 1

3(c) grey-green precipitate 1

remains in excess / does not dissolve 1

3(d) white precipitate 1

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Question Answer Marks

Tests on solid M

3(e) sodium / Na+ 1

carbonate / CO32– 1

Question Answer Marks

4 Any six from: 6

• stated / equal volumes of each cleaner
• measured with pipette / measuring cylinder / burette into a beaker or flask
• named indicator added
• add hydrochloric acid
• from a burette
• until indicator changes colour
• record / calculate volume acid added
• biggest volume of acid is most concentrated

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CHEMISTRY 0620/63
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2020
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

Students did not sit exam papers in the June 2020 series due to the Covid-19 global pandemic.

This mark scheme is published to support teachers and students and should be read together with the
question paper. It shows the requirements of the exam. The answer column of the mark scheme shows the
proposed basis on which Examiners would award marks for this exam. Where appropriate, this column also
provides the most likely acceptable alternative responses expected from students. Examiners usually review
the mark scheme after they have seen student responses and update the mark scheme if appropriate. In the
June series, Examiners were unable to consider the acceptability of alternative responses, as there were no
student responses to consider.

Mark schemes should usually be read together with the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. However,
because students did not sit exam papers, there is no Principal Examiner Report for Teachers for the June
2020 series.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the June 2020 series for most Cambridge
IGCSE™ and Cambridge International A & AS Level components, and some Cambridge O Level
components.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

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5 ‘List rule’ guidance (see examples below)

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form, (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) mortar 1

1(b) (to) speed up (the dissolving) 1

1(c)(i) funnel 1

1(c)(ii) residue 1

1(d) place in an evaporating basin and heat 1

to the point of crystallisation 1

cool and filter and dry crystals with filter / absorbent paper 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) all volumes of dilute hydrochloric acid completed correctly (45, 40, 35, 30, 20, 15, 10, 5). 2

all eight temperatures completed correctly (23, 25, 27, 29, 30, 28, 26, 24) 2

2(b) all eight points plotted correctly 2

two suitable straight lines drawn 1

straight lines extended so that they cross 1

2(c)(i) working shown on graph from where lines cross 1

volume of aqueous sodium hydroxide correct for their graph 1

volume of dilute hydrochloric acid correct based on their recorded volume of sodium hydroxide 1

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2(c)(ii) correct value based on graph drawn 1

°C 1

2(c)(iii) dilute hydrochloric acid 1

and
as volume less than sodium hydroxide

2(d) lines under plotted line 1

maximum temperature at same volume as plotted line 1

2(e)(i) advantage: more accurate 1

disadvantage: slower 1

2(f) repeat and compare 2

Question Answer Marks

3 Tests on solid N

3(a) ammonia 1

3(b) zinc / Zn2+ 1

nitrate / NO3– 1

Tests on solid P

3(c) white 1

3(d) lilac 1

3(e)(i) (pale) yellow precipitate 1

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3(e)(ii) no change 1

3(e)(iii) becomes brown / orange / yellow 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any six from: 6

gas volume method

• weigh both washing powders or equal masses of both washing powders
• place in suitable container (flask / boiling tube / test-tube)
• add acid
• to excess / until no more fizzing
• collect gas
• in gas syringe or by downward displacement in measuring cylinder
• measure volume of gas
• largest volume of gas has most sodium carbonate

OR
mass loss method
• weigh both washing powders or equal masses of both washing powders
• place in suitable container (flask / boiling tube / test-tube / beaker)
• add acid
• to excess / until no more fizzing
• weigh mixture once acid added
• weigh mixture at end
• calculate mass drop
• largest mass drop has most sodium carbonate

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4 OR
titration method
• weigh both washing powders or equal masses of both washing powders
• place in suitable container (flask / beaker)
• dissolve in water
• add named indicator (not UI)
• add acid from burette
• stop when indicator changes colour
• record start and final reading on burette
• largest volume of acid used has most sodium carbonate

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2020 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some
Cambridge O Level components.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for
any correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other
syllabus terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme
where necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded
by the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Examples of how to apply the list rule

State three reasons ... [3]

A 1. Correct  F 1. Correct 

2. Correct  2 (4 responses) 2. Correct 

2
3. Wrong  3. Correct 
CON (of 3.) (discount 3)

B 1. Correct, Correct , 
G 1. Correct 
(4 responses) 2. Correct  3
(5 responses) 2. Correct 
3. Wrong ignore 3
3. Correct 
Correct ignore
C 1. Correct  CON (of 4.) ignore

(4 responses) 2. Correct, Wrong ,  2

H 1. Correct 
3. Correct ignore
(4 responses) 2. Correct 
2
D 1. Correct  3. CON (of 2.) (discount 2)
Correct 
(4 responses) 2. Correct, CON (of 2.) , (discount 2) 2

3. Correct  I 1. Correct 

(4 responses) 2. Correct 
E 1. Correct  2
3. Correct 
(4 responses) 2. Correct  3 CON (of 2.) (discount 2)

3. Correct, Wrong 

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) A thermometer 1

B (Liebig) condenser 1

1(b) fractional 1

distillation 1

1(c) alcohols are flammable 1

1(d) heat to remove the ethanol 1

collect propanol at 97 °C 1

1(e) water boils at 100 °C / water bath will not go above 100 °C 1
OR
butanol boils at over 100 °C / butanol boils at 117 °C

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Question Answer Marks

2(a) Measuring cylinder readings: 2

16; 23; 29; 39; 44; 48

2(b) M1 and M2 all points plotted correctly 5

M3 ruler drawn straight line through first 4 points

M4 ruler drawn straight line through last three points

M5 straight lines have been extended so that they meet / cross

2(c) working on graph 1

correct reading from their working on graph 1

2(d) all potassium iodide reacted / used-up 1

2(e) maximum mass of precipitate is 2.55 g 1

maximum mass reached at half volume of plotted graph 1

2(f)(i) (more) accurate / precise (than a measuring cylinder) 1

2(f)(ii) (pipette measures a) fixed volume / 25 cm3 1

2(g) filter 1

wash / rinse residue 1

dry and weigh 1

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Question Answer Marks

Tests on solid Y

3(a) ammonia 1

3(b) aluminium / Al 3+ 1

nitrate / NO3– 1

3(c) (weakly) acidic 1

Tests on solid Z

3(d) green precipitate 1

precipitate insoluble / remains / no further change 1

3(e) no change 1

3(f) no change / remains purple 1

3(g) white precipitate 1

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Question Answer Marks

4 M1 whatever method is used, suitable apparatus – such as a flask or beaker – has been used. 6

Copper(II) sulfate first

M2 add water (to dissolve copper sulfate) and later adds propanone (to dissolve cetyl alcohol)

M3 stir / swirl / mix

M4 filter (to remove silicon dioxide and cetyl alcohol)

M5 evaporate solvent from filtrate or description. This must be done for the solutions obtained using both solvents.

M6 filter and wash / rinse residue after adding the second solvent

M7 dry residue (silicon dioxide)

OR

cetyl alcohol first

M2 add propanone (to dissolve cetyl alcohol) and later adds water (to dissolve copper(II) sulfate)

M3 stir / swirl / mix

M4 filter (to remove silicon dioxide and copper(II) sulfate)

M5 evaporate solvent from filtrate or description. This must be done for the solutions obtained using both solvents.

M6 filter and wash residue after adding the second solvent

M7 dry residue (silicon dioxide)

max 6

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2020
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2020 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some
Cambridge O Level components.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for
any correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other
syllabus terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme
where necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded
by the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Examples of how to apply the list rule

State three reasons … [3]

A 1. Correct  F 1. Correct 

2. Correct  2 (4 responses) 2. Correct 

2
3. Wrong  3. Correct 
CON (of 3.) (discount 3)

B 1. Correct, Correct , 
G 1. Correct 
(4 responses) 2. Correct  3
(5 responses) 2. Correct 
3. Wrong ignore 3
3. Correct 
Correct ignore
C 1. Correct  CON (of 4.) ignore

(4 responses) 2. Correct, Wrong ,  2

H 1. Correct 
3. Correct ignore
(4 responses) 2. Correct 
2
D 1. Correct  3. CON (of 2.) (discount 2)
Correct 
(4 responses) 2. Correct, CON (of 2.) , (discount 2) 2

3. Correct  I 1. Correct 

(4 responses) 2. Correct 
E 1. Correct  2
3. Correct 
(4 responses) 2. Correct  3 CON (of 2.) (discount 2)

3. Correct, Wrong 

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) beaker 1

1(b)(i) conduct electricity 1

inert 1

1(b)(ii) carbon / graphite 1

1(d) use a fume cupboard 1

chlorine is toxic 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) all volumes of sodium metabisulfite completed as 5 1

all volumes of water (15, 17, 21, 23, 25) correct. 1

all times recorded correctly (38, 42, 53, 61, 72) 2

all five times in seconds only 1

2(b) all 5 points plotted correctly 2

suitable best fit curve drawn. Line must go through / within half a square of correctly plotted points 1

2(c)(i) correct working shown on graph 1

time correct for their working 1

2(c)(ii) 19 1

2(d) line is below plotted line and does not meet / touch plotted line. 1

2(e)(i) 0.02 1

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2(e)(ii) 1 1

2(f) to keep total volume constant / so concentration of sodium metabisulphite does not change 1

2(g) change: use a pipette / burette (in place of a measuring cylinder) 1

explanation: more accurate / precise (than a measuring cylinder) 1

2(h) repeat and compare the results 1

Question Answer Marks

3 Tests on solid Q

3(a) fizzing / effervescence / bubbles 1

(some of the) solid dissolves / disappears OR colourless solution 1

limewater turns milky 1

3(b) carbon dioxide / CO2 1

3(c)(i) white precipitate 1

dissolves / forms a colourless solution 1

3(c)(ii) aluminium (ions) give the same result 1

3(c)(iii) add (excess) ammonia (solution) 1

3(d) Tests on solid R

sodium / Na+ 1

iodide / I– 1

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Question Answer Marks

4 Any 6 from: 6
• weigh brass / known mass of brass
• add (dilute) sulfuric acid and heat / hot / warm
• excess acid
• filter
• wash and dry residue / solid
• weigh (copper) residue / solid (copper)
• percentage zinc calculated correctly

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2020
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2020 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some
Cambridge O Level components.

This document consists of 7 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Science-Specific Marking Principles

1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.

2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.

3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).

4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):

• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.

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6 Calculation specific guidance

Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.

For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.

For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.

Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.

7 Guidance for chemical equations

Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) A delivery tube 1

B trough 1

1(b) to hold / absorb / soak up the water 1

1(c) error: bung in (collecting) tube / the apparatus is sealed / water cannot get out of the boiling tube 1

explanation: (pressure would increase and so the apparatus / tube would) explode / break 1

1(d) arrows under both zinc and mineral wool 1

1(e) test: lighted splint 1

result: pops 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) Experiment 1 readings correct and readings recorded correctly with final > initial (37.2; 0.0) 1

Experiment 2 readings correct and readings recorded correctly with final > initial (17.9; 5.5) 1

both subtractions to get volume added correct (37.2; 12.4) 1

all results figures for both experiments recorded to 1 dp or better 1

2(b) many colour changes / keeps changing colour / hard to determine the end point 1

2(c)(i) B (Experiment 2) and volume (of B) was less (than volume of A) 1

2(c)(ii) 3 (times more concentrated) 1

2(d) 12.4 ÷ 2.5 = 4.96 or 5(.0) 1

cm3 1

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2(e) repeat and compare the results 1

2(f)(i) more accurate / more precise (than a measuring cylinder) 1

2(f)(ii) (pipette measures a) fixed volume / 25 cm3 1

2(g)(i) to remove solution A 1

2(g)(ii) to remove (distilled) water 1

2(g)(iii) larger / higher / bigger 1

the water dilutes solution B / makes solution B less concentrated 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) 4 1

3(b) carbon dioxide / CO2 1

3(c) hydrated 1

acid / contains H+ / hydrogen ions 1

3(d)(i) white precipitate 1

3(d)(ii) no change OR remains OR does not dissolve 1

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3(e) drops: no reaction OR no change OR remains colourless 1

OR
faint / slight (white) precipitate

excess: no reaction OR no change OR remains colourless 1

OR
faint / slight (white) precipitate / precipitate remains / does not dissolve

3(f) white precipitate 1

3(g) no reaction OR no change OR remains colourless 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any 6 from: 6
• weigh toothpaste
• add (dilute) hydrochloric acid
• to excess / until no more fizzing
• filter
• wash residue / silica (with water) and dry
• weigh residue / silica
• (mass silica / initial mass) × 100(%)

max 6

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Specimen

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mark scheme abbreviations

; separates marking points

/ alternative responses for the same marking point

not do not allow

allow accept the response

ecf error carried forward

avp any valid point

ora or reverse argument

owtte or words to that effect

underline actual word given must be used by candidate (grammatical variants excepted)

() the word / phrase in brackets is not required but sets the context

max indicates the maximum number of marks

Any [number] from: accept the [number] of valid responses

note: additional marking guidance

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1 (a) tap / separating / dropping funnel; [1]

not: burette
delivery tube; [1]
gas jar; [1]
allow: measuring cylinder

(b) gas should be collected downwards / owtte [1]

(c) to remove water / to remove impurities [1]

2 (a) volume boxes completed correctly 0, 13, 22, 30, 36, 43, 49
note: all 7 correct = 2, 6 correct = 1, <6 correct = 0 [2]

(b) volume boxes completed correctly 0, 5, 10, 13, 17, 20, 23

note: all 7 correct = 2, 6 correct = 1, <6 correct = 0 [2]

(c) appropriate scale on x-axis and y-axis and labels and units; [1]
note: scale should cover at least half of grid
points plotted to ± half a small square accuracy;; [2]
note: >12 correct = 2, 10–12 correct = 1, <10 correct = 0
two labelled smooth line graphs and must plot volume at t = 0; [1]

(d) Experiment 1 / acid X and statement that acid X is stronger or more concentrated / ora [1]

(e) 71–73 s and indication shown on graph; [1]

allow: ecf from incorrect graph

(f) 13 ÷ 30 = 0.43; [1]

allow: 0.4
allow: ecf on plotting
cm3 / s / cm3 s–1 / cm3 per s; [1]
allow: sec

(g) advantage: convenient / easy / quick to use; [1]

disadvantage: reference to inaccurate measurement; [1]

(h) graduated pipette / burette / gas syringe / mass of magnesium rather than strips / repeats
and take average / take more frequent readings / suitable method for reducing initial loss of
gas and any suitable comment on improved accuracy; [1]
note: explanation must relate to reason

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3 (a) platinum / graphite / carbon [1]

(b) damp blue litmus paper / Universal indicator paper / pH paper; [1]
bleaches / turns white; [1]

(c) hydrogen [1]

4 (a) (i) white precipitate [1]

(ii) precipitate dissolves in excess; [1]

(iii) white precipitate; [1]

no change / precipitate remains; [1]

(b) contains water / hydrated [1]

(c) ammonia
not: ammonium [1]

(d) Any two from:

nitrate;
hydrated salt / contains water;
it is not a sulfate; [2]

(e) sodium hydroxide is hazardous / irritant / caustic; [1]

allow: toxic
boiling causes mixture to spit / blow-out; [1]

5 (a) Universal indicator / pH paper; [1]

pH of 4–6 / yellow / orange; [1]
note: any suitable test with appropriate result

(b) Any four from:

chromatography;
description of applying food colouring to paper;
use of solvent;
results / number of spots;
compare results to known sample / reference to Rf value; [4]
marks can be obtained from a labelled diagram

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2019 series for most Cambridge
IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.

This syllabus is regulated for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 6 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) Electrolysis 1

1(b) Open (air hole / collar) 1

1(c) Fizzing / bubbles / green gas 1

Chlorine / Cl2 1

1(d) Iron reacts (with chlorine) / iron is reactive / not inert 1

1(e)(i) Bubbles / effervescence / fizzing 1

Hydrogen (is below zinc in the reactivity series) 1

1(e)(ii) Litmus 1

Bleached / turns white 1

1(f) Wear gloves / goggles 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) Table of results for Experiment 1 1

Initial and final volumes completed correctly

1.1, 16.1

Difference 15.0 1

2(b) Table of results for Experiment 2 1

Initial, final volumes and difference completed correctly

1.9, 31.9, 30.0

All readings to 1 dp in (a) and (b) 1

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2(c)(i) Solution A 1

Smaller volume / less (of potassium manganate used) / solution A 1

2(c)(ii) 2 × (times) as concentrated 1

2(d)(i) 2 × (times) value from table for Experiment 2, 60 cm3 1

Double volume (of C) used 1

2(d)(ii) Volume of potassium manganate solution added > 50 cm3 1

Use more than one burette / refill burette 1

2(e) Advantage easy to use / quick 1

Disadvantage not as accurate owtte 1

2(f) (Solution C) contains iron(II) (ions) / Fe2+ 1

Reference to oxidation / (iron(II)) → iron(III) / Fe3+ 1

Question Answer Marks

Tests on solution D

3(a) 1–3 1

3(b) Bubbles / fizz / effervescence 1

Lighted splint / flame 1

‘Pops’ 1

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Question Answer Marks

3(c) No reaction / no change / no precipitate 1

3(d) White precipitate 1

Tests on solid E

3(e) Carbon dioxide 1

3(f) Calcium 1

Carbonate 1

Question Answer Marks

4 6 from: 6

• Weighed amount / x gram of magnesium

• Add known volume of dilute hydrochloric acid

• gas syringe / measuring cylinder over water

• Use of stop-clock / timer

• Measure volume of hydrogen at fixed time or time for a fixed volume to be made

• Repeat using different temperatures

• Compare results / conclusion

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2019
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2019 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and
some Cambridge O Level components.

This document consists of 7 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) (conical) flask (1) 2

gas jar (1)

1(b) no bung in second flask (1) 2

gas jar should not be inverted (1)

1(c) to dry the gas / remove water 1

1(d) litmus (1) 2

turns white/bleaches (1)

1(e) chlorine / gas is poisonous / toxic 1

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2(a) table of results

volumes of aqueous sodium carbonate boxes completed correctly 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (1) 3

heights of solid boxes completed 12, 24, 48, 60, 73, 73, 73 (1)

in mm (1)

2(b) x-axis labelled as “volume of aqueous sodium carbonate / cm3 (1) 4

all 7 points plotted correctly (2)

two intersecting straight line graphs drawn with a ruler (1)

2(c) working shown on graph in correct place (1) 2

value from graph (1)

2(d) height increases / proportional to volume / more solid (1) 2

level off / becomes constant (1)

2(e) same heights / at 73 mm (1) 2

all barium nitrate reacted (1)

2(f) use burette / pipette to measure out aqueous barium nitrate / instead of measuring cylinder 1

2(g) filter (1) 3

dry (1)

weigh solid (1)

2(h) repeat and compare 1

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Question Answer Marks

Tests on solution F

3(a) 0–3 1

3(b) bubbles / fizz / effervescence (1) 3

lighted splint / flame (1)

pops (1)

3(c) white precipitate 1

3(d) no reaction/change 1

Tests on solid G

3(e) calcium (1) 2

carbonate (1)

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4 any six from: Max 6

• weigh nails / use set number of nails
• place nails in a suitable container
• add water to nails
• leave in water for a suitable time (≥ 1 week)
• observe nails / compare / reweigh nails
• repeat with nail with other coverings
• nail with least rust / mass increase has best coating

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CHEMISTRY 0620/62
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2019
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2019 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and
some Cambridge O Level components.

This syllabus is regulated for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a)(i) spatula 1

1(a)(ii) Bunsen (burner) 1

1(b) solid remains / ZnO stops dissolving / reacting 1

1(c)(i) more than enough to react 1

1(c)(ii) filtration / filter 1

1(d) heat / evaporate solution 1

to crystallising point / until saturated 1

leave to cool 1

1(e) heating / warming not necessary (in step 1) 1

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2(a) table of results 2

time boxes completed 1

20, 34, 68, 98 in seconds

2(b) appropriate scale for y-axis 1

all points plotted correctly 1

best fit smooth line graph between plotted points 1

2(c) extrapolation shown clearly 1

value from graph 1

unit s 1

2(d)(i) (length) is a control variable 1

2(d)(ii) times / results would be lower / smaller / less (because less magnesium is used) 1

2(e) apparatus: 1
M1 gas syringe / measuring cylinder over water

measurement 1: 1
M2 volume of gas

measurement 2: 1
M3 time

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2(f)(i) exothermic / redox / displacement 1

2(f)(ii) hydrogen / H2 1

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Tests on solid L

3(a) white (solid / crystals) 1

3(b) condensation / drops on side of tube 1

cobalt(II) chloride paper turns from blue 1

to pink 1

3(c) any two from: 2

• (red) litmus paper
• turns blue
• pungent smell

3(d) white precipitate 1

3(e) iron(III) / Fe3+ 1

chloride / Cl – 1

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4 any six from: max 6

M1 crush/powder azurite/ore/lumps

M2 using a suitable method e.g. mortar and/or pestle, hammer

M3 heat add (dilute) acid

in crucible / test-tube / boiling
M4 suitable strong acid named
tube / etc
with carbon/coke /iron/zinc/
electrolysis (of
M5 aluminium/magnesium/CO/ add iron / zinc / magnesium / aluminium
solution)
hydrogen
reduction / redox /
M6 pink / brown solid displacement / redox
displacement
at negative
M7 brown / pink (solid forms) brown / pink (solid forms)
electrode/cathode

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Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

CHEMISTRY 0620/63
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2019
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2019 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and
some Cambridge O Level components.

This syllabus is regulated for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 6 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) to prevent evaporation / loss of solvent 1

1(b)(i) solvent level above spots / hair dye samples 1

1(b)(ii) dyes would mix / dissolve with solvent / wash off paper 1

1(c) organic solvent / named organic solvent 1

1(d) any three from: max 3

• R contains P / Q
• R is a mixture / contains 2 colours
• P is a single colour / pure substance
• Q is a single colour / pure substance
• P and Q are different colours

Question Answer Marks

2(a) temperature boxes completed: 2

25, 25, 25, 41,46, 46, 45, 44

2(b) temperature boxes completed: 1

27, 27, 27, 57, 79, 79, 77, 75

2(c) temperature boxes completed: 1

23, 23, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29

2(d) all points plotted correctly 1

3 best fit smooth line graphs 1

axes labelled 1

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2(e) working shown clearly on graph for Experiment 2 at 75 seconds 1

reading taken from graph 1

2(f)(i) Experiment 2 1

temperature (change) is greatest 1

2(f)(ii) Experiment 1 is faster (than Experiment 3) 1

because surface area greater / more (frequent) collisions 1

2(g) initial temperature from table / room temperature 1

reaction finished 1

2(h) more readings / points 1

better / smoother graph 1

2(i) copper is a (good) conductor (of heat) 1

(high) heat loss (to surroundings) / lower temperatures 1

Question Answer Marks

Tests on solid N

3(a) white (solid) 1

3(b) condensation / drops on side of tube 1

cobalt(II) chloride paper turns (from blue) to pink 1

3(c)(i) white precipitate 1

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3(c)(ii) precipitate dissolves / clears / soluble 1

3(d) white precipitate 1

Tests on solid O

3(e) potassium 1

chloride 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any six from: max 6

EITHER
• measured volume (dilute) hydrochloric acid
• add named indicator
• add measured mass / weight of calcium compound
• stir / mix (acid and calcium compound)
• continue additions until colour changes
• repeat with other calcium compounds
• conclusion, e.g.: the calcium compound that needs the smallest mass / weight / amount to neutralise the acid is most
effective

OR
• measured mass / weight of calcium compound
• add named indicator
• add (dilute) hydrochloric acid (gradually)
• stir / mix (acid and calcium compound)
• continue additions until colour changes
• repeat with other calcium compounds
• conclusion, e.g.: the calcium compound that neutralises the largest volume / amount of(dilute) hydrochloric acid is the
most effective

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2019 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
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specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond
the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range
may be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) beaker 1

1(b) steam / (water) vapour 1

condenses / cools 1

1(c) anhydrous copper(II) sulfate / cobalt(II) chloride (paper) 1

turns blue / pink 1

1(d) to suck gases / products through apparatus 1

1(e) turns milky 1

carbon dioxide formed 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) table of results 2

volume boxes completed

0, 27, 48, 62, 65, 74, 76, 77, 77

2(b) all points plotted correctly 2

best fit smooth line graph omitting anomalous point 1

at 40 s / 65 cm3

2(c)(i) point at 40 s / 65 cm3 1

2(c)(ii) value from graph 1

shown clearly 1

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2(d) use of a 250 cm3 measuring cylinder / inaccurate measurements / readings 1

use a gas syringe / 100 cm3 measuring cylinder 1

2(e)(i) 35 cm3 1

2(e)(ii) 35 / 20 = 1.75 1

cm3 / s 1

2(f) volume of gas less / lower 1

gas / carbon dioxide dissolved in water 1

2(g) curve below original 1

approaching same level 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) white 1

precipitate 1

3(a)(ii) clears / dissolves / colourless solution 1

3(b)(i) white precipitate 1

3(b)(ii) clears / dissolves / colourless solution 1

3(c) bubbles / effervescence 1

litmus turns blue 1

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3(d) lithium 1

iodide 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any 6 from: max 6

• known volume of ethanol
• add known mass of iodine
• stir / shake
• filter
• dry and weigh (undissolved) iodine
• repeat with hexane
• conclusion

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2019 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

This syllabus is regulated for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 6 printed pages.

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specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond
the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range
may be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) pipette 1

burette 1

1(b) methyl orange or phenolphthalein 1

yellow to orange / pink / red or pink to colourless 1

1(c) initial burette reading 1

final burette reading 1

1(d) values should be same 1

moles / amount of sodium hydroxide added still same 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) table of results for Experiment 1 2

temperature boxes completed correctly

22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 27, 26

2(b) table of results for Experiment 2 2

temperature boxes completed correctly

21, 15, 12, 11, 10, 10, 11

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2(c) all points plotted correctly 1

two smooth line graphs 1

both labelled 1

2(d)(i) initial temperature minus 3 °C, 18 °C 1

value from graph 1

with clear indication 1

2(d)(ii) graph for Experiment 1 extended downwards 1

correct temperature value 1

2(e) endothermic, temperature decreases 1

2(f) two sources of error: 2

e.g. heat losses / use of a measuring cylinder / imprecise

thermometer / temperature not accurate / experiment only done once / readings taken every 30 s

two improvements: 2

e.g. use a lid / lag the apparatus / use a pipette / burette / use more accurate / precise thermometer / repeat and
average / compare / take readings at shorter intervals to get smoother graph

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3(a) blue-green 1

3(b) blue precipitate 1

3(c)(i) blue precipitate 1

3(c)(ii) deep / royal blue 1

solution / dissolves / soluble 1

3(d) litmus / pH paper 1

turns blue / pH > 7 1

3(e) potassium 1

bromide 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any six from: max 6

• add dilute nitric acid to the mixture
• in named container
• stir
• until reaction stops / fizzing stops / excess acid
• filter
• wash residue with water
• dry residue between pressed filter papers / drier

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CHEMISTRY 0620/63
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2019
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2019 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

This syllabus is regulated for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 7 printed pages.

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These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) measuring cylinder 1

1(b) volume of gas / oxygen 1

time 1

1(c)(i) concentration of hydrogen peroxide / reactant decreases 1

1(c)(ii) all hydrogen peroxide / reactant decomposed 1

1(d)(i) filtration 1

1(d)(ii) method 1 3
• dry / evaporate water
• (re-)weigh (the manganese(IV) oxide / catalyst after the reaction)
• mass should be unchanged / 0.5 g

OR

method 2
• use same sample MnO2 / dry MnO2
• repeat experiment
• results would be the same

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2(a) table of results for experiments 2

initial and final reading boxes completed correctly

10.2 23.1 6.3
0.0 2.7 1.2

differences completed correctly 1

10.2, 20.4, 5.1

all values to 1 or 2 decimal places 1

2(b) yellow 1

orange / pink / red 1

2(c) no sharp colour change / no (clear) end point 1

2(d)(i) (Experiment) 3 (needed smallest) 1

and
(Experiment) 2 (needed largest)

2(d)(ii) 1:2 1

2(d)(iii) most concentrated S 1

R
least concentrated T

2(e) no effect / none 1

concentration of reactants not affected / unchanged / same 1

2(f) repeat the experiment 1

compare / to check for anomalous results / until concordant results owtte 1

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2(g) measurement to be taken 1

use of results to draw conclusion 1

reactant / method 1

thermometric
• measure temperature (change)
• highest temperature (change) is most concentrated
• add (xs) hydrochloric acid

precipitation of metallic hydroxide

• measure mass / height of precipitate
• most precipitate is most concentrated
• add (xs aqueous) copper sulfate (for example)

gas produced
• measure volume of gas made
• largest volume is most concentrated
• add an ammonium salt or aluminium

evaporation
• mass of solid
• most mass is most concentrated
• evaporate solution

pH meter
• measure pH
• highest pH is most concentrated
• pH meter

dissolving
• measure time taken for solid to dissolve
• shortest time is most concentrated
• aluminium / aluminium oxide / zinc / zinc oxide

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3(a) blue / purple / green / violet 1

3(b)(i) green 1

precipitate 1

3(b)(ii) green solution / precipitate dissolves 1

3(c) grey-green precipitate 1

3(d) any two from: 2

• effervescence
• (damp red / purple) litmus / pH paper
• turns blue / pH 8–10

3(e) fuel / organic 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any six from: Max 6

• known volume / amount of (distilled) water
• initial temperature (of water before solid is added)
• add measured mass / stated mass of potassium nitrate or ammonium chloride
• stir / mix / dissolve / swirl / shake
• final temperature of solution / temperature every 30 s
• repeat with (same mass of) other solid (and volume / amount of water) OR measured mass of other solid
• greater temperature change / decrease OR lowest final temperature is larger energy change / calculate energy change
per gram

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical March 2018
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2018 series for most
®
Cambridge IGCSE , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

® IGCSE is a registered trademark.

This syllabus is approved for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 6 printed pages.

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These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a)(i) line drawn on diagram between base line and bottom of paper and below dot 1

1(a)(ii) water 1

1(b) dropper / teat pipette 1

1(c) so mixture is above / not in contact/does not run/dissolve in solvent 1

1(d) is two substances / contains D 1

1(e) insoluble 1

1(f) 2.8 to 3.2 / 5 1

0.56–0.64 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) table of results final reading and difference completed correctly 1

11.6

2(b) table of results with final reading and difference completed correctly 1
23.6 and 11.6

2(c) final reading completed correctly 24.1 1

initial reading completed correctly 0.9 1

difference correct 23.2 1

2(d) yellow to orange 1

2(e) to remove impurities / chemicals / residue / solution / owtte 1

2(f) 3 1

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Question Answer Marks

2(g) pipette / burette 1

2(h) effect no effect 1

reason no change in reactant concentrations / owtte 1

2(i)(i) 1:2 1

2(i)(ii) different indicators used / owtte 1

2(j) more than one colour change / cannot find end point 1

2(k) repeat (experiments) 1

compare / average / check spread of results 1

Question Answer Marks

3 tests on solution M

3(a) yellow / brown 1

3(b) white 1

precipitate 1

3(c) no reaction / change / precipitate 1

3(d)(i) brown 1

precipitate 1

3(d)(ii) no change / precipitate remains / insoluble 1

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Question Answer Marks

3 tests on solid N

3(e) carbon dioxide 1

3(f) copper / transition element 1

carbonate 1

Question Answer Marks

4 gas volume mass loss max 6

M1 Mg added to sulfuric acid Mg added to sulfuric acid

M2 in a suitable container with ability to have a bung in a suitable container
M3 methods of measuring gas volume (gas syringe, on a balance
downward displacement of water using a
measuring cylinder)
M4 start timer / timing (when added together) start timer / timing (when added together)
M5 measure volume of gas measure mass loss
M6 at set time / at end of experiment / at (regular) at set time / time to end of experiment / at (regular)
known intervals known intervals
M7 rate = volume ÷ time rate = mass loss ÷ time

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2018
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2018 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and
some Cambridge O Level components.

IGCSE™ is a registered trademark.

This syllabus is approved for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 6 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) burette 1

1(b) methyl orange / thymolphthalein / litmus 1

1(c)(i) number 2 / 18.9 cm3 1

1(c)(ii) overshot end point / more than 25 cm3 KOH in flask 1

1(c)(iii) 18.2 1

cm3 1

1(d) (wrong conclusion) nitric acid more concentrated / stronger 1

smaller volume of acid needed 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) volume boxes completed correctly in seconds 1

0, 10, 15, 20, 40

time boxes completed correctly 2

27, 33, 45, 66, 201

2(b) all points plotted correctly (± half a small square) 2

smooth line graph 1

2(c)(i) value from graph 1

with clear indication 1

2(c)(ii) 1 ÷ value from (c)(i) 1

2(d)(i) experiment 1 1

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2(d)(ii) more particles of thiosulfate (in a given volume) 1

more chance of collision 1

2(e) use a pipette / burette 1

2(f) times would be shorter 1

idea of depth of solution is greater 1

2(g) sketch curve roughly same shape and above original 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) hydrogen / H2 1

3(b) sulfuric 1

acid 1

3(c) limewater 1

milky / cloudy / white ppt. 1

3(d)(i) white 1

precipitate 1

3(d)(ii) dissolves / clears / goes colourless 1

3(e)(i) white precipitate 1

3(e)(ii) dissolves / clears / goes colourless 1

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4 any 6 from one method: max 6

evaporation
• measured volume of water
• using measuring cylinder / pipette / burette
• heat to 40 °C / heat to >40 °C
• add KCl until no more dissolves / add excess KCl
• stir
• filter mixture (if heated to >40 °C then need to cool and filter)
• evaporate filtrate to dryness
• weigh solid

mass not used

• measured volume of water
• using measuring cylinder / pipette / burette
• heat to 40 °C
• add KCl until no more dissolves
• stir
• weigh KCl not added
• weigh KCl before adding any to water – only awarded if weighed mass not used after
• difference in mass of KCl is mass dissolved

mass undissolved
• measured volume of water
• using measuring cylinder / pipette / burette
• heat to 40 °C
• stir
• filter
• weigh residue (do not award if residue washed)
• add weighed (excess) KCl to water – only awarded if mass of residue measured
• mass KCl dissolved = initial mass – final mass

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2018 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and
some Cambridge O Level components.

IGCSE™ is a registered trademark.

This syllabus is approved for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 6 printed pages.

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specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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1(a) (gas) syringe 1

1(b)(i) volume of gas / volume of carbon dioxide 1

1(b)(ii) reaction finished / no more gas given off 1

calcium carbonate used up 1

1(c) sketch less steep at beginning 1

to same level / volume / final amount of gas 1

1(d) limewater / calcium hydroxide solution 1

milky / cloudy / white ppt. 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) initial temperatures all 21 1

AND
final temperatures 18, 17, 15

temperature changes –3, –4, –6 1

2(b) initial temperatures 22, 22, 21, 22 1

AND
final temperatures 26, 27, 29, 33

temperature changes +4, +5, +8, +11 1

2(c) all points plotted correctly (± half a small square) 2

best-fit straight-line graphs 1

labels D (upper) and C (lower) or (expt.) 2 and 1 1

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2(d) value from graph, –8 °C 1

extrapolation 1

2(e) exothermic 1

2(f) room temperature / 21 °C / 22 °C 1

heat lost to surroundings 1

2(g) half as much 2

2(h) change in apparatus or method e.g. use a pipette / burette or use insulation / lid 1

explanation e.g. as more accurate / precise, than a measuring cylinder / reduce heat losses 1

2(i) repeat experiments 1

compare / average 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) (pale) green (solid / crystals) 1

3(b) no change / no reaction / no precipitate / no observation 1

3(c) white precipitate 1

3(d) green 1

precipitate 1

3(e) green precipitate 1

3(f) calcium 1

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4 any 6 from: max 6

• hydrochloric acid in burette / measuring cylinder (solutions can be reversed)

• measured volume of barium hydroxide solution (solutions can be reversed)
• in named container e.g. beaker / (conical) flask
• (named) indicator (ignore Universal Indicator) OR pH meter
• acid added gradually / slowly / dropwise / dripped
• until colour changes / endpoint / neutral / pH 7
• note volume added / initial and final volumes
• calculation (using volumes and concentration of the acid)

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2018 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and
some Cambridge O Level components.

IGCSE™ is a registered trademark.

This syllabus is approved for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 6 printed pages.

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specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a)(i) balance 1

1(a)(ii) crucible 1

1(b) open 1

1(c) weigh the solid 1

heat to constant mass 1

1(d) anhydrous copper sulfate / cobalt chloride paper 1

turns blue / turns pink 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) all temperature boxes completed correctly: 2

21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 30, 29, 28

2(b) all points plotted correctly (± half a small square) 1

best-fit intersecting straight-line graphs 1

2(c) temperature boxes completed correctly: 2

21, 26, 31, 32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27

all points plotted correctly 1

2(d)
best-fit intersecting straight-line graphs 1

2(e)(i) value from graph where lines cross: 12 cm3 1

shown clearly at intersection 1

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2(e)(ii) half volume of acid 1

less / half as many moles of sodium hydroxide present 1

2(f) exothermic / heat given out 1

2(g)(i) to remove traces of acid / clean / remove impurities 1

2(g)(ii) to remove traces of water 1

2(h) sources of error 1

using a measuring cylinder or heat losses

improvement 1
use a pipette / use a burette / lag / insulation / lid

Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) yellow 1

3(a)(ii) pH 11–14 1

3(b) white precipitate 1

clears / dissolves 1

white precipitate 1

3(c) pH / litmus paper 1

turns pH >7 / turns blue 1

3(d) grey-green 1

precipitate 1

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3(e) organic / fuel / flammable 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any 6 from: Max 6

• cut leaves into small pieces

• grind / crush with sand / ethanol
• using pestle/mortar
• decant / pour-off / filter liquid
• chromatography
• apply extract to paper (in correct location)
• description of separating colours

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CHEMISTRY 0620/61
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2018
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2018 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

This syllabus is approved for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 6 printed pages.

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These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

Abbreviations used in the Mark Scheme

• ; separates marking points

• / separates alternatives within a marking point
• () the word or phrase in brackets is not required but sets the context
• A accept (a less than ideal answer which should be marked correct)
• I ignore (mark as if this material were not present)
• R reject
• ecf credit a correct statement that follows a previous wrong response
• ora or reverse argument
• owtte or words to that effect (accept other ways of expressing the same ide

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) M1 (A),C,F 1

M2 B,D,E OR B,E,D OR D,B,E 1

1(b) Evaporating / crystallising basin / dish 1

1(c) To wash-out / dissolve / remove sodium chloride / salt 1

1(d) Filtration 1

1(e) Melting point 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) mass boxes correctly completed to 1 dp 2

86.0, 85.0, 84.4, 84.1,84.0, 83.9, 83.9, 83.9

Loss in mass boxes correctly completed 1

0.0, 1.0, 1.6, 1.9, 2.0, 2.1, 2.1, 2.1

2(b) points correctly plotted: 2

smooth line graph; 1

2(c) M1 mass loss from graph at 30 seconds (0.5) 1

M2 mass in M1 / 30 calculated (= 0.017) 1

M3 g / s; 1

2(d) Sketch steeper than original graph 1

To same level 1

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2(e)(i) gas / carbon dioxide given off 1

2(e)(ii) Allow gas to escape 1

Prevent loss of acid; 1

2(e)(iii) Reaction finished 1

All nitric acid has reacted 1

2(f) Advantage: more accurate; 1

Disadvantage: slow 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) Sulfur dioxide; 1

3(b) Potassium 1

sulfite; 1

3(c)(i) White 1

precipitate; 1

3(c)(ii) insoluble / remains / no change 1

3(d) No / (very) slight white precipitate; 1

3(e) No precipitate / reaction / change / remains colourless 1

3(f) (red)litmus / pH paper / universal indicator paper 1

turns blue / pH>7 / alkaline 1

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4 Method 1 Max 6
• Coat/paint glass slide(or any suitable inert material)
• With same amount / thickness of paint
• (leave to) dry
• Add controlled amount / drops of propanone
• Until paint / coating removed
• Count drops / measure volume
• Repeat with ethyl ethanoate
• Comparison / conclusion

Method 2 Max 6
• Weigh slides
• Add equal mass of paint to both
• Leave to dry
• Immerse each slide in 2 containers with each of solvents
• Fixed volume of solvent / excess solvent
• For set time interval / time
• Dry and reweigh slides / to dissolve
• Conclusion e.g. solvent causing greater mass loss is better or shortest time to dissolve is better

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CHEMISTRY 0620/62
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2018
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2018 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

This syllabus is approved for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 6 printed pages.

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These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) Tong(s) 1

1(b) White ash / powder / solid / smoke 1

1(c) Magnesium oxide 1

1(d) To dissolve(more solid) / makes a solution 1

Increases speed / make dissolve completely 1

1(e) >7 and not >14 1

1(f) Goggles / blue glass 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) Table of results for experiments 1–5 3

Times completed
29, 39, 56, 65, 111

in seconds 1

2(b) All points plotted correctly 3

Smooth line graph 1

2(c) Value from graph 1

indication on graph 1

unit 1

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2(d)(i) Experiment 1 1

2(d)(ii) More particles (of solution L present per unit volume) 1

more frequent collisions / particles collide more often / higher collision rate 1

2(e)(i) More accurate 1

2(e)(ii) Too slow / slower addition of solution / takes longer to add 1

Measuring time taken less accurate / results less accurate 1

2(f) Repeat and average / compare results 1

Question Answer Marks

Tests on solid N

3(a) White(solid/crystals) 1

3(b) White 1

precipitate 1

3(c) pH / (red)litmus paper 1

>7 / blue 1

3(d) Ammonia 1

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Question Answer Marks

Tests on solid O

3(e) Group 1 cation present or named group 1 cation present 1

3(f) potassium 1

chloride 1

Question Answer Marks

4 Any 4 from Max 6

• Measured volume of dilute hydrochloric acid

• Use of suitable container (e.g. test tube / beaker / flask / plastic cup)
• Initial temperature of acid
• Add known mass of solid C
• Final temperature of mixture / Calculate temperature change
• Repeat with (same mass / moles of) solid D

And

• Bigger temperature change is bigger energy change

• Temperature increase is exothermic / temperature decrease is endothermic process

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2018
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2018 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.

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1(a) mortar 1

(Teat / dropping) pipette / dropper 1

1(b) M1 Limewater 1

M2 milky 1

1(c) M1 Larger surface area 1

M2 Increases rate of reaction 1

1(d) M1 Add magnesium / zinc / iron 1

M2 More reactive metal / displacement reaction 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) Table of results for experiments 1–4 1

average temperature boxes completed correctly

22, 30, 39, 48

Time boxes completed correctly 2

98, 42, 26, 22

Times completed in seconds 1

2(b) All points plotted correctly 3

Smooth line graph (curve) 1

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2(c) indication on graph 1

Value from graph 1

°C 1

2(d)(i) Experiment 4 1

2(d)(ii) M1 particles (of solution L) have more / most (kinetic) energy / move faster 1

M2 more frequent collisions / particles collide more often 1

2(e) M1 Insulation / use a lid 1

M2 To reduce heat losses 1

2(f) M1 Too slow / slower addition of solution 1

M2 Measuring time-taken / results less accurate 1

Question Answer Marks

Tests on solid P

3(a) White (solid / crystals / powder) 1

3(b) M1 Bubbles / fizz 1

M2 pH / (red) litmus paper / universal indicator 1

M3 pH>7 / turns blue / alkaline 1

3(c) No reaction / (remains) colourless / no change 1

3(d) red 1

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Tests on solid Q

3(e) • Transition metal / element 1

• Chloride / Cl– 1

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4 marks may be awarded from labelled diagrams max 6

Ignore any process done to single substances.

If candidates make the mixture up for themselves then carry on marking.

Method 1

1 heat the mixture

2 using a Bunsen / electric heater / oil bath
3 in a suitable container (flask / boiling tube / test-tube)
4 ethanol boils / evaporates first / at 78 °C
5 limonene boils next / at 176 °C (and collects / condenses )
6 use of the term (fractional) distillation
7 use of a condenser
8 sodium carbonate residue left

Method 2 (assuming sodium carbonate does not dissolve max 6

1 filter (to obtain sodium carbonate)

2 heat the filtrate
3 using a Bunsen / electric heater / oil bath
4 in a suitable container (flask / boiling tube / test-tube)
5 ethanol boils / evaporates first / at 78 °C
6 limonene boils next / at 176 °C (and collects / condenses) / is the residue
7 use of the term (fractional ) distillation
8 use of a condenser

Method 3 (assuming sodium carbonate does not dissolve and liquids do not mix). max 5

1 filter (to obtain sodium carbonate)

2 use of separating funnel
3 run / let one liquid out
4 by opening the tap
5 leave other liquid in separating funnel

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®,
Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.

® IGCSE is a registered trademark.

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1(a) electrode(s) 1

1(b) diagram of test-tube over either electrode 1

containing liquid 1

1(c) 1
test: glowing splint
result: relights

1(d)(i) carbon dioxide 1

1(d)(ii) oxygen reacted with carbon 1

1(e) solution became more acidic / more concentrated 1

water was broken down / electrolysed 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) initial and final readings completed correctly: 29.6; 4.1 1

difference completed correctly: 25.5 1

2(b) initial and final readings and difference completed correctly: 29.1; 24.0; 5.1 1

all readings to 1 d.p. 1

2(c) neutralisation 1

2(d)(i) solution O 1

greater volume of acid was used in the titration 1

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2(d)(ii) five times as concentrated 1

2(e) 2.5–2.6 1

unit: cm3 1

2(f) effect on volume: no effect 1

reason: temperature would only affect the rate 1

2(g)(i) use a pipette / burette 1

2(g)(ii) repeat experiments (and compare / average) 1

2(h) M1 fair test 1

to equal volumes of each sodium hydroxide solution / solutions O and P add an equal volume / measured volumes of
aqueous calcium chloride

M2 dependent variable measured 1

measure mass / height of precipitate formed / volume of calcium chloride used

M3 conclusion 1
the more concentrated sodium hydroxide solution would form the most precipitate (mass / height) / would require a
smaller volume of calcium chloride

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3(a)(i) white 1

precipitate 1

3(a)(ii) (white precipitate) dissolves 1

3(b)(i) white precipitate 1

3(b)(ii) (white precipitate) dissolves 1

3(c) cream 1

precipitate 1

3(d) sodium 1

iodide 1

Question Answer Marks

4(a) any 4 from: 4

M1 measure initial temperature of (solid) ammonium chloride / barium hydroxide
M2 add barium hydroxide / ammonium chloride / other solid AND mix / stir
M3 use a thermometer
M4 measure the temperature of the mixture / final temperature
M5 temperature decreases / test-tube feels cold

4(b) M1 add (aqueous) sodium hydroxide (and warm) 1

M2 gas produced turns (red) litmus blue 1

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®,
Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some Cambridge O Level
components.

® IGCSE is a registered trademark.

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1(a)(i) stirrer / glass rod 1

1(a)(ii) Spatula 1

1(a)(iii) nitric (acid) 1

1(a)(iv) bubbles / fizz / effervescence 1

1(b) the reaction is (fast) at room temperature 1

1(c) strontium carbonate 1

solid is left behind 1

1(d) filter 1

heat / evaporate 1

to crystallising point / glass rod test / until saturation point 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) initial and final readings completed correctly: 4.1, 38.3 1

difference completed correctly: 34.2 1

2(b) initial and final readings completed correctly: 3.7, 20.8 1

difference completed correctly: 17.1 1

2(c)(i) solution C is more concentrated 1

a greater volume of thiosulfate was needed 1

2(c)(ii) 2 × as concentrated 1

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2(d) 1.5 × value from table in (b) for Experiment 2 1

unit: cm3 1

2(e)(i) 2 sources of error, e.g.: 2

• using a measuring cylinder to measure solution C / solution D
• only carrying out the experiments once
• going past the end-point

2(e)(ii) 2 meaningful improvements related to (e)(i): 2

• use a pipette / burette
• repeat the experiment
• improvement linked to going past the end-point

Question Answer Marks

3(a) solid spits out of the tube / the tube might crack 1

3(b) carbon dioxide 1

3(c) copper / Cu2+ 1

carbonate / CO32– 1

3(d) white 1

3(e)(i) no reaction / change 1

3(e)(ii) yellow 1

precipitate 1

3(f) lilac 1

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3(g) any 2 from: 2

• blue / roaring / hot flame
• use of a splint / wire to introduce the solid into the flame
• use of (concentrated) hydrochloric acid

Question Answer Marks

4(a) (red) litmus turns blue 1

4(b) heat / boil the mixture 1

condense the vapour 1

4(c) filter / decant 1

wash residue (with water) 1

dry 1

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®,
Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some Cambridge O Level
components.

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1(a) measuring cylinder 1

conical flask 1

1(b) bubbles / fizz / effervescence 1

1(c) time (taken) 1

s / seconds / secs 1

1(d)(i) 80 and 40 (cm3) 1

Experiment 1 at twice / double the volume of Experiment 2 1

1(d)(ii) two times as much / mass / amount / length magnesium used (in Experiment 1) 1

1(d)(iii) curve drawn is steeper than Experiment1 1

curve drawn finishes at the same level as Experiment 1 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) initial volume completed correctly: 0.0 1

final volume completed correctly: 13.0

difference: 13.0 1

2(b) final volume, initial volume and difference completed correctly: 41.1, 2.1 and 39.0 1

all readings in (a) and (b) to 1 d.p. 1

2(c) there is a colour change at the end-point already 1

2(d)(i) solution C 1

a greater volume of potassium manganate(VII) / solution A was needed 1

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2(d)(ii) 3 × as concentrated 1

2(e)(i) double the volume of solution C was used / double the volume of solution A was needed 1

78 cm3 1

2(e)(ii) problem: volume of potassium manganate(VII) solution added would be greater than 50 cm3 1

solution: use more than one burette / refill burette 1

2(f) advantage: easy (to use) / quick 1

disadvantage: not accurate 1

2(g) can take average or mean / can spot anomalies / more reliable 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) initial temperature and final temperature recorded correctly: 19, 23 1

temperature difference correctly calculated: 4 1

3(b) endothermic 1

3(c) sulfur dioxide 1

3(d) sodium / Na+ 1

sulfite / SO32– 1

3(e) red 1

3(f) white 1

precipitate 1

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4 6

the filtration method

any 6 from:
• weigh mixture (of calcium carbonate and kaolinite)
• add (dilute) hydrochloric acid
• in excess / continue adding until there is no more fizzing / add until no more gas is evolved
• filter
• wash residue / kaolinite
• dry
• weigh residue / kaolinite
• (change in mass / initial mass) × 100 (%)

the gas collection / loss of mass method

any 6 from:
• weigh mixture (of calcium carbonate and kaolinite)
• add (dilute) hydrochloric acid
• in excess / continue adding until there is no more fizzing / add until no more gas is evolved
• collect gas in a syringe / measure final total mass
• measure volume of gas / mass loss
• calculate moles of CaCO3 / CO2
• calculate mass of CaCO3
• (mass of CaCO3 / initial mass) × 100 (%)

the calcium chloride method 1

any 4 from:
• weigh mixture (of calcium carbonate and kaolinite)
• add (dilute) hydrochloric acid
• in excess / continue adding until there is no more fizzing / add until no more gas is evolved
• filter

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®,
Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some Cambridge O Level
components.

® IGCSE is a registered trademark.

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1(a)(i) (delivery) tube 1

1(a)(iii) arrow beneath the tube containing the mixture of alcohols 1

1(b) to cool 1

the gas into a liquid 1

1(c) to measure the temperature of the vapour / temperature of liquid would not be constant 1

1(d) E shown on the test-tube in water bath 1

1(e)(i) lighted splint ignites the liquid / test for water, e.g. add anhydrous copper(II) sulfate gives a negative result 1

1(e)(ii) melting / boiling point determination 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) all volume boxes completed correctly: 0, 13, 25, 38, 48, 59, 70, 79, 88, 96 3

2(b) origin plotted 1

other points correctly plotted 1

two smooth lines 1

labelled 1

2(c) Experiment 1 1

more concentrated / stronger acid / the acid has a lower pH 1

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2(d) volume of gas at 30 s 1

correct calculation of rate 1

unit: cm3 / s OR cm 3 s–1 1

2(e) all the magnesium will have reacted 1

2(f) faster reaction / increased rate 1

magnesium powder has a higher surface area 1

2(g) advantage: easy to use / quick 1

disadvantage: not accurate 1

2(h) use of burette / pipette / gas syringe / weighed amount of magnesium / repeat experiment (and average) / clean the 1
magnesium / remove oxide layer

Question Answer Marks

3(a) chlorine 1

3(b)(i) iron(III) 1

hydroxide 1

3(b)(ii) green 1

precipitate 1

3(c) oxygen 1

3(d) catalyst 1

transition element compound / manganese oxide 1

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4 any 6 from: 6
• crush lumps
• pestle and mortar
• weigh cassiterite
• heat / reduce
• with carbon / CO / more reactive metal, e.g. Zn
• weigh tin
• (mass of tin / initial mass) × 100 (%)

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2017
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most
®
Cambridge IGCSE , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

® IGCSE is a registered trademark.

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1(a) evaporating basin / dish 1

1(b) zinc oxide 1

1(c)(i) filtration 1

1(c)(ii) no filter paper 1

1(d) heat / boil / evaporate 1

to crystallising point 1

cool / leave to stand 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) average temperatures completed for all five experiments: 18, 31, 41, 53, 63 1

times completed for all five experiments: 210, 111, 84, 66, 54 1

all times in seconds 1

2(b) all five points plotted 3

smooth line graph 1

2(c) value from graph for average temperature 72 °C 1

unit (s) 1

shown clearly 1

2(d) line above experimental line 1

2(e)(i) Experiment 5 1

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2(e)(ii) particles move faster / particles have more energy 1

more (frequent) collisions / greater chance of collisions 1

2(f)(i) more accurate 1

comparison to measuring cylinder 1

2(f)(ii) time shorter / cross disappears faster 1

depth greater 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) red-brown 1

precipitate 1

3(a)(ii) insoluble / no change 1

3(b) red-brown precipitate 1

3(c) (red) litmus paper 1

turns blue 1

3(d) ammonia 1

3(e) lithium 1

carbonate 1

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4 reaction with acid method 6

max [6]:
M1 fixed volume of acid
M2 to fixed mass of metal
M3 measure volume of gas / temperature change
M4 named apparatus for the measurement
M5 after time
M6 repeat with other metals
M7 compare / conclude

displacement method

M1 add each metal to named tin salt solution

M2 observe if deposit is formed
M3 results, e.g. Zn and Fe positive
M4 repeat with named iron salt
M5 results, e.g. Zn positive
M6 conclude

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most
®
Cambridge IGCSE , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

® IGCSE is a registered trademark.

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1(a) water 1

1(b)(i) arrow under mineral wool AND arrow under magnesium ribbon 1

1(b)(ii) boiling tube 1

1(c) use sandpaper / glass paper / steel wool 1

1(d)(i) gas syringe / measuring cylinder over a trough of water 1

labelled 1

1(d)(ii) ‘pops’ 1

1(e) large amount of energy released / high temperature reached 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) initial and final temperature boxes completed: 21, 21, 21, 32, 37, 48 2
all readings correct = [2]
4 or 5 readings correct = [1]

2(b) initial and final temperature boxes completed: 23, 23, 23, 23, 20, 18, 16, 12 2
all readings correct = [2]
6 or 7 readings correct = [1]

2(c) all points plotted 2

two straight lines of best fit drawn with a ruler 1

both graphs appropriately labelled 1

2(d)(i) value from graph 1

shown clearly 1

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2(d)(ii) value from graph 1

shown clearly 1

2(e) exothermic 1

2(f) change to the experiments 1

use burette / pipette
use insulation / lid
use a new cup / dry the cup

explanation (to match change) 1

more accurate (than measuring cylinder)
reduce heat losses
remove water left from the previous experiment

2(g) repeat experiments 1

2(h) lower temperatures measured / smaller temperature changes 1

changed is halved / more water (to heat) 1

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3(a) white (crystals) 1

3(b) bubbles / fizz 1

limewater 1

(turns) milky 1

3(c) carbon dioxide 1

3(d) yellow 1

3(e) non-transition metal / Group II metal / barium / calcium / magnesium 1

3(e) chloride 1

Question Answer Marks

4 6
max [6]:
M1 weigh specified number of nail(s) / specified number of nails
M2 immerse in same volume
M3 samples of tap water and distilled water (in two test-tubes)
M4 for suitable time
M5 dry (in oven)
M6 reweigh nails
M7 compare / conclusion

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2017
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most
®
Cambridge IGCSE , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
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1(a) pestle 1

(teat) pipette 1

1(b) to increase surface area / make it dissolve faster 1

1(c) nitric (acid) 1

1(d) residue 1

1(e) M1 add a more reactive metal (e.g. zinc / magnesium) 1

M2 displaces lead / filter out lead 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) temperature boxes completed: 23, 16, 14, 13, 12, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11 2
all readings correct = [2]
8 or 9 readings correct = [1]

2(b) temperature boxes completed correctly: 22, 26, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 35, 35 2
all readings correct = [2]
8 or 9 readings correct = [1]

2(c) all points plotted 1

two smooth line graphs 2

(one line graph correct = [1])

both graphs appropriately labelled 1

2(d)(i) value from graph 1

shown clearly 1

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2(d)(ii) value from graph 1

shown clearly 1

2(e) exothermic 1

2(f) room temperature / 22 °C 1

AND
reaction has finished / all the solid has dissolved

2(g) source of error improvement 4

heat losses use a lid / lag the apparatus

use of a measuring cylinder use a pipette/burette
wet cup in the second experiment use new/another cup OR dry the cup
the solid absorbs water from the air store in a sealed container / airtight container / desiccator
only done once repeat and average
different masses of solids used / masses of use same mass of solid / weigh the solids
solids not measured

2(h) fewer data / less detail / fewer readings / graph not as good / not enough readings whilst the solid is reacting 1

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3(a)(i) green 1

precipitate 1

3(a)(ii) green solution / precipitate dissolves 1

3(a)(iii) bubbles / fizzing / effervescence 1

(red) litmus paper / Universal Indicator paper 1

(red litmus paper) turns blue / (Universal Indicator paper) turns purple 1

3(b) ammonia / NH3 1

3(c) (aqueous) ammonia / NH3 1

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4 6
heating to dryness method

max [6]:
M1 weigh (any) sample of washing soda
M2 heat (to remove water of crystallisation)
M3 in named container
M4 cool
M5 reweigh
M6 repeat heating
M7 to constant mass
M8 appropriate calculation suggested for the percentage of water

mass of water method

max [6]:
M1 weigh (any) sample of washing soda
M2 heat to remove water of crystallisation
M3 in named container
M4 using apparatus capable of collecting water (vapour)
M5 cool / condense (water vapour)
M6 continue until no more collects
M7 weigh water
M8 appropriate calculation suggested for the percentage of water

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MARK SCHEME for the March 2016 series

0620 CHEMISTRY
0620/62 Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical), maximum raw mark 40

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2016 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®
and Cambridge International A and AS Level components.

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• ; separates marking points

• / separates alternatives within a marking point
• () the word or phrase in brackets is not required but sets the context
• A accept (a less than ideal answer which should be marked correct)
• I ignore (mark as if this material were not present)
• R reject
• ecf credit a correct statement that follows a previous wrong response
• ora or reverse argument
• owtte or words to that effect (accept other ways of expressing the same idea)

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1(a) tripod; 2

stirring rod / stirrer;

1(b)(i) B C A; 1
1(b)(ii) filtration; 1
1(c)(i) water; 1
1(c)(ii) filtrate; 1
1(d) solid / crystals appearing on edge / glass rod test; 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) In each column: 4
4 correct = [2]
3 correct = [1]

average temperature boxes completed correctly: 16, 27, 41, 50;

times completed in seconds correctly: 128, 58, 27, 18;
2(b) all points plotted correctly = [3] 4
smooth line graph;
2(c) value from graph: 12‒13 s; 2
extrapolation;
2(d)(i) Experiment 4; 1
2(d)(ii) any 2 from: 2
highest temperature;
more energy;
more (chance of) collisions;
2(e)(i) more accurate; 2
than a measuring cylinder;
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2(e)(ii) insulation / use a lid; to reduce heat losses; 2
OR
repeats; average results;
OR
measure water or sulphuric acid or methyl orange using a burette / use a 2 d.p. stopwatch / digital thermometer; reference to
accuracy;

Question Answer Marks

3(a) blue / green (solid / crystals); 1
3(b)(i) (pale) blue; 4
precipitate;
royal / deep blue;
dissolves / solution;
3(b)(ii) (pale) blue precipitate; 1
3(b)(iii) white precipitate; 1
3(b)(iv) no reaction / change / precipitate; 1
3(c) ammonium; iodide; 2

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4 any 6 from: 6
chromatography;
(pencil) baseline / origin;
apply orange colour to paper;
and samples of both E110 and E129;
solvent / named solvent;
check heights of spots of E colours against orange drink;
conclusion / allow comparison to known Rf values;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2016 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®,
Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.

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• ; separates marking points

• / separates alternatives within a marking point
• OR gives alternative marking point
• R reject
• I ignore mark as if this material was not present
• A accept (a less than ideal answer which should be marked correct)
• COND indicates mark is conditional on previous marking point
• owtte or words to that effect (accept other ways of expressing the same idea)
• max indicates the maximum number of marks that can be awarded
• ecf credit a correct statement that follows a previous wrong response
• () the word / phrase in brackets is not required, but sets the context
• ora or reverse argument

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1(a) 2
fractionating column; 1
tripod; 1
1(b) water labelled twice; 1
1(c) heat under (the collecting) beaker; 1
1(d) 2
M1 ethanol; 1
M2 lowest / lower boiling point; 1
1(e) ethanol is flammable; 1

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2(a) 4
final readings completed correctly: 13.2, 39.2; 1
initial readings completed correctly: 0.0, 12.8; 1
differences completed correctly: 13.2, 26.4; 1
all readings and differences to 1 decimal place; 1
2(b) yellow to orange / red / pink; 1
2(c) 2
initial and final readings completed correctly: 9.9, 16.5; 1
difference completed correctly: 6.6; 1
2(d) bubbles / fizzing / effervescence; 1
2(e) Experiment 2; 1
2(f) use a pipette / burette; 1
2(g) 2
effect on results: none owtte; 1
reason: no change in concentration owtte; 1
2(h)(i) 2:1; 1
2(h)(ii) acid B is double the concentration of acid A ora / acid B is more concentrated ora; 1
2(i) any suitable correct and different method 3
M1 method; 1
M2 reagents; 1
M3 result; 1

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3(a) 2
sodium; 1
bromide; 1
3(b) green; 1
3(c)(i) 3
green; 1
precipitate; 1
with excess, green solution / clear / dissolves; 1
3(c)(ii) 2
grey-green; 1
precipitate; 1
3(c)(iii) white precipitate; 1
3(d) fume cupboard / protective clothing, e.g. gloves or goggles; 1

Question Answer Marks

4 any 6 from: 6

weigh calcium;
with lid / cover;
heat / burn;
allow air to enter / lift lid;
cool;
reweigh CaO;
reheat to constant mass;
calculate / find the difference;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2016 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®,
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• ; separates marking points

• / separates alternatives within a marking point
• OR gives alternative marking point
• R reject
• I ignore mark as if this material was not present
• A accept (a less than ideal answer which should be marked correct)
• COND indicates mark is conditional on previous marking point
• owtte or words to that effect (accept other ways of expressing the same idea)
• max indicates the maximum number of marks that can be awarded
• ecf credit a correct statement that follows a previous wrong response
• () the word / phrase in brackets is not required, but sets the context
• ora or reverse argument

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1(a) 2
stand; 1
beaker; 1
1(b) arrow(s) underneath copper oxide; 1
1(c) 2
black; 1
to orange / red / brown / pink; 1
1(d) to condense (the water vapour); 1
1(e)(i) water; 1
1(e)(ii) 2
test: anhydrous copper(II) sulfate; 1
result: turns blue; 1
OR
test: cobalt(II) chloride (paper); 1
result: turns pink; 1
1(e)(iii) boiling / melting point determination; 1

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2(a) 3
all 6 times completed correctly (2 marks) (22, 43, 64, 86, 105, 126) 2
5 times completed correctly (1 mark);
in seconds; 1
2(b) 5
appropriate scale for y-axis / increasing at 20 s per large square; 1
y-axis is a linear scale; 1
all 6 points plotted correctly ± half a small square (2 marks); 2
5 points plotted correctly ± half a small square (1 marks);
best-fit straight-line graph; 1
2(c)(i) 3
value from graph ± half a small square (typically 167–170); 1
units / s; 1
extrapolation; 1
2(c)(ii) sketch line below original line and diverging; 1
2(d) as an indicator; 1
2(e)(i) (more) accurate; 1
2(e)(ii) 2
solution slow to run out of pipette; 1
difficult to know when to start timer / reaction does not start at once / inaccurate time measurement owtte; 1
2(f) difficulty in swirling / mixing / shaking; 1

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3(a) white (solid / crystals / powder); 1

3(b)(i) no change; 1
3(b)(ii) 2
turns from purple / pink; 1
to colourless / white; 1
3(c) yellow / orange (flame); 1
3(d) ammonia / NH3; 1
3(e) ammonium / NH4+; 1

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4 6
making the salt

any 4 from:
• known volume sulfuric acid;
• add named indicator;
• add potassium hydroxide solution to the acid until the indicator changes colour / is neutralised;
• note / measure the volume of potassium hydroxide solution added;
• repeat without indicator OR add (decolourising) charcoal;

obtaining crystals

any 2 from:
• heat / evaporate solution to crystallising point until half evaporated OR until crystals (start to) form OR until
saturated;
• leave to cool;
• filter to get crystals;
• dry crystals (on filter paper) / leave to dry;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2016 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®,
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• / separates alternatives within a marking point
• OR gives alternative marking point
• R reject
• I ignore mark as if this material was not present
• A accept (a less than ideal answer which should be marked correct)
• COND indicates mark is conditional on previous marking point
• owtte or words to that effect (accept other ways of expressing the same idea)
• max indicates the maximum number of marks that can be awarded
• ecf credit a correct statement that follows a previous wrong response
• () the word / phrase in brackets is not required, but sets the context
• ora or reverse argument

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1(a) (gas) syringe; 1

1(b) arrow under copper; 1
1(c) 2
orange / red / brown / pink; 1
to black; 1
1(d) 2
volume of oxygen = 10 cm3; 1
% oxygen = 10/50 × 100 = 20%; 1

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2(a) 3
initial temperature boxes completed correctly: 22, 21, 24; 1
maximum temperature boxes completed correctly: 25, 23, 61; 1
temperature differences completed correctly: 3, 2, 37; 1
2(b) hydrogen; 1
2(c) 2
all temperature boxes completed correctly: 21, 46 and 24, 29; 1
differences completed correctly: 25, 5; 1
2(d) 3
y-axis scale linear and highest temperature change over half way up y-axis; 1
all 5 bars at the correct height; 1
bars clearly labelled; 1
2(e)(i) experiment 3; 1
2(e)(ii) magnesium is the most reactive metal; 1
2(f) 2
copper formed; 1
iron is more reactive / displacement reaction; 1
2(g) potassium is too reactive / dangerous; 1
2(h) quick / easy to use; 1
2(i) 2
insulate / lag tube / use a lid; 1
to reduce heat losses; 1
OR
use a pipette / burette; 1
instead of measuring cylinder / more accurate; 1

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3(a)(i) 3
white; 1
precipitate; 1
dissolves; 1
3(a)(ii) 2
white precipitate; 1
dissolves; 1
3(a)(iii) no reaction / change / precipitate; 1
3(a)(iv) any 3 from: 3
effervescence / fizz / bubbles;
red litmus / pH paper;
blue / pH > 7;
pungent smell;
3(b) 2
lithium; 1
carbonate; 1

Question Answer Marks

4 6
method
heat the salt;
condenser shown on diagram;
drops of water / condensation;
colour change / blue solid becomes paler;

test pure water

boiling point;
100 °C;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2016 series for most
®
Cambridge IGCSE , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

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1(a) electrodes 1

1(b) bubbles / fizz / effervescence 1

1(c)(i) more hydrogen 1

twice as much hydrogen / half as much oxygen 1

1(c)(ii) water 1

1(d) lighted splint

no effect / brighter light for oxygen 1
‘pops’ for hydrogen 1
OR
glowing splint
relights for oxygen 1
no effect for hydrogen 1

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2(a) table of results for Experiment 1 2

all temperature boxes completed correctly
22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 30, 29, 28

2(b) table of results for Experiment 2 2

initial and other temperature boxes completed correctly
20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 24, 23, 22

2(c) all points correctly plotted 2

best-fit smooth line graphs 1
labels 1

2(d) value from graph (27 °C) 1

shown clearly 1

2(e) phenolphthalein / litmus / suitable named indicator 1

2(f) Experiment 1 / solution N 1

solution N is a stronger acid / has a higher pH 1

2(g) measured results / temperature changes / results would be smaller 1

OR
larger / double volume needed to reach same temperature changes

2(h) polystyrene is an insulator / copper is a (good) conductor 1

2(i) source of error: heat losses / using a measuring cylinder 1

improvement: lag or insulate / use burette 1

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3(a) water present / hydrated 1

3(b) no change / colour 1

3(c)(i) white 1
precipitate 1
dissolves 1

3(c)(ii) white precipitate 1

no change 1

3(d) not a halide 1

3(e) (aluminium) sulfate 1

3(f) white (crystals) 1

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4 6
method adding Agri Lime to acid
add weighed amount / known mass of Agri Lime Q
to a known volume of acid
with a named indicator added to the acid
until the indicator changes colour
note the mass of Agri Lime Q added
repeat with Agri Lime R
conclusion, e.g. ‘the experiment using the smaller amount of Agri Lime is better’
OR
method adding acid to Agri Lime
use weighed amount / known mass of Agri Lime Q
add acid to it gradually / from a burette
with a named indicator added to the acid
until the indicator changes colour
note volume of acid added
repeat with Agri Lime R
conclusion, e.g. ‘the experiment using the larger volume of acid is better’

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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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.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2016 series for most
®
Cambridge IGCSE , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

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1(a) (liebig) condenser 1

tripod 1

1(b) sodium chloride crystals: C 1

water: D 1
silver chloride: A 1

1(c) chromatography 1

Question Answer Mark

2(a) table of results

volume boxes completed correctly 2
(30), 44, 57, 62, 78, 85, 88, 89, 90, 90

2(b) all points correctly plotted 2

smooth line graph 1

2(c)(i) point at 60 s / 62 cm3 / fourth point / measurement 4 1

2(c)(ii) misread measuring cylinder / read too early 1

2(c)(iii) value from graph (68–70) 1

shown clearly 1

2(d) the Reaction has finished 1

all the acid has reacted / HCl is the limiting factor 1

2(e)(i) value from graph or table (57–44 = 13 cm3) 1

2(e)(ii) 13 / 20 = 0.65 1
cm3 / s 1

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2(f) steeper curve 1

to same level 1

2(g) air is displaced (when the acid is added) 1

2(h) improvement 1
explanation 1

use a burette / graduated pipette / gas syringe

improves accuracy
OR
use cotton thread to hold a test-tube (containing the acid) in the flask
no air is collected
OR
repeat the experiment
take average / more frequent readings

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3(a)(i) pH 1–3 1

3(a)(ii) solid disappears / dissolves 1

blue / green colour 1

3(a)(iii) solid dissolves 1

limewater 1
turns milky 1

3(a)(iv) white precipitate 1

3(b) iron(III) 1
nitrate 1

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4 6
clean / sandpaper the metal ring
dissolve copper(II) sulfate in water / copper(II) sulfate solution
set up circuit / switch on electricity / complete circuit
copper rod anode(+ ve electrode)
metal ring cathode(– ve electrode)
rotate the metal ring / agitate
remove the metal ring, wash and dry

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2016
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

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1(a) (clamp / retort) stand 1

trough 1

1(b) to absorb / hold / keep / soak up / contain the paraffin oil 1

1(c) M1 bromine (aqueous / in cyclohexane) 1

M2 turns colourless / decolourised 1

1(d) to prevent suck back (of water) 1

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2(a) table of results for Experiment 1 2

temperature boxes completed correctly
20, 20, 20, 25, 28, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 36

2(b) table of results for Experiment 2 2

temperature boxes completed correctly
22, 22, 22, 71, 76, 75, 72, 70, 67, 65, 64

2(c) all points correctly plotted ± half a small square 2

smooth line graphs 1
labelled 1

2(d)(i) working shown clearly as construction lines or cross 1

value from graph (29–30 °C ± 0.5 °C) 1

2(d)(ii) value from graph (72 s) 1

–60 s 1

2(e) room temperature or initial temperature from table (20–22 °C) 1

reaction has finished / stopped 1

2(f) more readings / points / data 1

smoother curve / better or more accurate graph 1

2(g) polystyrene is an insulator / copper is a (good) conductor 1

reduced heat losses 1

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3(a)(i) pH 1–3 1

3(a)(ii) effervescence / fizzing / bubbling / solid disappears / dissolves 1

lighted splint 1
‘pops’ 1

3(a)(iii) effervescence / fizzing / bubbling / solid disappears / dissolves 1

limewater 1
milky 1

3(a)(iv) white precipitate 1

3(b) calcium / Ca2+ 1

hydroxide / OH– 1

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4 6
silica
filter (the cleaner)
wash the residue
dry the residue

water
heat (the filtrate / cleaner)
condense the vapour

sodium carbonate
heat to dryness / no liquid left
(then solid) sodium carbonate is left
OR
heat until saturated
then cool to crystallise / leave to crystallise

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Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

CHEMISTRY 0620/06
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical For Examination from 2016
SPECIMEN MARK SCHEME
1 hour

MAXIMUM MARK: 40

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mark scheme abbreviations

; separates marking points

/ alternative responses for the same marking point

not do not allow

allow accept the response

ecf error carried forward

avp any valid point

ora or reverse argument

owtte or words to that effect

underline actual word given must be used by candidate (grammatical variants excepted)

() the word / phrase in brackets is not required but sets the context

max indicates the maximum number of marks

Any [number] from: accept the [number] of valid responses

note: additional marking guidance

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1 (a) tap / separating / dropping funnel; [1]

not: burette
delivery tube; [1]
gas jar; [1]
allow: measuring cylinder

(b) gas should be collected downwards / owtte [1]

(c) to remove water / to remove impurities [1]

2 (a) volume boxes completed correctly 0, 13, 22, 30, 36, 43, 49
note: all 7 correct = 2, 6 correct = 1, <6 correct = 0 [2]

(b) volume boxes completed correctly 0, 5, 10, 13, 17, 20, 23

note: all 7 correct = 2, 6 correct = 1, <6 correct = 0 [2]

(c) appropriate scale on x-axis and y-axis and labels and units; [1]
note: scale should cover at least half of grid
points plotted to ± half a small square accuracy;; [2]
note: >12 correct = 2, 10–12 correct = 1, <10 correct = 0
two labelled smooth line graphs and must plot volume at t = 0; [1]

(d) Experiment 1 / acid X and statement that acid X is stronger or more concentrated / ora [1]

(e) 71–73 s and indication shown on graph; [1]

allow: ecf from incorrect graph

(f) 13 ÷ 30 = 0.43; [1]

allow: 0.4
allow: ecf on plotting
cm3 / s / cm3 s–1 / cm3 per s; [1]
allow: sec

(g) advantage: convenient / easy / quick to use; [1]

disadvantage: reference to inaccurate measurement; [1]

(h) graduated pipette / burette / gas syringe / mass of magnesium rather than strips / repeats
and take average / take more frequent readings / suitable method for reducing initial loss of
gas and any suitable comment on improved accuracy; [1]
note: explanation must relate to reason

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3 (a) platinum / graphite / carbon [1]

(b) damp blue litmus paper / Universal indicator paper / pH paper; [1]
bleaches / turns white; [1]

(c) hydrogen [1]

4 (a) (i) white precipitate [1]

(ii) precipitate dissolves in excess; [1]

(iii) white precipitate; [1]

no change / precipitate remains; [1]

(b) contains water / hydrated [1]

(c) ammonia
not: ammonium [1]

(d) Any two from:

nitrate;
hydrated salt / contains water;
it is not a sulfate; [2]

(e) sodium hydroxide is hazardous / irritant / caustic; [1]

allow: toxic
boiling causes mixture to spit / blow-out; [1]

5 (a) Universal indicator / pH paper; [1]

pH of 4–6 / yellow / orange; [1]
note: any suitable test with appropriate result

(b) Any four from:

chromatography;
description of applying food colouring to paper;
use of solvent;
results / number of spots;
compare results to known sample / reference to Rf value; [4]
marks can be obtained from a labelled diagram

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