TEST 1 – Follow Up Questions – Mark schemes
Q1.
(a)
Particle Relative Charge Relative mass
Proton +1 1 1
Neutron 0 1 1
Need +1 for proton
(b) d block/ D block;
Or D or d
1
(c) (i) 74;
Not 74.0
1
(ii) 112;
Not 112.0
1
(d) None/ nothing;
If blank mark on.
If incorrect CE = 0
1
Same number of electrons (in outer orbital/shell)/ both have 74
electrons/same electron configuration;
Not just electrons determine chemical properties
Ignore protons and neutrons unless wrong statement.
1
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Q2.
(b) (1)(1)
Allow numbers before or after Ar
2
(c) S: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4 (1)
Allow upper case letters
S2–: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 (1)
If use subscript penalise once
2
(d) Block: p (1)
Explanation: Highest energy or outer orbital is (3) p
OR outer electron, valency electron in (3) p
NOT 2p etc.
2
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Q3.
(a) [Kr] 5s2 4d105p5
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(b) This question is marked using levels of response. Refer to the Mark Scheme
Instructions for Examiners for guidance on how to mark this question.
Level 3
All stages are covered and the explanation of each stage is correct and complete.
Answer communicates the whole explanation coherently and shows a logical
progression from stage 1 to stage 2 and then stage 3.
5-6 marks
Level 2
All stages are covered but the explanation of each stage may be incomplete or may
contain inaccuracies OR two stages are covered and the explanations are generally
correct and virtually complete.
Answer is mainly coherent and shows a progression through the stages. Some
steps in each stage may be out of order and incomplete.
3-4 marks
Level 1
Two stages are covered but the explanation of each stage may be incomplete or
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Q4.
(a) 1s22s22p63s23p6
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(b) Na+(g) → Na2+(g) + e-
Ignore state symbol on electron, even if wrong.
Allow
Na+(g) + e- → Na2+(g) + 2e-
Na+(g) - e- → Na2+(g)
1
(c) M1 sulfur / S
M2 large jump after the sixth electron is removed due to
the 7th electron being removed / large difference
between ionisation energy 6 and 7
M3 electron removed from the (2p) orbital / (second)
energy level / (second) shell which is closer to the
nucleus / lower in energy / has less shielding
Both ideas needed for mark
3
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Q5.
(a) M1
v= = 30241.9 m s-1
M1 Calculation of v
M2
m=
M2 Calculation of m (in kg)
m= = 2.974 × 10-25 kg
M3
m = (ans to M2) × 1000
M3 calculation of m (in g)
m = 2.974 × 10-25 × 1000 = 2.974 × 10-22 g
M4
mass = (ans to M3) × 6.022 × 1023
M4 calculation of mass of one mole of ions
mass = 2.974 × 10-22 × 6.022 × 1023 = 179(.1)
M5
Mass of one mole = (ans to M4) - 1 = 178(.1)
M5 subtracts 1 for mass of H+
Mass of one mole = 179.1 - 1 = 178(.1)
5
(b) (High energy) electrons (from an electron gun) are used to
knock out an electron (from each molecule or atom.)
1
(c) Ion that reaches detector last: CO2+
Justification: Has the highest mass (to charge ratio) (so will travel the slowest)
2
(d) M1 (ions hit a detector and) each ion gains an electron (generating a current)
M2 (the abundance is) proportional to (the size of) the current
Allow the use of electron multiplier to amplify the current
2
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Q6.
(a) Average / mean mass of 1 atom (of an element)
1
1/12 mass of one atom of 12C
1
If moles and atoms mixed, max = 1
Mark top and bottom line independently. All key terms must
be present for each mark.
OR
Average / mean mass of atoms of an element
1/12 mass of one atom of 12C
OR
Average / mean mass of atoms of an element × 12
mass of one atom of 12C
OR
(Average) mass of one mole of atoms
1/12 mass of one mole of 12C
OR
(Weighted) average mass of all the isotopes
1/12 mass of one atom of 12C
OR
Average mass of an atom/isotope compared to/relative to C−12 on a scale in which
an atom of C−12 has a mass of 12
This expression = 2 marks
(b) M1 % of 50Cr and 53Cr = 13.9%
Let % of 53Cr = x% and Let % of 50Cr = (13.9 - x)%
If x used for 50Cr and 53Cr or x and y, max 2 marks = M1 and
M4
Alternative M2
Let % of 53Cr = (13.9%-x)% and % of 50Cr = x%
1
M2 52.1 =
OR
3x = 37.8
M2 52.1 =
OR
3x = 3.9
1
M3 x = % of 53Cr = 12.6%
1
M4 % of 50Cr = 1.3%
M4 = M1- M3
1
(c) M1 (Same) number of protons OR electrons
Do not allow same electronic configuration for M1
1
M2 (Different) number of neutrons
1
(d) M1 (Ions will interact with and) be accelerated (by an electric field)
Allow (ions) accelerated to a negative plate
Do not allow magnetic field
1
M2 Ions create a current when hitting the detector OR ions create a current in the
detector/electron multiplier.
Allow (ions) can be detected
1
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Q7.
A
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d3
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