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Cambridge IGCSE™

COMBINED SCIENCE 0653/62

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
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)(i) all results recorded ; 3

number score used instead of, words / descriptions ;
correct values assigned ;

1(a)(ii) higher concentration of acid gives higher clotting score / ORA ; 1

1(a)(iii) the higher the concentration of acid the more the protein has changed shape ; 1

1(a)(iv) temperature recorded as 24.5 (°C) ; 1

1(a)(v) not a source of error because 1

all test-tubes exposed to same temperature ;

1(a)(vi) idea that time in water bath not controlled / clotting score is subjective / insufficient mixing ; 1

1(b)(i) 67 / 66.7% ; 1

1(b)(ii) (yes because ….) 1

both show same trend / results (in Table 4.1) show more, solid / clotting when more acid is added ;

1(c)(i) 47 (mm) ; 1

1(c)(ii) 47 ÷ 15 000 ; 2
0.0031 / 3.1  10–3 (mm) ;

Question Answer Marks

2(a)(i) 21.0 ; 1

2(a)(ii) y-axis labelled temperature in °C AND x-axis labelled (total) volume (of acid added) in cm3 ; 3

suitable linear scales so that points occupy at least half of the grid ;

plots correct  ½ small square ;

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2(a)(iii) best fit curve drawn ; 1

2(a)(iv) as the volume of acid increases the temperature increases ; 2

and (after increase) then decreases ;

2(a)(v) to ensure an even temperature ; 1

2(a)(vi) less thermal energy lost between experiments / less cooling / do not need to keep refilling burette ; 1

2(a)(vii) use a plastic beaker / use a polystyrene cup / wrap beaker with insulation ; 1

2(b)(i) iron(II) ; 1

2(b)(ii) it is a qualitative test not a quantitative test / only depends on the observation not any numerical values ; 1

2(b)(iii) blue precipitate / ppt ; 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) keep your eyes level with the, point being measured / top of the spring / avoid parallax / look perpendicular to the, point 1
behind measured / top of the spring / fiducial aid / keep ruler as close as possible to the spring ;

3(b)(i) 43  1 ; 1

3(b)(ii) 20 ; 1

3(b)(iii) 0.03 ; 1

3(c) anomalous value = 0.05 ; 2

reason: other values are all 0.03 / is different from the other k values ;

3(d) measure as load is both added and removed, to check that l is the same / check spring has not stretched / repeat the 1
measurement and see if it is the, same / similar / close to original ;

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Question Answer Marks

4 One mark from each section and any two other marking points: 7

additional apparatus:
(Max two from this section)
measuring cylinder / balance ;
stop-watch ;
thermometer ;

method and measurements:

measure volume / mass of liquid before starting / states a volume or mass for the liquid ;
measure temperature of liquid before starting and after heating ;
heat the liquid for a fixed time and measure temperature (increase) / heat the liquid for a fixed temperature increase and
measure the time taken ;

control variables:
use constant mass or volume of each liquid ;
voltage and / or current of heater ;
use the same initial temperature of liquid ;

table of results:
table shown with four liquids and columns for voltage, current, temperature and / or time (depending on their method) ;
with units for each column shown ;

conclusion:
describes how to calculate energy transferred for each liquid ;
compare the results in the table to see which is greatest ;
repeat to, identify anomalies / increase confidence (take average) ;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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 9 printed pages.

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Generic 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:

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.

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) 8.4 (cm3) ; 1

1(a)(ii) 1.6 (cm3) ; 1

1(a)(iii) y axis: (volume of) iodine solution added / cm3 and 3

x axis: percentage concentration of vitamin C / concentration of vitamin C / % ;

linear scale, plotted points so that points occupy at least half of the grid ;

points plotted correctly,  half a small square ;

1(a)(iv) line of best-fit drawn ; 1

1(a)(v) 5.0 (cm3) recorded twice ; 1

1(a)(vi) correct estimate from graph ; 1

1(a)(vii) syringe contaminated (with higher concs of vitamin C) / contains (vitamin C) solution / residue from previous 1
experiment / causes change to concentration of vitamin C ;

1(b)(i) to identify / check for, anomalous results / errors ; 1

1(b)(ii) do experiments with more values of vitamin C concentration / use smaller intervals of concentration ; 1

1(c) biuret ; 2
(from blue to) lilac / purple / violet ;

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Question Answer Marks

2(a) 1.05 ; 1

2(b)(i) 2.82 ; 1

2(b)(ii) 56.4 (%) ; 1

2(c) to dissolve (all of) the salt ; 1

2(d) to remove any salt still in the sand ; 1

2(e) potassium (circled) ; 1

2(f) sulfate / SO42 1

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Question Answer Marks

3 One marking point from each section and any three others (if one section is missing max 6 etc.): 7

1 Apparatus
balance ;
thermometer ;

2 Brief description of method and safety precautions

add different masses of salt to cetyl alcohol ;
use at least five different masses of salt ;
place test-tube into hot water until mixture melts then allow mixture to cool (until it turns solid) ;
wearing safety goggles to keep (cetyl) alcohol / hot water out of eyes / keep alcohol away from Bunsen flame / take
precautions against injury with hot apparatus, e.g. test-tube holder ;

3 Measurements and control variables

measure the masses of salt / states values for the masses of salt ;
measure the temperature when mixture turns (back to) solid ;
use the same / constant / quoted mass of cetyl alcohol ;

4 Process results to draw a conclusion

repeat for each mass of salt and calculate an average ;
plot graph of melting point against mass of salt added ;

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Question Answer Marks

4(a)(i) VL = 2.6 (V) ; 1

4(a)(ii) IL = 0.25 (A) ; 1

4(a)(iii) RL = 10 (.4 ) ; 1

4(b)(i) voltmeter shown connected in parallel to bulbs L and M ; 1

4(b)(ii) Vs = 2.6 (V) and IS = 0.18 (A) ; 1

4(b)(iii) RS = 14(.4) and  / Ohms ; 1

4(c)(i) ammeter in common part of circuit ; 2

voltmeter and lamps shown in parallel ;

4(c)(ii) 1.1(25) (W) ; 1

4(c)(iii) lamps are brighter (in parallel) ; 1

4(d) so that the, lamp / wires / circuit does not overheat / to conserve, energy / battery ; 1

4(e) for two marks: 2

(no because…)
states that Rs should be 20.8 / RL should be 7(.22) / RS is (approximately) 1.4  RL ;;

OR
combined resistance / RS is (much) less than twice resistance of, L / RL (or reverse argument) ;

(difference between double RL and RS is) outside the limits of experimental accuracy ;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

This document consists of 9 printed pages.

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Generic 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:

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.

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) size – greater than half available space ; 3

quality – continuous smooth outer line with no shading ;

detail – five seeds and pentagon shape ;

1(b)(i) diameter of okra 48–52 mm ; 1

1(b)(ii) irregular shape / not circular / AW ; 1

1(b)(iii) correct diameter for drawing in mm ; 1

1(b)(iv) correct calculation of magnification ; 1

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2 One marking point from each section and any two others (if one section is missing max 6 etc). 7

1 Apparatus
syringe / measuring cylinder and stop-watch / stop-clock ;
thermometer ;
water-bath ;

2 Brief description of method and safety precautions

mix starch and amylase and start timer (immediately) ;
remove samples from mixture at set time intervals and test with iodine ;
use different temperatures ;
use at least 5 different temperatures ;
to stop reaction mixture / iodine / starch / amylase, from entering eye wear goggles / hot apparatus so, do not touch / use
tongs / test-tube holder ;

3 Measurements
measure time taken when sample, stays brown colour with iodine solution / not blue-black ;
detail of measurement of temperature of water-bath, e.g. set thermostat / measure water temperature in beaker ;

measure volume / cm3 of amylase or volume / cm3 of starch ;

4 Control variables
use same volume / concentration, starch ;
use same volume / concentration, amylase ;

5 Process results to draw a conclusion

repeat at the same temperature and take averages ;
plot graph of time (to break down starch) against temperature (of mixture) ;

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Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) touching hot test-tube may cause injury / AW ; 1

3(a)(ii) 18.73 ; 2

17.85 ;

3(a)(iii) 2.50 ; 1

3(a)(iv) 1.62 ; 1

3(a)(v) gas produced (which escapes) ; 1

3(a)(vi) 35.2 ; 2

answer quoted to two sig. figs. = 35 (%) ;

3(a)(vii) to ensure complete, reaction / decomposition ; 1

3(a)(viii) blue flame is hotter / reaches a higher temperature ORA / yellow flame causes black (carbon / soot) to form on tube ; 1

3(b)(i) limewater and goes milky ; 1

3(b)(ii) carbonate / CO32– ; 1

3(b)(iii) zinc (ticked) ; 1

Question Answer Marks

4(a)(i) h = 5.9 (cm) ; 1

4(a)(ii) u = 21.3 (cm) ; 1

4(a)(iii) v = 53.7 (cm) ; 1

4(a)(iv) 1140 ; 1

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4(a)(v) cm2 ; 1

4(b)(i) axes labelled: 3

y-axis: uv / cm2
and
x-axis: D / cm ;

suitable linear scale, plotted points fill more than 50% of available space ;

points plotted correctly to  ½ a small square ;

4(b)(ii) straight line of best fit and reasonable spread of points above and below the line ; 1

4(c) F in range 14–16 cm ; 2

gradient triangle drawn on graph to cover at least half the length of candidate’s line ;

4(d)(i) the straight line is a way of taking an average 1

OR
anomalous results can be, seen / identified ;

4(d)(ii) move lens back and forwards (to find sharpest image) ; 1

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

Published

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Teachers.

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

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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 …):

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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.

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) size – more than half available vertical space ; 3

quality – continuous smooth outer line with no shading ;

detail – layer at top ;

1(b)(i) 39 (mm) ; 1

1(b)(ii) 40 circled (for mushroom 2 at 20 °C) ; 1

1(b)(iii) 39.2 ; 2
answer to 2 sf ;

1(b)(iv) no data for 30 °C / AW ; 1

1(b)(v) error: (cap) not circular / diameter varies / cap top is curved (so can’t lay ruler flat) ; 2

improvement: take multiple measurements and find average / use tape or string to measure across curve ;

1(b)(vi) more temperatures / same type of mushroom / use more mushrooms / name controlled growing conditions, e.g. light, 1
moisture, same pH ;

1(c) add water ; 2

add universal indicator (paper) ;

add universal indicator solution ;

compare to a colour chart ;

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2(a)(i) soak a splint into the solution and hold in a blue flame / spray solution into a blue flame / evaporate solution to form crystals 1
and hold in a blue flame ;

2(a)(ii) copper(II) (ticked) ; 1

2(b)(i) 4.18 ; 2

3.60 ;

2(b)(ii) 0.82 AND 1.40 ; 1

2(b)(iii) y-axis labelled mass lost (during heating) in g AND x-axis labelled time (of heating) in minutes / min ; 3

suitable linear scales so that points occupy at least half of the grid ;

plots correct  ½ small square ;

2(b)(iv) plotted point 4 minutes and 1.52 g lost ; 1

2(b)(v) best-fit curve drawn ignoring anomalous point ; 1

2(b)(vi) as time (of heating) increases the mass (lost) increases ; 2

then (the mass) stays constant ;

2(b)(vii) blue flame, is hotter / reaches a higher temperature / yellow flame causes, black / carbon / soot to form on tube / reaction 1
needs a high temperature to occur ;

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3(a)(i) Fig. 3.1 = 51.0 1

AND
Fig 3.2 = 52.1 (cm) ;

3(a)(ii) 11 (mm) ; 1

3(b)(i) 1.6 (s) ; 1

3(b)(ii) period / time, increases when, load / weight / N increases ; 1

3(c) (incorrect because….) 2

when load doubles period does not double ;

comparison of period values when load doubles (e.g. 3.0 – 6.0, 4.0 – 8.0) / processes values to support their answer, e.g.
at 3.0 N period is 1.6 but at 6.0 N period is less than double / is not 3.2 / at 4.0 N period is 1.8 but at 8.0 N period is less than
double / is not 3.6 ;

3(d) measure time for 5 or more oscillations and calculate an average (for each load) ; 1

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4 One mark from each section and any two other marking points 7
(If one section is missing max 6 etc.)

1 Additional apparatus:
metre ruler / tape measure ;

2 Method and measurements:

change height h ;
use five or more values for height h ;
measure d ;

3 Control variables:
same car ;
same ramp / same surface material of, ramp / floor ;
same position of release (of the toy car on the ramp) / length of ramp ;
same type of release ;

4 Table:
Column headings for h and d ;
units for each ;

5 Process results for conclusion:

plot graph of d vs h (to look for trend) ;
take an average of repeated measurements at same h ;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

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

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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 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.

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) 15 ; 1

1(a)(ii) one value correct ; 2

9, 15 and 27 ;

1(a)(iii) 3, 5 and 9 ; 1

1(b)(i) axes correct orientation, labelled with quantity and unit ; 3

sensible linear scales with plotted points covering at least half of the grid ;
plots correct ± ½ small square ;

1(b)(ii) suitable line of best-fit drawn ; 1

1(b)(iii) rate of reaction increases as (total surface) area increases ; 1

1(b)(iv) correct interpolation from graph ± half a small square ; 1

1(b)(v) surface area used/measured (instead of number of pieces) / longer time period / (cut) from same potato ; 1

1(b)(vi) collect in gas syringe / collect over water in measuring cylinder ; 1

1(b)(vii) glowing splint 1

AND
relights ;

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2(a)(i) any number higher than 7 and less than 10 ; 1

2(a)(ii) idea that one colour may have more than one pH / the colour can only give a range of pH / can only quote pH to an integer ; 1

2(b)(i) ammonia ; 1

2(b)(ii) ammonium (ion) ; 1

2(b)(iii) any one from: 1

point test-tube away from other students in case liquid spits out which could harm eyes or skin ;

hold test-tube with holder so hands do not get burnt ;

wear goggles and protect eye from ammonia/gas

or wear goggles as ammonia is harmful ;

2(c)(i) bubbles / fizzes / effervesces ; 1

2(c)(ii) carbonate ; 1

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3 one marking point from each section and any two others 7
(one section missing max 6 marks etc.)

apparatus
gas syringe / displacement of water with a measuring cylinder used for collecting gas/CO2 ;
balance ;

Bunsen burner / spirit burner ;

brief description and safety precautions

heat magnesium carbonate and collect/measure gas ;
idea of waiting for complete reaction / waiting for the volume of gas/CO2 to stop increasing / to end of reaction ;
repeat experiment for same mass/amount of magnesium carbonate ;
safety goggles to keep magnesium carbonate powder out of eyes ;

measurements
masses/amounts of magnesium carbonate ;
volume of gas/CO2 made (at end of reaction) ;
idea of using at least five different masses ;

table of results
headings mass and volume ;
units g and cm3 ;

processing
take averages from repeated experiments (to recognise anomalies) ;
plot graph of volume against mass ;
idea of conclusion from graph or results e.g. straight line through the origin indicates proportional / look for trend in volume of
CO2 as mass of MgCO3 increases or decreases ;

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4(a)(i) h = 6.4 (cm) ; 1

4(a)(ii) l = 16.1 (cm) ; 1

4(a)(iii) H = 64 (cm) ; 1
L = 161 (cm) ;

4(b) 0.39 (N) ; 2

answer given to 2 sig. figs. ;

4(c) 0.63 (J) ; 1

4(d)(i) stop-watch / data logger ; 1

4(d)(ii) trial 3 / 5.40 1

AND
value significantly bigger / different from all other values / all other values are close together ;

4(d)(iii) started timing early / stopped timing too late / didn’t reset stop-watch from previous trial ; 1

4(d)(iv) 2.70 ;; 2

4(e) longer ramp / shallower slope ; 2

reaction time is a smaller % of the total time ;
OR
video / record / tape / film;
no reaction time / on screen timing ;
OR
data logger (connected to computer/timer);
reduced / no reaction time ;

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COMBINED SCIENCE 0653/61

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

Published

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 9 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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.

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’.

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) All values fully correct 5, 4, 3, 1, 1 ; (3 marks) 3

Values for A B C are 5, 4, 3 ;

Values for D and E are 1 or 2 ;

1(b) the higher the (concentration of) ethanol the higher the colour score ORA ; 1

1(c) so that total / final volume is constant ; 1

1(d) prevent contamination ; 1

1(e) use of a knife / cutting beetroot (into discs) AND 1

cutting away from body / keep away from hands / fingers / use of a flat solid surface ;
OR
ethanol flammable AND no naked flames ;

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2 One marking point from each section and any other two marks 7

1 Apparatus
timer / stopwatch / stop-clock ;
ruler / light meter / method of varying light intensity (e.g. variable resistor/light filters) ;

2 Method and safety

use blackout ;
put lamp at different distances ;
do at least five different distances ;
care with hot lamp because of burns to hand / electricity and water because of shock / dark glasses to protect from bright
light ;

3 Measurements
same time and count number of bubbles / measure volume of gas OR same number of bubbles / volume and measure
length of time ;
measure distance to lamp / measure light intensity / suggests appropriate measurement of distance / light intensity ;

4 Constant variables
same lamp / same plant /same amount/type/number of plant(s) ;
same time / same volume / same number of bubbles (depends on method) ;
same temperature (of water) ;

5 Processing results
processes to give rate e.g. divide number of bubbles / volume of gas by time / state units for rate e.g. bubbles or volume
per specified time ;
do repeats under same conditions and take an average / exclude anomalous results / check results are similar ;
plot volume / amount / number of bubbles / time / rate against distance of lamp / light intensity ;

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Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) 1
carbonate

chloride

nitrate

sulfate 
;

3(a)(ii) filter paper inside filter funnel ; 3

suitable container collecting filtrate ;

precipitate labelled inside filter paper and filtrate labelled in container ;

example of a full mark drawing:

precipitate

beaker

filtrate

3(b)(i) hydrogen ; 1

3(b)(ii) 87 / 87.87 / 88.9 ; 2

88; correctly rounded answer gains both marks

3(c)(i) 21.0 (°C) ; 1

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3(c)(ii) 29.5 (°C) ; 1

3(c)(iii) 8.5 (°C) ; 1

3(c)(iv) lid / insulation ; 1

3(c)(v) to ensure even temperature throughout ; 1

3(c)(vi) idea that takes into account variation in results/temperature / idea of temperature varying / temperatures may be different 1
(each time) ;

Question Answer Marks

4(a)(i) 47.3 (cm) ; 2

answer given to 3 sig figs ;

4(a)(ii) idea that the metre rule is read perpendicular to the scale / take the reading perpendicular (to bottom of the spring) / use of 1
fiducial aid ;

4(b) 2.8 (cm) ; 1

4(c)(i) axes correct, labelled and with units, correct way round ; 3
linear scale chosen so that plotted points cover at least ½ grid in each direction ;
points plotted correctly  1 / 2 small square ;

4(c)(ii) good best-fit line judgement ; 1

4(d)(i) spring may get longer / apparatus (e.g. spring or rule) may have been moved ; 1

4(d)(ii) 54.3 (cm) ; 1

4(d)(iii) 9.8 (cm) ; 1

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Question Answer Marks

4(d)(iv) correct value of mass found from candidate’s graph ; 2

evidence of working shown on the graph ;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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.

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’.

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) 11.5 ; 2

13.8 ;

1(a)(ii) 0.6 and 2.5 1

1(a)(iii) higher temperature results in, more mass / weight gain / ORA ; 1

1(a)(iv) water outside will add to mass / weight / heavier / AW ; 1

1(a)(v) Benedict’s ; 1

1(b)(i) Outer circle (greater than 6 cm diameter); 3

Continuous line around outside and 9–11 segments ;

Pith and centre shown ;

1(b)(ii) 75 ; 1

1(b)(iii) correct measurement ; 1

1(b)(iv) correct calculation of magnification ; 1

1(b)(v) starch present in outer skin part / no starch in inner flesh part ; 1

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2(a)(i) M and P ; 1

2(a)(ii) filter paper inside filter funnel ; 3

suitable container collecting filtrate ;

residue labelled inside filter paper and filtrate labelled in container ;

example of a full mark drawing:

residue

beaker

filtrate

2(a)(iii) blue precipitate ; 1

2(b)(i) measuring cylinder ; 1

2(b)(ii) idea that the speed of the temperature change is less in air / (change in air) slow / slower ; 1

2(c)(i) x-axis labelled mass in g AND y-axis labelled temperature in °C ; 3

suitable linear scales so that points occupy at least half of the grid in each direction ;

plots correct  ½ small square ;

2(c)(ii) best-fit curve drawn ; 1

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2(c)(iii) as temperature increases the mass increases ; 1

2(c)(iv) correct mass determined from the graph to within  ½ small square ; 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) (hot water) 61.0 (°C) ; 2

(room temperature) 18.5 (°C) ;

3(b) ensure all mixture at same temperature / AW ; 1

3(c)(i) (TR =) 9.5 (°C) AND (TH =) 33 (°C) ; 1

3(c)(ii) (ER =) 5985 (J) ; 1

3(c)(iii) (EH =) 6900 (J) ; 1

3(d) lack of insulation / energy lost (from water to surroundings) ; 1

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4 One mark from each section and any two others. (one section missing max 6 marks etc.) 7

1 Apparatus
Newton meter / force meter ;
metre rule / ruler ;

2 Method
attach the Newton meter to the (bar / ring) and pull ;
use different distances (from the hinge) ;
use minimum of three different distances from pivot / hinge ;
care to avoid trapping fingers in hinge so as not to damage fingers / AVP ;

3 Measurements and controls

measure distance from pivot / B to place where force is applied / suggests appropriate measurement of distance ;
measure size of force when door starts to move ;
some attempt to control movement of door so that it is ‘just moving’ rather than accelerating ;
some attempt to ensure force is applied at same angle / direction ;

4 Results table
headings force and distance ;
correct units ;

5 Results and conclusion

look at results for possible anomalies ;
repeat and calculate average force for each distance ;
plot a graph of force against distance ;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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Teachers.

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

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

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

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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’.

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) both values correct (5 and 10) ; 1

1(b) 16.7% ; 1

1(c)(i) axes correctly labelled with percentage / %, correct way round ; 3

linear scale, plotted points fill more than 50% of available space ;
points plotted correctly, ± half a small square ;

1(c)(ii) straight line of best-fit drawn ; 1

1(c)(iii) increasing oxygen concentration increases number of seeds germinating ; 1

1(d) increase in height of seedlings / increased size of leaves ; 1

1(e)(i) to identify anomalous results / seed might be dead / bigger range of data ; 1

1(e)(ii) any two from: 2

measure/same, volume of water ;
same temperature ;
leave for longer ;
same/more, distance between seeds ;

1(f) type of seeds (cress) / type of lamp / same distance from lamp / number of seeds (12) / time (2 weeks) ; 1

1(g) test: (bubble gas through) limewater AND observation: (goes) milky ; 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a)(i) 10 (cm3) ; 2

85 (cm3) ;

2(a)(ii) 0.5 (cm3 / s) ; 2

4.25 (cm3 / s) ;

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2(a)(iii) the reaction of zinc and iron AND 1

explanation: more gas produced in same amount of time / in 20s ;

2(a)(iv) some gas will escape before you can put the stopper back in / takes time to put stopper in ; 1

2(b) hydrogen ; 1

Question Answer Marks

3 one marking point from each section and any two others 7
(if one section is missing max 6, etc.)

1 apparatus
thermometer ;
balance ;
measuring cylinder / (graduated) pipette / burette ;

2 brief description and safety precautions

idea of adding different masses of zinc to (aqueous) iron(II) sulfate ;
use at least five different masses ;
wear safety goggles with reason, e.g. to keep chemicals out of eyes ;

3 measurements
measure appropriate mass of zinc / suggest appropriate mass of zinc ;
volume of iron(II) sulfate ;
temperature of (aqueous) iron(II) sulfate before adding zinc ; temperature of reaction mixture at end of reaction ;

4 variables constant
same / constant concentration of (aqueous) iron(II) sulfate ;
same / constant volume of (aqueous) iron(II) sulfate ;

5 processing and drawing a conclusion

calculate temperature changes ;
take averages from repeated experiments ;
plot graph of temperature (change) against mass of zinc ;

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4(a)(i) 2.4 (V) ; 2

0.21 (A) ;

4(a)(ii) 11.4 ; 1

4(b)(i) both lamps go out / neither lamp is lit ; 1

4(b)(ii) idea of connecting one lamp (at a time) to the power supply / removing one lamp from the circuit ; 2
broken lamp no reading on the ammeter / does not light / ORA ;

4(c)(i) 2 lamps in parallel ; 3

ammeter in main circuit ;
correct placement of voltmeter and circuit complete ;

4(c)(ii) X marked in the main circuit between power supply and bulbs; 1

4(d)(i) 2.9 () ; 2

Answer to 2 sig figs. ;

4(d)(ii) lamps are brighter (in the parallel circuit) / ORA ; 1

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

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’.

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.

Mark scheme abbreviations

; separates marking points

/ separates alternative responses for the same marking point
ecf error carried forward
AVP any valid point
ORA or reverse argument
AW alternative wording
underline actual word given must be used by candidate (grammatical variants accepted)
() the word / phrase in brackets is not required but sets the context

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Question Answer Marks

1(a)(i) syringe / measuring cylinder ; 1

1(a)(ii) 24.5 ; 2
11.0 ;

1(a)(iii) 2.6 ; 1

1(a)(iv) 2.4 ; 1

1(a)(v) as temperature increases, the rate of respiration increases / ORA ; 1

1(a)(vi) use insulation / add a lid / use a polystyrene beaker / keep adding warm water / use a thermostatically controlled water bath / 1
use an electric water bath ;

1(b)(i) axes correct way round and labelled with units ; 3

suitable linear scales such that plots cover at least half of grid ;
plots correct ;

1(b)(ii) best-fit curve suitable for plots ; 1

1(b)(iii) support higher temperature gives higher volume of gas / graph has a positive gradient ; 1

do not support graph levels off / no increase, after 20 °C / at higher temperature / after 5 cm3 of gas collected ;

1(b)(iv) reaction has finished / no more respiration / sugar used up / not enough sugar / syringe only holds 5 cm3 / gas syringe is full ; 1

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2(a)(i) any two from: 2

increase the concentration (of acid) ;
heat mixture / increase temperature ;
use powdered, solid / K ;

2(b)(i) carbon dioxide ; 1

2(b)(ii) carbonate ; 1

2(c) any three from: 3

fizzes / bubbles ;
solid / M, gets smaller ;
(gas gives) squeaky pop (with a lighted splint) ;
(temperature) reading on thermometer increases ;

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3 one marking point from each section and then any two others 7

1 apparatus
balance / measuring cylinder, used to measure hydrogen peroxide ;
gas syringe / measuring cylinder in water, used for collecting gas ;

2 brief description of method and safety precautions

idea of adding manganese(IV) oxide to hydrogen peroxide AND waiting for, complete reaction / volume of gas to stop
increasing / bubbles to stop ;
detail given about, sealing apparatus / putting in bung immediately after adding, manganese(IV) oxide / hydrogen peroxide ;
repeat the (same) procedure using different masses of manganese(IV) oxide ;
use at least 4 different masses of manganese(IV) oxide ;
wearing, safety glasses / goggles, to keep, hydrogen peroxide / manganese(IV) oxide powder, out of eyes ;

3 measurements
measure mass of manganese(IV) oxide used / stated mass of manganese(IV) oxide used / units of mass of
manganese(IV) oxide stated as grams ;
measure the volume of hydrogen peroxide used / stated volume of hydrogen peroxide used / states units of volume for
hydrogen peroxide as cm3 ;
measure volume of gas / states units for volume of gas as cm3 ;

4 constant variables
volume of hydrogen peroxide ;
concentration of hydrogen peroxide ;
temperature ;

5 processing
plot graph of volume against mass / calculate ratio of volume of gas to mass, of manganese(IV) oxide added ;
take averages from repeated experiments / repeat and exclude anomalous results ;

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4(a) 15(.0 cm) ; 2

halfway between 14 and 16 / the average of 14 and 16 / (14+16) ÷ 2 / radius of 1 cm, added to 14 / subtracted from 16 ;

4(b)(i) 40.6 (cm) ; 1

4(b)(ii) 25.6 (cm) ; 1

4(b)(iii) 9.4 (cm) ; 1

4(c) 81.702 (g) ; 2

82 / answer to two sig. figs. ;

4(d)(i) 1(.0 N) ; 2
1.0 (N) / answer to the nearest 0.1 (N) ;

4(d)(ii) 100 (g) ; 1

4(e) (top-pan / electronic) balance ; 1

4(f) calculates difference between higher and lower value ; 2

calculates percentage difference AND states appropriate conclusion ;

calculates 10% increase of lower value / 10% decrease of higher value ;

compares higher value to 10% range of lower value AND states appropriate conclusion / compares lower value to 10%
range of higher value AND states appropriate conclusion ;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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Teachers.

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

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

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.

Mark scheme symbols and abbreviations

; separates marking points

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Question Answer Marks

1(a)(i) mass recorded as 11.8 g ; 1

1(a)(ii) correct calculation (+)1.8 ; 1

1(b)(i) 10.0 circled ; 2

7.5 circled ;

1(b)(ii) (the volume is) smaller / decreased ; 1

1(c) idea that, mass of water / salt solution, on outside of piece of potato needs to be removed from final mass measurement ; 1

1(d) anomalous results can be, identified / excluded ; 1

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2 one marking point from each section and then any two others 7

1 apparatus
stop-clock / pulse meter / heart rate monitor, to measure pulse ;
stop-clock to measure time (duration of exercise / return to normal) ;
exercise apparatus, e.g. treadmill / apparatus for measuring, distance / height, e.g. tape measure ;

2 brief description of method and safety precautions

obtain normal / resting pulse rate before exercise ;
monitor pulse until it returns to resting rate ;
exercise, named / described ;
repeat with at least 4 different ages;
safety precaution given AND linked to hazard identified for, people / equipment ;

3 measurements
pulse in certain time / pulse rate using a monitor ;
time taken for pulse to return to, resting / normal ;
measures / states, distance / height / duration of exercise ;

4 constant variables
time / distance, of exercise ;
intensity / speed / number of exercise(s) ;
fitness characteristics of subjects / rest period between repeats / AVP ;

5 processing
calculate average recovery time from repeats / repeat to exclude anomalous results ;
calculate pulse rate / number of pulses per unit time ;
plot graph / chart, of age against recovery time ;

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Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) distilled water 21.0 ; 2

solution 26.5 ;

3(a)(ii) change 5.5 ; 1

3(b) any value greater than 10 AND less than 14 ; 1

3(c)(i) 91.5 circled AND should be to the nearest second / AW ; 1

3(c)(ii) to ensure there is complete reaction ; 1

3(c)(iii) as the mass of solid increases, the reaction time increases / AW ; 1

3(c)(iv) 0.016(666666) ; 2
0.017 ;

3(c)(v) test limewater / (aqueous) calcium hydroxide AND 1

observation milky ;

3(d)(i) hold wire with sample / soaked splint with sample (in flame) ;
blue flame (of Bunsen) ;

3(d)(ii) sample should give a yellow colour for sodium / (lilac indicates) potassium present ; 1

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4(a)(i) 324 ; 1

4(a)(ii) 21.2 ; 1

4(a)(iii) 21.067 to any sig. figs.; 2

21.1 ;

4(b)(i) 19.1 ; 1

4(b)(ii) example of measurement error that gives a bigger time / reason suggested for object falling more slowly to the ground ; 1

4(c)(i) axes correct way round and labelled with units ; 3

suitable linear scales such that plots occupy at least half the grid ;
plots correct ;

4(c)(ii) appropriate best-fit straight line ; 1

4(c)(iii) as r 2 increases, the average time increases / AW ; 1

4(d)(i) 2.5 (cm) ; 1

4(d)(ii) idea of, a short time, being difficult to measure / causing larger uncertainty in time measurement ; 1

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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Teachers.

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

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

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

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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’.

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.

Mark scheme abbreviations

; separates marking points

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Question Answer Marks

1(a)(i) 60 (mm) ; 1

1(a)(ii) 0.75 ; 1

1(a)(iii) Size: fills at least half of the box ; 3

Outline: five-pointed star shape with a clear continuous outline ;
Detail: three seeds / teardrop shape around seeds / thin outer skin ;

1(a)(iv) seed labelled correctly ; 1

1(b)(i) iodine solution brown ; 3

Benedict’s solution blue ;
biuret solution blue ;

1(b)(ii) iodine solution starch present ; 3

biuret solution no protein present ;
universal indicator acidic ;

1(b)(iii) the student did not heat ; 1

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2(a) 5.0 ; 2
5.8 ;

2(b)(i) x-axis labelled mass of sodium hydrogencarbonate (heated) in g AND y-axis labelled mass of solid (remaining in the test- 3
tube) in g ;
suitable linear scales such that points occupy at least half of the grid ;
plots correct ;

2(b)(ii) result at 2.0 g circled ; 1

2(b)(iii) correct straight line of best-fit ignoring the anomalous point ; 1

2(b)(iv) as the mass of sodium hydrogencarbonate (heated) increases, the mass of solid remaining (in the test-tube) 1
increases / AW ;

2(b)(v) 4.0 g (from candidate’s graph) ; 1

2(c)(i) there is a decrease in (solid) mass / AW ; 1

2(c)(ii) test limewater / (aqueous) calcium hydroxide AND 1

observation goes milky ;

2(d) flame is hotter / to ensure complete reaction / to avoid getting soot on the test-tube ; 1

2(e) heat again and see if, there is any mass loss / mass stays the same ; 1

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3(a) measuring cylinder ; 1

3(b) 27.5 (⁰C) ; 1

3(c) ensures all water is at same temperature / AW ; 1

3(d) 17.0 (⁰C) ; 1

3(e) 7140 (J) to any sig. figs. ; 2

answer given to two sig. figs. / 7100 ;

3(f) from the, glass beaker / surroundings ; 1

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4 one marking point from each section and then any two others 7

1 apparatus
voltmeter AND ammeter ;
power supply for circuit ;

2 method and measurements

ammeter in series (with sample of wire) AND voltmeter in parallel with sample of wire ;
measure p.d. / voltage (across wire) and current (in wire) ;
for each different metal (named) connected into circuit in turn ;

3 constant variables
length of each wire ;
thickness of each wire ;
same voltage OR same current ;

4 results table
suitable headings: metal AND p.d. / voltage AND current ;
units: V AND A ;

5 processing results and conclusion

repeat measurements for each type of wire to identify / exclude anomalies ;
calculate resistance of each sample of wire (using equation given) ;
compare values of R to identify any differences ;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

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

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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’.

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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1(a) bubbles / fizzes / effervesces ; 1

1(b)(i) 63 ; 1

1(b)(ii) any one from: 1

glucose is needed for respiration ;
glucose is needed for CO2 production ;
glucose speeds up respiration ;

1(b)(iii) to find out, if yeast is needed / if glucose reacts on its own ; 1

1(b)(iv) rounded bottom (of test-tube) / meniscus (of water) ; 1

1(b)(v) limewater and goes milky ; 1

1(b)(vi) any one from: 1

time ;
glucose concentration ;
yeast concentration ;
temperature ;

1(c)(i) any one from: 1

lower temperature ;
less yeast (cells) added ;
less glucose added ;
less time ;

1(c)(ii) 13 ; 1

1(c)(iii) higher concentration of glucose gives higher volume gas ; 2

remains the same, at 10 to 11 / above 10 ;

1(c)(iv) gas syringe / measuring cylinder ; 1

1(c)(v) any one from: 1

lower volume of gas (in 5 minutes) ;
slower rate of gas made ;
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2(a)(i) more precise ; 1

2(a)(ii) (because it is a pale) blue ; 1

2(b)(i) wash with water / pour water through residue / pour water through filter funnel ; 1

2(b)(ii) white ; 1

2(c) headings – test / experiment AND results / observations ; 3

test described as small volume of ammonia added followed by excess and results entered correctly for small volume
followed by excess ;

test described as small volume of sodium hydroxide followed by excess and results entered correctly for small volume
followed by excess ;

e.g.
test observations

(four) drops / little, aqueous sodium hydroxide blue ppt.

excess / lots, aqueous sodium hydroxide blue ppt.

little / drops, aqueous ammonia blue ppt.

excess / lots, aqueous ammonia dark blue solution

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apparatus
measuring cylinder / burette / (volumetric) pipette ;
balance ;

brief description and safety precautions

add Universal Indicator to acid ;
add calcium hydroxide (solid) to acid ;
stir / complete reaction ;
repeat for different masses (at least 2) or a continuous method ;
repeat, each mass / whole of continuous method ;
idea of using at least five, different masses / additions if continuous ;
safety goggles AND protect eyes AND (from) acid / calcium hydroxide is corrosive ;

measurements
mass of calcium hydroxide ;
volume of nitric acid ;
colour / pH, of Universal Indicator in acid alone ;
colour / pH, of Universal Indicator after adding calcium hydroxide ;
using pH colour chart to match colour with pH ;

variables constant
volume of acid ;
concentration of acid ;

processing and conclusion

take averages from repeated experiments ;
plot graph of mass against pH ;
does increasing mass of calcium hydroxide increase the pH ;

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4(a)(i) test-tube shown approximately half-full AND water level below water level in beaker ; 2
thermometer shown with bulb fully below the level of water in test-tube ;

4(a)(ii) 24.5 ; 3
28(.0) ;
both to one decimal place ;

4(a)(iii) any one from: 1

ensure the thermometer is read perpendicular to the scale ;
stir (using a stirring rod to ensure water has even temperature throughout) ;
thermometer is, in liquid / not touching beaker ;

4(a)(iv) thermal energy / heat, gained from water in test-tube ; 1

OR
thermal energy / heat, from test-tube goes to water in beaker ;

4(b)(i) axes vertical temperature AND °C AND horizontal time AND s / min ; 3
sensible linear scale with plots covering at least half of grid ;
points plotted correctly ;

4(b)(ii) best-fit curve ; 1

4(c)(i) 0.63 ; 1

4(c)(ii) rate decreases (over time) ; 1

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

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) 4 (%) ; 1

1(a)(ii) (A) 234 ; 2

1(a)(iii) the higher the concentration of hydrogen peroxide / H2O2, the shorter the time taken / the faster the potato rises / ORA ; 1

1(a)(iv) (when using scalpel) cut on solid surface / away from fingers / hold with forceps ; 1

1(a)(v) any two from, 2

size / volume / surface area / thickness, of potato ;
volume / height, of solution in test-tube ;
type of potato / same potato ;

1(a)(vi) time too short (to measure) / too fast to measure time ; 1

1(a)(vii) longer time / slower, because potato slices heavier ; 1

shorter time / faster, because potato slices larger surface area / more enzyme / more catalase ;

1(b) starch ; 2
blue / black ;

1(c)(i) heat (the mixture) ; 1

1(c)(ii) red / orange / yellow / green ; 1

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2(a) 2
solution colour with Universal Indicator pH of solution

F red 0 to 3

G green 7

H blue-green 8 to 9

J purple 12 to 14

K red 0 to 3 ;;

all five values correct (2)

two values correct (1)

2(b)(i) F and K in either order 1

G
H
J ;

2(b)(ii) both have the same colour (with UI) / both have the same pH / both turn a red colour (with UI); 1

2(c) burning splint / lighted splint ; 2

a (squeaky) pop ;

2(d) limewater ; 1

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3 One marking point from each section and any two others (e.g. if one section missed max 6 etc.): 7

1 apparatus
thermometer AND stopwatch / stop-clock ;
balance (to measure sodium carbonate) / measuring cylinder / syringe (to measure acid) ;
water-bath ;

2 brief description and safety precautions

idea of adding sodium carbonate to acid of different temperatures ;
repeat experiment at same temperature ;
idea of doing at least five different temperatures ;
wearing safety goggles to protect eyes because acid is corrosive / wear goggles to avoid powder or acid getting into the
eyes ;

3 measurements
time (in seconds) (from when powder added) to when fizzing / bubbles, stop / when volume of gas collected stays constant ;
measure temperature of acid (before mixing with sodium carbonate) / suggests suitable values for temperature between 0
and 90 °C ;

4 variables constant
same volume / amount / cm3, of acid ;
same concentration of acid ;
same mass of sodium carbonate / amount of sodium carbonate ;

5 processing
calculate average times from repeated experiments ;
plot graph of reaction time against temperature / look at pattern in reaction time as temperature increases / shorter time
means a faster rate ORA ;

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4(a) 60 (mm) ; 1

4(b) because of the risk of elastic band to eyes ; 1

4(c) 6.5 (N) ; 1

4(d)(i) suitable linear scale chosen ; 2

points for increasing force plotted correctly ;

4(d)(ii) good best-fit curve judgement for increasing force and curve labelled ; 1

4(d)(iii) correct value from candidate’s graph (mm) ; 1

4(d)(iv) points for decreasing force plotted correctly on same grid ; 1

4(d)(v) good best-fit curve judgement for decreasing force and curve labelled ; 1

4(e)(i) evidence of use of approximating squares or alternative method ; 2

value calculated from candidate’s graph, reported to whole squares, in the range 18–28 ;

4(e)(ii) smaller increments of mass added between each measurement ; 1

4(f) 0.15 (J) ; 1

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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Teachers.

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

This document consists of 7 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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.

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) (B) 205 ; 2

1(a)(ii) more glucose, greater rate of respiration / less time taken ; 1

1(a)(iii) to spot anomalous results / to spot outliers ; 1

1(a)(iv) type of yeast / volume of yeast / temperature / (total) volume of solution / volume of methylene blue ; 1

1(a)(v) Benedict’s AND blue ; 1

1(b) limewater AND milky ; 1

1(c)(i) 48 (mm) ; 1

1(c)(ii) 0.0096 (mm) ; 1

1(c)(iii) M1 clear and continuous outline of yeast cell ; 4

M2 drawing size is half or more of the box ;
M3 cell wall shown with two concentric ‘circles’ ;
M4 large vacuole shown off centre ;

Question Answer Marks

2(a)(i) (temperature of water) 20.5 (°C) ; 2

(temperature of solution) 16.0 (°C) ;

2(a)(ii) it is endothermic because the temperature decreases ; 1

2(b)(i) any value greater than 1 and less than 4 ; 1

2(b)(ii) some colours have a range of pH values / difficult to distinguish between colours / only gives pH to a whole number ; 1

2(c)(i) (damp red litmus paper) goes blue ; 1

2(c)(ii) ammonium ; 1

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3 One marking point from each section and any two others (e.g. if one section missed max 6 etc.): 7

1 apparatus
balance (to measure mass of sodium hydrogencarbonate) ;
measuring cylinder (to measure volume of nitric acid) ;
stopwatch / timer ;

2 brief description and safety precautions

idea of adding sodium hydrogencarbonate to acid of different concentrations ;
add different amounts of acid and water (to vary concentration) ;
repeat experiment at each concentration ;
do at least five different concentrations ;
wearing safety goggles to protect eyes because acid is corrosive / wear goggles to avoid powder getting into the eyes ;

3 measurements
time (in seconds) (from when powder added) to when fizzing / bubbles stop ;
volume / cm3, of acid / water ;

4 variables constant
same amount / mass / g, of sodium hydrogencarbonate ;
total volume of acid (and water) ;
same temperature ;

5 processing
calculate average times from repeated experiments ;
plot graph of reaction time against concentration / look at pattern in reaction time as concentration increases / shorter time
means a faster rate ORA ;

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4(a)(i) 1.45 (V) ; 2

0.82 (A) ;

4(a)(ii) prevent the wire heating (which could affect resistance) ; 1

4(b) 1.8 (Ω) ; 2

to 1 decimal place ;

4(c)(i) axes correct way round and labelled with units ; 3

suitable linear scale chosen ;
all points correctly plotted ;

4(c)(ii) good best-fit line judgement ; 1

4(c)(iii) reading of R correct from candidate’s graph ± ½ small square ; 1

4(c)(iv) indication on graph of points chosen extending over at least half line length ; 2
correct gradient calculation ;

4(d) correct calculation of A (mm2) ; 1

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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Teachers.

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

This document consists of 7 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

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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1(a)(i) °C AND s ; 1

1(a)(ii) 56 recorded for 20 °C ; 2

167 recorded for 50 °C ;

1(b)(i) time decreases (as temperature increases to 30 / 40 °C) ; 2

then stays the same then increases / correct reference to temperature, e.g. stays the same between 30 and 40 °C ;

1(b)(ii) 32 (s) ; 2
the temperature is between 30 and 40 °C ;

1(c) (indicator is red because) amino acids produced ; 2

(amino acids) reduce pH / make it more acidic ;

1(d) (so they) are thoroughly mixed ; 1

1(e) any one from: 1

volume / concentration / type, of protein solution ;
volume of pepsin ;
concentration of pepsin ;
volume of Universal Indicator ;

1(f) biuret ; 2
lilac / purple / mauve / violet ;

Question Answer Marks

2(a)(i) gas syringe ; 1

2(a)(ii) (at 25 °C) 36 (cm3) ; 2

(at 35 °C) 41 (cm3) ;

2(a)(iii) idea that gas escapes before the bung is placed in the conical flask ; 1

2(a)(iv) limewater AND turns milky ; 1

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2(b)(i) 8/9 ; 1

2(b)(ii) some colours have a range of pH values / difficult to distinguish between colours / only gives pH to a whole number ; 1

Question Answer Marks

3 One marking point from each section and any two others (e.g. if one section missed max 6 etc.): 7

1 apparatus
thermometer ;
balance / measuring cylinder / syringe (to measure acid) ;
insulated vessel / beaker with lid / polystyrene cup ;

2 brief description and safety precautions

idea of adding different amount of sodium hydrogencarbonate to acid ;
repeat experiment at each mass used ;
do at least five different masses of sodium hydrogencarbonate ;
safety goggles to protect eyes because acid is corrosive / goggles to avoid powder or acid getting into eyes ;

3 measurements
temperature before and after / temperature change / temperature decrease ;
suggests masses of sodium hydrogencarbonate up to 20 g ;

4 variables constant
same volume / amount / cm3, of acid ;
same concentration of acid ;

5 processing
calculate averages from repeated experiments ;
plot graph of temperature decrease (y) against mass (x) / look at pattern in temperature as mass increases / greater
temperature decrease means more endothermic ;

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Question Answer Marks

4(a) 32.0 ; 1

4(b)(i) suitable linear scale chosen ; 2

all points correctly plotted ;

4(b)(ii) good best-fit curve judgement ; 1

4(b)(iii) temperature judged on candidate’s curve ; 1

4(c)(i) 24.5 (°C) ; 1

4(c)(ii) 10 300 (J) ; 2

3 sig. figs. ;

4(d)(i) (I =) 2.1 (A) ; 2

(V =) 5.0 (V) ;

4(d)(ii) 18 900 (J) ; 1

4(e) 54.5 (%) ; 1

4(f) insulate beaker / use a plastic beaker / use of a lid ; 1

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

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’.

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.

Mark scheme abbreviations

• ; separates marking points

• / alternative responses for the same marking point
• ecf error carried forward
• AVP any valid point
• ORA or reverse argument
• AW alternative wording
• underline actual word given must be used by candidate (grammatical variants accepted)
• () the word / phrase in brackets is not required but sets the context

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1(a) any two from: 2

the animal from the cold climate / the bear, has: ORA
thick(er) / long(er) / more, fur ;
a short(er) / no, tail ;
(all) legs of equal length / short relative to body size ;
small(er) eyes (relative to size of animal) ;

1(b)(i) 88 ; 2
77 ;

1(b)(ii) 16 AND 23 ; 1

1(c) linear temperature scale such that points cover more than 50% of grid ; 4
points for small beaker plotted correctly ;
points for large beaker plotted correctly ;
smooth, lines / curves, of best-fit drawn ;

1(d) any two from: 2

temperature decreases (with time) (for both) ;
(temperature change in) small beaker, decreases faster / decreases more / cools more ; ORA
temperature of large beaker is (always) higher ;

1(e) small animal / animal from hot climate AND temperature change in larger beaker is smaller / slope of graph is less steep ; 1
ORA

1(f) use same starting temperature of water / use higher starting temperature / increase measurement time ; 1

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2(a)(i) measuring cylinder / syringe ; 1

2(a)(ii) carbon dioxide ; 1

2(a)(iii) green solid ; 2

blue solution ;

2(a)(iv) any three from: 3

heat (solution) ;
until crystals start to form / until saturated / to reduce the volume / to evaporate (the solution) ;
idea of leaving (after heating) to cool ;
filter crystals from solution / dry crystals on filter paper ;

2(b)(i) (light) blue precipitate ; 2

(dissolves into a) dark blue solution ;

2(b)(ii) aqueous barium nitrate AND dilute nitric acid ; 1

2(c)(i) idea of preventing contamination from the wire ; 1

2(c)(ii) (yellow indicates) it has sodium (ions) in it / the colour should just be (blue-)green / flame contains yellow / not a single 1
colour ;

2(c)(iii) it is hotter / higher temperature / does not leave soot on the wire / heats faster ; 1

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3(a)(i) eyes level with water level / looks perpendicular (to the surface of the water) / puts measuring cylinder on flat 1
surface / reads from bottom of meniscus ;

3(a)(ii) 74.0 ; 2
78.5 ;

3(a)(iii) 4.5 (cm3) ; 1

3(b) 1.9 ÷ 4.5 = 0.4222222 ; 2

correct answer to 2 sig. figs. 0.42 (g / cm3) ;

3(c) to immerse the cork / to make it sink completely under the water / AW ; 1

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4 one from each section and then any other two marks 7

1. apparatus
stop-watch / timer / (stop-)clock / chronometer ;
balance ;

2. method
wet sample(s) of material(s) / dip into water ;
spread flat / hang up ;
use a fan / put in warm place / put in oven / place in specified outdoor conditions, e.g. sun, wind ;
safety precaution specific to, heating apparatus / use of fan / cutting ;

3. measurements
measure mass of wet sample at start ;
measure mass of sample after a specified amount of time / measure time taken for a specific mass to evaporate ;

4. variables to be controlled
fabric surface area / (specified) size of fabric ;
temperature OR stated drying, environment / place / conditions ;

5. processing and use of results

(repeat each experiment and) calculate average ;
the one with shortest drying time or most mass lost has the fastest rate of evaporation ORA ;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

5 ‘List rule’ guidance

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

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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’.

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.

Mark scheme abbreviations

• ; separates marking points

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1(a)(i) 54 ; 2
18 ;

1(a)(ii) correct calculation of 17 496 ; 2

given to 2 sig. fig. 17 000 ;

1(a)(iii) linear scale such that points cover more than 50% of the grid ; 2
all points plotted correctly ;

1(a)(iv) smooth, single curve of best fit drawn ; 1

1(a)(v) interpolation for 3.5 clearly shown on graph ; 2

correct value from interpolation line ;

1(b) enables anomalous results to be identified / to see if results are similar / to calculate a mean / because potato tissue varies ; 1

1(c) Size – more than 50% of box with 5 main leaves ; 3

Quality – continuous smooth outline with no shading ;
Detail – veins and correct number of leaflets drawn (5 large and 2 small in correct location) ;

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2(a)(i) to protect eyes (from corrosive liquids) ; 1

2(a)(ii) measuring cylinder ; 1

2(a)(iii) initial reading: 10.0 (cm3) ; 2

reading when litmus changes to red: 27.3 (cm3) ;

2(a)(iv) volume of acid added is 17.3 ; 1

2(a)(v) idea of not knowing the correct volume of acid / so that you can measure to the nearest drop of acid / there is a sudden 1
change of colour ;

2(b)(i) black solid ; 1

2(b)(ii) removes the colour ; 1

2(c) any three from: 3

2(d)(i) sodium ; 1

2(d)(ii) sulfate ; 1

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3(a)(i) 80 (cm) ; 1

3(a)(ii) 1.2 (N) ; 1

3(a)(iii) read perpendicular to the scale ; 1

3(a)(iv) measures same height from bench at two different points ; 1

3(b) calculation seen / 117 (g) ; 2

to 2 sig. fig. / 120 (g) ;

3(c) yes AND same value to 2 sig. figs. / answers close to each other / AW ; 1

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4 one mark each from section and then any other three marks 7

1. apparatus
timer and thermometer ;
measuring cylinder ;

2. method
place cooler in freezer ;
use water at room temperature ;
start timer when container of water goes into sleeve ;

3. measurements
200 cm3 of water, measured / added;
time it takes to cool to below 10 °C / measure temperature of the water after 5 minutes ;
measure temperature of water after 30 minutes ;

4. conclusion
calculate average from repeats ;
if temperature drops to below 10 °C in under 5 minutes, claim1 is true /
if temperature remains below 10 °C for 30 mins, claim 2 is true ;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

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’.

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.

Mark scheme abbreviations

• ; separates marking points

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Question Answer Marks

1(a)(i) 2 (mm) ; 2
55 (mm) ;

1(a)(ii) subtract position of first edge from position of second edge then halve and add to position of first edge / take diameter of 1
bubble and halve ;

1(a)(iii) 53 (mm) ; 1

1(b)(i) axes labelled with quantity and unit ; 3

linear scale such that points cover more than 50% of the grid ;
points plotted correctly ;

1(b)(ii) smooth, single line of best fit drawn ; 1

1(c)(i) as temperature increases, the distance moved (by the bubble) increases ; 1

1(c)(ii) as temperature increases, the amount of water lost (by the plant shoot) increases ; 1

1(d) any two from: 2

humidity ;
air movement ;
light, level / intensity ;

1(e) the distance moved by the bubble will be greater / stated value greater than 10 (mm) ; 1

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2(a)(i) 109 (mm) ; 1

2(a)(ii) 26 (cm3) ; 1

2(b)(i) hydrogen ; 1

2(b)(ii) there was magnesium / solid left over ; 1

2(b)(iii) residue: grey or silver solid / metal ; 2

filtrate: colourless solution ;

2(c) test: (acidify, then) add aqueous barium nitrate ; 2

observation: white precipitate ;

2(d) any three from: 3

2(e)(i) a gas is formed / steam is formed / water given off / liquid evaporates ; 1

2(e)(ii) it is hotter / higher temperature / does not leave soot on the test-tube / heats faster ; 1

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3(a) 12.1 (s) ; 2

12.0 (s) ;

3(b) experiment 3 AND time is significantly longer than all the other times ; 1

3(c) 12.1 ; 1

3(d) 1.21 (s) ; 1

3(e) correct calculation / 9.5621 ; 2

correct answer to 2 sig. figs. / 9.6 ;

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4 one mark from each section and then any other three marks 7

1. method
cut small pieces of paper (using scissors) ;
hold charged rod, close to / touching, small pieces of paper ;
until no more paper is picked up by the rod ;

2. measurements
count (maximum) number of pieces of paper picked up (by rod) ;
states a measurement for a control variable: rub the rod for stated amount of time, e.g. 10 s / rub the rod for a stated
number of times / hold the rod a stated distance from the pieces of paper, e.g. 0.5 cm–2 cm / hold the rod (near the paper)
for a stated amount of time ;

3. control variables
way of standardising the charging, e.g. number of rubs of cloth, rub (continuously) for, set time / same amount of time;
identical pieces of paper / same, size / shape / type, of paper ;
same distance between rod and pieces of paper ;
keep rod near papers for the same amount of time ;
same-sized rods ;

4. processing and conclusion

calculate the average number of pieces of paper picked up for each rod ;
compare number of pieces of paper picked up for each rod ;
the rod with the most charge picks up the most pieces of paper ;

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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40

Published

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.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

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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.

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 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.

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) six values recorded to nearest mm ; 2

values correct ± 2 mm ;

1(a)(ii) units included in headings (mm or cm) ; 1

1(a)(iii) correct average value for both ; 1

1(a)(iv) can identify anomalies / not all beans the same ; 1

1(a)(v) correct axis with units – average length / mm or cm, A and B identified and bars more than half the grid ; 2

correct plotting of bars ± half small square ;

1(a)(vi) mass / volume ; 1

1(a)(vii) pattern on surface / shape / colour ; 1

1(b)(i) starch present in A and absent in B ; 1

1(b)(ii) method: 3
add Benedict’s solution ;

heat ;

positive result: yellow / orange / green / (brick)red ;

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2(a)(i) 20.5 ; 2
31.0 ;

2(a)(ii) H; 1

2(a)(iii) fastest bubbles ; 2

largest change in temperature ;

2(a)(iv) measure volume with measuring cylinder / same initial temperature / same mass or amount or size of metal ; 1

2(a)(v) temperature increases ; 1

2(a)(vi) initial G / 25.5 ; 1

2(a)(vii) misread thermometer / AVP, e.g. temperature recorded late ; 1

2(a)(viii) test: lighted splint 1

AND
positive result: pops ;

2(b)(i) solution turns colourless AND a pink solid (forms) ; 1

2(b)(ii) H is more reactive than, G / copper ; 1

2(c) H>G>J>L; 1

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3(a)(i) one oscillation is too quick ; 1

3(a)(ii) 26.43 (s) ;; 2

if no mark awarded, allow 26.42 for one mark

3(b)(i) 1.32 (s) ; 1

3(b)(ii) 1.33 (s) ; 1

3(c) card placed behind pendulum and black line aligned with pendulum, as it hangs vertically / before it swings ; 2

helps pupil to judge when oscillation is complete ;

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4 one mark from each section and any two others 7

(if one section is missing max 6 etc.)

Method:
set up beam with A (a fixed distance) and place B / fixing A to the beam and place B ;
move mass B until beam is balanced ;
measure distance of B from pivot (when beam is balanced) ;

Accuracy:
sensible description of how to find location of centre of mass B ;
repeat all readings / repeat every mass ;
description of how to avoid parallax error when taking readings ;

Values:
at least 3 values of mass B ;
values of mass B all > 50 g ;

Table:
suitable column headings for method, e.g. value of mass B AND distance of B (from pivot) ;
appropriate units for each column heading, e.g. (mass) g AND (distance) cm / mm / m ;

Processing and Conclusion:

calculate average of distances for each mass used / distance of B from pivot is (reading – 50) ;
plot a graph of mass of B versus distance of B from pivot at balance ;
draw best-fit line or curve ;

as mass increases is distance more or less / as mass increases look for trend in distance ;

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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 7 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

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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.

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’.

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) 8/9; 1

1(b)(i) (surface area) cube B = 600 AND cube C = 150 ; 1

1(b)(ii) (volume) cube B = 1000 AND cube C = 125 ; 1

1(c)(i) (cube B) 145 ; 2

(cube C) 47 ;

1(c)(ii) time (to change colour to red) AND / s ; 1

1(c)(iii) increase in surface area to volume ratio takes less time to change / ORA ; 1

1(c)(iv) acid diffuses in ; 2

pH changes to acidic ;

1(c)(v) cutting AND use knife, on solid surface / away from body ; 1
OR
acid / indicator AND use, gloves / goggles ;

1(d)(i) suitable scale chosen ; 2

all points plotted correctly ;

1(d)(ii) suitable curve of best fit ; 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a)(i) (volumetric) pipette ; 1

2(a)(ii) (experiment 2) 5.9 ; 2

(experiment 3) 5.3 ;

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2(a)(iii) (volumes) 5.3 and 5.1 1

AND
(explanation) the others were not neutral / go orange at the end point / others had too much acid added ;

2(a)(iv) 5.2 / correct average calculated from their chosen volumes ; 1

2(a)(v) average calculated in (a)(iv) × 3 ; 1

2(a)(vi) neutralisation / acid-base ; 1

2(b)(i) (more concentrated solution) hydrochloric acid AND less used than sodium hydroxide ; 1

2(b)(ii) (25 / 5.2 =) 5 / 4.8 ; 1

2(c)(i) chloride / Cl – ; 1

2(c)(ii) sodium chloride ; 1

2(c)(iii) tripod and Bunsen burner and evaporating basin (and gauze) ; 2
two correct labels ;

Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) line emerging at 90° to the straight edge and labelled X ; 1

3(a)(ii) 52(°) ;; 2

(if answer is incorrect allow one mark for answer in range of 49-55°)

3(b) any one from: 1

repeat AND average ;
use a dark room / low light level / use a bright light source ;
narrow beam of light / use of thin slit ;
avoid parallax error when taking measurements ;

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3(c) no AND reference to a pair of values from Table 3.1 ; 1

3(d) (estimate of critical angle =) answer greater than 40° and less than or equal to 50° ; 1

3(e) measure angle of refraction for angles of incidence in between 40° and 50° / carefully move the light source around the 1
curve back and forth to find the smallest angle of incidence where no light is refracted and measure this angle of
incidence ;

Question Answer Marks

4 one marking point from each section and any three others: 7

method and apparatus

fill tank with water to a specified depth (< 20 cm) ;
use of stopwatch / suitable timing device ;
repeat and take average for each depth ;

variables
keep method of producing waves the same ;
same water source / same environment ;
minimum of four values of depth of water given ;
values of depth have a range of at least 15 cm AND do not exceed 20 cm maximum depth ;

results
time for the waves to travel length of tank AND depth of water ;

conclusion
calculation of speed of waves from the time measurements ;
use results to plot graph of depth against speed ;
look for pattern in the change of speed as depth increases ;

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

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

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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.

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’.

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) (initial) 21.5 ; 2

(final) 23.0 ;

1(a)(ii) (iron) 18.5 1

AND
(zinc) 35.0
AND
(lead) 1.5 ;

1(a)(iii) magnesium AND most reactive (metal of these five) ; 1

1(a)(iv) copper doesn't react with acids ; 1

1(a)(v) pipette (instead of measuring cylinder) ; 1

ALLOW weigh metal ;

1(a)(vi) lighted splint AND pops ; 1

1(b)(i) (magnesium) 49.5 ; 2

(iron) 21.0 ;

1(b)(ii) (predicted temperature change for zinc) between Mg and Fe (between 28.5 and 13.0) 1
AND
(explanation) reactivity (of zinc) between Mg and Fe ;

1(b)(iii) copper ; 2
magnesium sulfate ;

1(b)(iv) displacement / magnesium takes the place of copper / magnesium is more reactive than copper ; 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a)(i) measuring cylinder ; 1

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2(a)(ii) (3%) 56 ; 2

(2%) 105 ;

2(a)(iii) (3%) 56 AND (2%) 103 ; 1

2(a)(iv) higher percentage concentration of hydrogen peroxide, shorter time to rise to the surface ; 1

2(a)(v) to spot anomalous results ; 1

2(a)(vi) use of hydrogen peroxide AND wear, safety glasses / gloves ; 1

2(a)(vii) temperature / catalase concentration / size of disk ; 1

2(b)(i) suitable scale chosen ; 3

labels correct for both axes, including units ;

all points plotted correctly ;

2(b)(ii) suitable curve of best fit drawn ; 1

2(b)(iii) correct value from candidate’s graph and indication shown on graph (approximately 31–35 s) ; 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) 2.0 (V) ; 2

0.12 (A) ;

3(a)(ii) (2.0 / 0.12 =) 16.7 / 17 (Ω) ; 1

3(b) (1.8 / 0.21 =) 8.6 (Ω) (2 s.f. only) ; 1

3(c) (expect yes) 1

R1 is approximately double R2, it is within the limits of experimental accuracy / the value is close to double ;

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3(d)(i) take several more readings of p.d. and current at different lengths of wire / at least two more different lengths used ; 1

3(d)(ii) plot graph of resistance against length, straight line through origin if resistance is proportional to length / compare ratio 1
of length to resistance for different values in a results table ;

Question Answer Marks

4 one marking point from each section and any three others: 7

method
pour sample of one salt solution into measuring cylinder ;
(carefully) put test-tube into measuring cylinder ;
use ruler to measure depth of test-tube in water / diagram showing use of ruler to measure depth of test-tube in water ;
repeat with all known salt concentrations and unknown solution X ;
mention of controlling variables ;

accuracy
repeat readings and take an average / or repeat to identify anomalies ;
description of how to avoid parallax error when taking readings ;
use a thin ruler that can fit inside the measuring cylinder next to test-tube / put ruler next to test-tube ;
ensure measuring cylinder is rinsed with next solution ;

processing results
recording depths for each concentration (in, e.g. table of results) ;
plot graph of depth against concentration ;

conclusion
description of using, graph / results table to find concentration of X ;

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

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

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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.

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’.

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) number of slices: (25 °C) 2 and (35 °C) 6 ; 2

distance moved: (slices × 2) (25 °C) 4 and (35 °C) 12 ;

1(a)(ii) suitable scale chosen ; 3

labels correct for both axes, including units ;

all points plotted correctly ;

1(a)(iii) suitable curve of best fit ; 1

1(a)(iv) increase in temperature, increase in distance moved / ORA ; 1

1(a)(v) type of stain / concentration of stain / age of celery / type of celery / AVP ; 1

1(a)(vi) cut every 2 mm / not clear when stain stops ; 1

1(a)(vii) cut, on solid surface / away from fingers ; 1

1(b) size - larger than original ; 3

quality – smooth line, no breaks ;

detail – correct number of vascular bundles ;

Question Answer Marks

2(a) apparatus A: pipette ; 2

apparatus B: burette ;

2(b)(i) (experiment 1) 12.9 ; 2

(experiment 4) 25.6 ;

2(b)(ii) any suitable named indicator ; 1

2(b)(iii) (indicator just) changes colour ; 1

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2(b)(iv) volumes from experiment 1,2 and 3 / 2 and 3 / 1 and 3 1

AND
closest to each other ;

2(b)(v) correct average calculated using (b)(iv) volumes ; 1

2(b)(vi) 3 × (b)(v) ; 1

2(b)(vii) experiment 4 / 25.6 ; 1

2(b)(viii) did not refill burette ; 1

2(c)(i) white ppt. ; 1

2(c)(ii) heat / evaporate ; 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) (angle shown on protractor) = 82(°) ; 1

3(a)(ii) (angle of AB with the vertical) = 8(°) ; 1

3(a)(iii) it is difficult to find the exact point at which the block topples / difficulty of one person pushing block and reading 1
protractor / AVP ;

3(a)(iv) (average angle =) 8(°) ; 1

3(b)(i) diagonal line AC drawn correctly on Fig. 3.4 ; 1

3(b)(ii) 8° ± 1° ; 1

3(c) (expect angles agree) 1

answers are the same / close together / small (percentage) difference in values ;

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4 one marking point from each section and any two others: 7

apparatus and method

ramp AND ball ;
means of supporting slope ;
use of, e.g. metre rule to measure height ;
vary height of top of slope ;
diagram with two labels ;

variables to control
starting position of ball ;
same ball / same ramp ;

measurements
measure distance travelled by ball along the, horizontal / level surface / bench ;
several different heights of slope (at least three) ;
suitable range of heights ;

accuracy
avoid applying force as ball is released ;
repeat at each angle and average ;
use of a guide to ensure ball travels straight ;

conclusion
plot a graph of height of slope against distance travelled ;
straight line through origin would confirm prediction / ORA ;
ratio of results, height / distance, is a constant ;

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MARK SCHEME
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Published

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

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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.

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’.

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) fills more than 50% space ; 3

continuous line around outside, pith and segments indicated ;
8 or more segments within the pith and gap in centre shown ;

1(b)(i) volume remaining = 9.2 ; 1

1(b)(ii) calculation of volume added = 0.8 ; 1

1(b)(iii) calculation of average shown = (0.6 + 0.7 + 0.8) ÷ 3 = 0.7 ; 1

1(b)(iv) to identify, anomalous results / outliers / to check results are, the same / similar ; 1

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2 1 mark from each section and then additional marks up to max 7 7

1 prediction: Drink A tests positive for fat and sugar test AND drink B tests negative fat and low sugar ;

2 apparatus
test-tube / beaker / boiling tube / conical flask / pipette ;
measuring cylinder / balance ;
heat source / water bath (for sugar test) ;

3 chemicals
(fat test) ethanol ;
(sugar) Benedict’s ;

4 method, variables, safety

heat / warm for Benedict’s test ;
keep ethanol away from naked flame / identifies ethanol is flammable / identifies heating hazard for Benedict’s test /
Benedict’s is, harmful / toxic ;
same, volume / mass of drink tested ;
same, volume / concentration, of reagents / same number of drops ;

5 observations
(fat) positive / drink A gives (white) emulsion / milky OR negative / drink B gives no (white) emulsion ;
(sugar) positive / drink A Benedict’s goes orange / red ;
(sugar) low sugar / drink B Benedict’s goes yellow / green ;

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3(a) test: lighted splint AND observation: pops ; 1

3(b)(i) 28 ; 2
58 ;

3(b)(ii) both axes labelled, time in s AND concentration in M ; 3

time on vertical axis, scale linear and points cover more than half of the grid ;
4 points plotted correctly in linear portion of the grid ;

3(b)(iii) straight best-fit line drawn ; 1

3(b)(iv) as concentration increases, time (for magnesium to fully react) decreases ; 1

3(b)(v) time for 1.8 M from graph ; 1

3(b)(vi) measure the time taken for fixed, volume / amount, of gas to be produced OR 1
measure, volume / amount, of gas for a fixed time ;

3(b)(vii) line C underneath line B ; 1

3(c) container with contents, bung and delivery tube ; 2

gas syringe / upturned measuring cylinder in water ;

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4(a)(i) 130 (cm3) ; 1

4(a)(ii) 353.2 (g) ; 1

4(a)(iii) correct calculation [4(a)(ii) ÷ 4(a)(i)] ; 2

2.7 (g / cm3) 2 s.f. ;

4(b)(i) X marked somewhere underneath CD AND at least 6 cm to the right of D ; 1

4(b)(ii) normal drawn at E ; 1

4(b)(iii) 35° ; 1

4(c) line through P3 and P4 AND points G and H correctly labelled ; 2

lines EJ and EG both present and drawn with ruler and thin lines ;

4(d)(i) length of EG correct to nearest 0.1 cm ± 0.2 cm ; 1

4(d)(ii) length of EJ correct to nearest 0.1 cm ± 0.2 cm ; 1

4(d)(iii) n correct based on candidate values in 4(d)(i) and 4(d)(ii) ; 1

4(e) answer yes / no suitable for candidate value of n 1

values close enough to each other / too far apart ;

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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.

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’.

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) fills more than 50% of the space ; 3

continuous smooth outline with lines and circles seen ;
11 sections with circles at either end ;

1(b)(i) 86 mm ; 1

1(b)(ii) correct calculation 0.057 ; 1

1(c) similarity: shape, e.g. round, sections ; 2

difference: pattern, e.g. internal structure different, holes / pores / AW, number of sections, size ;

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2 1 mark from each section and then additional 3 marks 7

1 apparatus
beaker / test-tube / conical flask ;
measuring cylinder / balance / ruler ;
stop-watch / timer ;
scalpel / cork borer AW ;
2 method and measurements
cut potato / carrot, into pieces of same size ;
immerse / submerge, in salt solution ;
measure mass / dimensions, at beginning AND end ;
dry before final mass ;
repeats ;
3 control variables
same, mass / volume / surface area of tissue ;
same, volume / concentration, of salt solution ;
same temperature ;
same time ;
4 processing/conclusion
calculate surface area of tissue ;
calculate / compare, change in, mass / volume / surface area ;
calculate / compare, percentage, change / loss in mass ;
plant tissue which loses most, mass / volume / surface area, has lost most water ORA

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3(a)(i) 21.0 ; 3
38.0 ;
37.5 ;

3(a)(ii) sensible linear scale ; 2

points plotted correctly ;

3(a)(iii) 2 lines and intersection ; 1

3(b) sulphuric acid labelled ; 2

2 lines and intersection for sulphuric acid ;

3(c) max. temps from graphs ; 1

3(d) (colour changes to) red ; 1

3(e)(i) sulfuric acid AND 1

the 2 values of intersection volume quoted / sulfuric acid volume for max temp is less ORA ;

3(e)(ii) sulfuric acid has more (2) hydrogen (atoms / ions) ORA / dibasic ; 1

3(e)(iii) digital thermometer / data logger (attached to thermocouple) ; 1

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4(a) correct symbols for ammeter and voltmeter ; 2

ammeter in series and voltmeter in parallel with cell ;

4(b)(i) 1.80 (V) ; 1

4(b)(ii) pointer at 1.8 (V) ; 1

4(b)(iii) line on graph extended to cut y-axis ; 2

2.34 V ± 0.02 V ;

4(b)(iv) clear triangle drawn on graph, using over half of best-fit line ; 3
calculation of gradient correct using values from graph ;
gradient = (–)1.22 ± 0.10 (Ω) ;

4(c) 0.61 (A) ; 2

1.60 (V) ;

4(d) take (p.d.) readings at higher values of current / current > 0.70 A ; 2
(if prediction correct) these readings do not fit the straight line ORA ;

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

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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
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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.

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.

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’.

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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1(a)(i) to be able to make a (valid) comparison / to see if the mineral makes a difference / only change one variable / because 1
different species grow differently ;

1(a)(ii) correct units used, mm ; 2

plant C = 82 ;

1(a)(iii) (percentage difference = (93 – 60) ÷ 60 × 100 =) 55% ; 1

1(b) any two from: 2

number of leaves (C has more leaves than B) ;
size of leaves (leaves on C bigger than B) ;
size / length, of roots (roots are longer on C) ;
colour of leaves (B has green leaves and C has yellow leaves) ;

1(c) magnesium needed to make chlorophyll / chloroplasts ; 1

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2 1 mark from each section and then additional 2 marks 7

1 apparatus / chemicals
lamp / light source / sun ;
stop-watch / timer ;
ruler / thermometer / light meter ;

2 method
(independent variable) vary / double, light intensity ;
(dependent variable) measure amount of gas produced ;
in fixed amount of time ;
OR
measure time taken ;
for fixed amount of gas to be produced ;

3 measurements
light intensity, e.g. number of lamps, brightness / voltage of lamp, distance of lamp from plant, AVP ;
volume of gas, e.g. count number of bubbles, height of gas in test tube, AVP ;
time, e.g. in one minute, measure with stop-watch, AVP ;

4 control variables
CO2 / pH ;
temperature ;
distance between lamp and plant (if changing lamp / lamp brightness) ;
size / type of plant / volume of water (for repeats) ;

5 processing
repeat and find average ;
calculate rate, e.g. volume per sec, number of bubbles per minute ;
positive relationship between rate and intensity, e.g. rate of photosynthesis increases as, number of lamps increases /
distance from lamp is reduced ;
candidate explains how results will test hypothesis statement ;

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3(a)(i) 51.0 ; 1

3(a)(ii) 55 ; 2
14 ;

3(b)(i) axes labelled with quantity and unit (time s, temperature oC) ; 3
linear scales so points cover over half of the grid (time on vertical axis) ;
points plotted correctly ;

3(b)(ii) point at 51.0 circled ; 1

3(b)(iii) (anomalous result is too) high AND 1

stopped stopwatch too late / difficult to see when the cross has disappeared / difficult to decide on end point ;

3(b)(iv) line of best-fit ; 1

3(b)(v) rate increases as temperature increases ; 2

as temperature increases the increase in rate becomes less ;

3(b)(vi) too fast / time too short to measure ; 1

3(c) use a light meter to judge when the mixture becomes opaque / measure temperature immediately after adding hydrochloric 1
acid / acid and thiosulfate at same starting temperature (e.g. by using a water bath) ;

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4(a)(i) to show that there is only a temperature change when the wool is wet / to show that it’s the liquid that affects the 1
temperature (not the cotton wool) / so the wet and dry ones can be compared ;

4(a)(ii) all temperature changes correctly calculated ; 2

all temperatures recorded to nearest 0.5 °C ;

4(a)(iii) B 1
A
C;

4(a)(iv) any two from: 2

use same, amount / mass / volume, of each liquid ;
measure temperature change over a longer time interval ;
use more precise thermometer / datalogger ;

4(b)(i) (liquid with) smallest energy needed for evaporation has greatest temperature change ORA ; 1

4(b)(ii) (E = 3.0 × 2257 =) 6771 ; 2

6800 (kJ) ;

4(c)(i) 53.38 (g) ; 1

4(c)(ii) (53.38 – 43.77 =) 9.61 (g) ; 1

4(c)(iii) (53.38 – 53.23 =) 0.15 (g) ; 1

4(c)(iv) increase temperature / larger beaker / bigger surface (area) ; 1

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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:

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
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Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
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1(a)(i) 1.5; 2

24.0;

1(a)(ii) dish A, 24 °C / temperature 2 and dish B, 1.5 °C / temperature 1 1

and
greater growth in A;

1(b)(i) 56 and 46 and 61 ; 1

1(b)(ii) correct calculation of average ; 1

1(c) starch present ; 2

no reducing sugars ;

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2 Minimum of one from each: 7

suitable apparatus listed / described

beaker / container and ruler,
beaker / container and balance

description of method
in solution (salt) and soak (amount of time)
in water and soak
blot dry
different salt concentration
care with (sharp) knife / (sharp) knife take care not cut (fingers)
repeats

controlled variables
temperature,
time
size / mass / length of cylinder
same volume solution

measurement and processing

length and mass of cylinder start and end
comparison of length vs conc and mass vs conc results, percentage change
;;;;;;;

Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) 30.0 ; 3
16.5 ;
10.0 ;

3(a)(ii) all 6 changes subtracted correctly AND correct sign ; 1

3(b) to get even temperature throughout ; 1

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6 correct plots ;

3(c)(ii) best-fit straight line AND labelled S ; 1

3(c)(iii) best-fit straight line AND labelled A ; 1

3(d)(i) value from their graph AND marking on graph to show this ; 1

3(d)(ii) value from their graph divided by 2 ; 2

since double volume of water to heat ;

3(e) not all of the potassium carbonate would dissolve ; 1

Question Answer Marks

4(a)(i) 21 (mm) ; 1

4(a)(ii) took reading perpendicular to ruler / ruler close to spring / use of fiducial aid AVP ; 1

4(b)(i) 112 (mm) ; 1

4(a)(ii) 3.0 N ; 1

4(a)(iii) 0.027 ; 1

4(c)(i) 52 (mm) ; 1

4(c)(ii) 0.058 / 0.0576 ;; 2

4(d) 0.013 (N / mm) ; 1

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4(e)(i) correct calculation of 2k and 0.5k ; 1

4(e)(ii) explanation consistent with their results AND reference made to experimental error ; 1

4(f)(i) larger extensions reduces the effect of measuring errors OWTTE ; 1

4(f)(ii) if mass too large, spring breaks / (mass) hits the bench / apparatus topples / spring deforms ; 1

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Teachers.

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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:

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
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1(a)(i) fills more than 50% of space ; 2

Continuous, smooth line around outside of apple shape and two pips in the core ;

1(a)(ii) photograph 54–58 (mm) ; 1

1(a)(iii) correct calculation for magnification (drawing over photograph) ; 1

1(b) Benedicts ; 3
heat (with Benedicts) ;
(independent) orange / (brick) red / yellow / green ;

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2 1 apparatus 7
lamp / sunlight / light source ;
apparatus for collecting gas ;
stop-clock / timer ;

2 method and variables

change brightness of light / change distance (from lamp) ;
same amount of time (at each brightness) ;
repeat experiment at each brightness ;
control length elodea / control volume of water ;
control temperature / carbon dioxide / pH ;
stated safety precaution linked to apparatus ;

3 measurements
measure distance / intensity of light ;
measure volume of gas / count bubbles ;

4 processing results and make conclusion

calculate rate as volume / number of bubbles per unit time ;
idea of looking for relationship between rate / volume / number of bubbles and intensity / brightness / distance ;
graph of rate / volume / number of bubbles against intensity / brightness / distance ;

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3(a) 33.5 ; 2
55.0 ;

3(b)(i) linear scale more than half grid ; 2

at least 6 points correctly plotted ± ½ a small square ;

3(b)(ii) 2 straight lines drawn with ruler, through all points and meet in a cross ; 1

3(b)(iii) maximum T from their graph ; 1

3(c) same as (b)(iii) ; 1

3(d)(i) 43.5 ; 1

3(d)(ii) lines labelled magnesium and zinc ; 2

2 straight lines drawn with ruler, through all points and meet in a cross and temperature ;

3(e) magnesium is more reactive (than zinc) ; 1

3(f)(i) burette / pipette ; 1

3(f)(ii) any 1 from max 1

lid AND reduces heat loss ;

insulate cup AND reduce heat loss ;

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4(a)(i) 78.0 (cm3) ; 1

4(a)(ii) read perpendicular to the scale ; 1

4(a)(iii) 86.69 (g) ; 1

4(a)(iv) 1.11(1) g / cm3 ; 2

2 or 3 sig. figs and must be correctly rounded ;

4(b)(i) 15.83 (g) ; 1

4(b)(ii) 24 / 23.7 / 23.66 ; 1

4(b)(iii) 0.67 g / cm3 ; 1

4(b)(iv) 5.6 cm ; 1

4(b)(v) 1.4 g / cm3 ; 1

4(c) (expect no) 1

answer values too far apart OWTTE

4(d)(i) test-tube is curved at the bottom 1

4(d)(ii) mark as a pair 1

volume too high and density too low ;

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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:

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
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1(a)(i) as a control / to compare (with enzyme) ; 1

1(a)(ii) temperature / mass/amount of apple / pH / volume/amount added / surface area of pieces/size of pieces ;; 2

1(b)(i) any three from: max 3

funnel ;

filter / filtration paper in funnel with ‘V’ at bottom ;

collection of juice ;

at least any two labels;

1(b)(ii) 24.0 and 18.5 ; 1

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2 1 apparatus 7
potometer / balance / shoot in water ;
stop-clock ;
suitable container / bell jar / bag / box (to contain moist air) ;

2 method
plant in different levels of moisture ;
same amount of time ;
repeat experiment at each level of moisture ;
safety linked to apparatus / hygiene / procedure ;

3 control of variables
control size / type of plant / number / surface area / size of leaves ;
control wind / temperature / (sun)light ;
control amount of water given to plant ;

4 measurements, processing and use of results

(dependent variable is) movement of water / bubble / meniscus in potometer / weight loss of leaves / weigh plant or leaves
before and after ;
measure humidity ;
calculate rate of water loss / transpiration / mass lost per unit time ;
graph of mass lost against humidity ;
compare e.g. mass / water lost in dry and humid / compare mass at different humidities ;

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3(a) 10 ; 2
34 ;

3(b)(i) axes labelled with units ; 3

linear scale more than half grid ;
at least 5 points plotted correctly to within half a small square ;

3(b)(ii) 10 circled and too little / impure sodium sulfate ; 1

3(b)(iii) (straight) line not including the anomalous point ; 1

3(b)(iv) as volume / amount increases (height of)ppt increases ORA / (directly) proportional ; 1

3(b)(v) value from graph(to nearest half square) and indication on graph ; 1

3(b)(vi) increases and stops / no further increase / stays at 36 / the same ; 2

reagent(s) (all)used up / reaction finished / sodium sulphate now in excess ;

3(c) any 2 from: max 2

volumes with burette / syringe and difficult to judge / read ORA with mc ;

ruler without dead space and difficult to get actual length due to the dead space (so had to pick up tube and not level etc.) ;

leave to settle longer and some ppt was still suspended / solution above ppt not colourless / clear OR shake / magnetic stirrer
to avoid loss of solid on withdrawn glass rod ;

repeat and reduces errors / spots anomalies ;

AVP ;

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4(a)(i) place empty measuring cylinder on balance AND tare / zero ; 2

fill to 100 ml and find new mass ;
or
find mass of empty and filled measuring cylinder ;
subtract ;

4(a)(ii) 14.5 (°C) ;; 2

4(a)(iii) 21.51 (g) ; 1

4(b)(i) ensures all water at same temperature OWTTE ORA ; 1

4(b)(ii) otherwise you will be measuring both water / melted ice and ice / presence of water / melted ice makes mass / it inaccurate 1
OWTTE ;

4(c)(i) 7.5 (°C) ; 1

4(c)(ii) correct calculation ; (100.05 × 4.2 × 7.5) 2

3200 (J) answer to 2 sig figs ;

4(d)(i) 11.56 (g) (21.51 – 9.95) ; 1

4(d)(ii) 3860 (J) (11.56 × 334) ; 1

4(e) (energy has come from) the glass / (surrounding) air 1

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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:

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
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1(a)(i) arrow(s) down / into and up / out of limewater or test-tube B ; 1

1(a)(ii) milky / cloudy / white precipitate ; 1

1(a)(iii) hydrogencarbonate ; 1

1(a)(iv) sterilise mouth piece / avoid sucking up limewater / don’t inhale/breathe in / breathe into the tube gently ; 1

1(b)(i) relights glowing splint ; 1

1(b)(ii) 20–15 / = 5 ; 2

÷ 20 × 100 = 25(%) ;

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2(a) measure pulse per unit time / description of taking pulse / heart rate monitor / smart watch or named brand ; 1

2(b) At least one from each: 6

apparatus
stop watch ;
method and variables
method of exercise ;
fixed timed intervals to measure heart rate after exercise ;
repeats (the same procedure) (to find an average) ;
(controlled variable) same person / control intensity of exercise e.g. same duration / same distance to run ;
safety, eg running shoes so don’t slip / awareness of asthma or injury ;
measurements and processing and use of results
pulse rate taken (at rest) before (and after exercise) ;
pulse rate taken in 10s and multiplied by 6 / AW ;
measure time between end of exercise and to return to normal pulse rate ;
graph of time v pulse rate – read off when back to resting ;

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3(a)(i) beaker / container of water ; 2

delivery tube leads gas to upturned measuring cylinder in water with labels ;

3(a)(ii) use a (gas) syringe ; 1

3(a)(iii) 86.5 ; 2

93.0 ;

3(b)(i) axes labelled with units ; 3

linear scale more than half grid ;

at least 4 points plotted correctly to within half a small square ;

3(b)(ii) continuous curve through points ; 1

3(c) finishes / stops / no more CO2 made / CO2 stays the same and one or both reagents have run out ; 1

3(d) line steeper (to the left) ; 2

line continues or ends higher ;

3(e) calcium sulfate coats the marble chips / stop acid reaching marble chips ; 1

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4(a)(i) rubber ; 1

4(a)(ii) rubber ; 1

4(a)(iii) lead 1
copper
aluminium ;

4(a)(iv) as density increases speed of sound decreases / the higher the density the slower the sound / ORA ; 1

4(b)(i) 58.91 – 42.65 / idea of subtracting mass of empty measuring cylinder ; 2

16.26 (g) ;

4(b)(ii) make sure that the measuring cylinder is dry before measuring its mass / measure the mass (of the cylinder) 1
before putting the water in ;

4(b)(iii) 16.5 ; 1

4(b)(iv) 0.985 / 0.99 (g / cm3 ) ;; 2

4(b)(v) ((b)(iv) ÷1000=) 0.000985 (kg / cm3 ) 1

4(b)(vi) ((b)(v) × 1000 000=) 985 (kg / m3) 1

4(c) yes (they are within limits of experimental accuracy) 1

because values are close together OWTTE

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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:

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

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Question Answer Marks

1(a)(i) 7.5 / 8(%) ; 1

1(a)(ii) A 35 and B 20 ; 3
C 120 ;
D > 300 ;

1(a)(iii) B at top / D at bottom ; 2

correct order B A C D ;

1(a)(iv) as a control / to find out what happens with only water / to find out what happens with no pepsin / to show that pepsin has 1
an effect / to show that pepsin acts as a catalyst ;

1(a)(v) to maintain constant temperature / to maintain optimum temperature for enzymes / to keep at 40 °C ; 1

1(b) two or more additional values of percentage or volume ; 2

at least one value less than 15% / less than 2 cm3 ;

1(c) biuret ; 3
lilac / purple / violet / mauve ;
blue ;

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2(a)(i) E acid and 1

F alkali / base ;

2(a)(ii) delivery tube into container of limewater and delivery tube under surface ; 1

2(a)(iii) hydrogen ; 1

2(a)(iv) sulfate ; 1

2(a)(v) sulfuric acid ; 1

2(b) ammonia / sodium hydroxide ; 1

2(c) copper(II) and 1

(ammonia =) blue ppt and dark blue solution or (sodium hydroxide =) pale blue ppt ;

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1. apparatus (allow from a labelled diagram)

sea water in a suitable container and use of heating device / Bunsen burner ;
measuring cylinder ;
filter funnel and filter paper (may be from a diagram if the funnel clearly contains a filter paper) ;
weighing scales ;

2. method
filter to remove insoluble particles (before heating) ;
heat / leave so that (all) water evaporates ;
repeat for same type of seawater ;
wear goggles when heating / wear goggles to prevent solution or salt from going into eyes / wear gloves so salt water does
not touch skin / take precaution against hot apparatus e.g. use tongs, wait for apparatus to cool before touching ;

3. measurements and control

idea of weighing empty evaporating basin / container ;
same amount of water used / quotes volume of water used / measures volume or mass of water used ;
measure mass / weigh salts after evaporation ;

4. processing and use of results

calculate average mass of salts for each type of sea-water (if measurements repeated) ;
calculate percentage mass or mass of salts in fixed volume of water ;
compare mass of salts (if same volume used) / states that a larger mass has more dissolved salts ;

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4(a)(i) 78.0 (°C) ; 1

4(a)(ii) °C ; 1

4(a)(iii) 65.5 (°C) ; 1

4(a)(iv) reading thermometer perpendicular to the scale / thermometer bulb in centre of liquid / continuous stirring ; 1

4(b)(i) axes correct way round and axes correctly labelled ‘temperature (of water)’ and ‘time / min’ ; 3
suitable linear scale so plots occupy at least half of grid ;
five points correctly plotted for either line ± ½ small square ;

4(b)(ii) smooth best-fit line drawn ; 2

both lines clearly and correctly labelled ;

4(c)(i) (similarity) temperature decreases (with time) (in both experiments) ; 2

(difference) temperature decreases faster in cup without lid ora ;

4(c)(ii) 3.5 minutes shown on graph ; 2

candidate’s value ± 0.5 (°C) (with a lid) ;

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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:

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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1(a)(i) 8.5 ; 1

1(a)(ii) 1.5 ; 1

1(a)(iii) 2.0 ; 1

1(b) average calculated ; 2

outlier excluded (ave = 0.5) ;

1(c) A has more vitamin C / A is more concentrated (than B) ora ; 1

1(d)(i) correct calculation (0.0025 or 0.003) ; 2

answer to appropriate significant figures (1 or 2) ;

1(d)(ii) burette / syringe / graduated pipette ; 1

1(e) enlarged circle (greater than 5 cm diameter) ; 3

continuous line around outside and 9–11 segments ;
pith and centre shown ;

1(f) biuret ; 1

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2(a)(i) test tube and bung and delivery tube above solid and 1 label ; 2
delivery tube into container without bung, under the level of the limewater (with label on limewater) ;

2(a)(ii) carbon dioxide / CO2 ; 1

2(a)(iii) carbonate ; 1

2(b) copper (ion) / Cu2+ ; 1

2(c) F (copper) oxide ; 2

G (copper) sulfate ;

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1. apparatus
flask / test-tube / boiling-tube and heating apparatus, e.g. Bunsen burner ;
(gas) syringe / measuring cylinder to collect gas / burette / weighing scale ;
measuring cylinder to measure fizzy drink ;

2. method and safety

drink in a container with delivery tube into gas syringe or upturned container in water ;
heat / leave (until no more gas is given off) / shake (until no more gas is given off) ;
wear goggles when heating / wear goggles to prevent (hot) fizzy drink from going into eyes / take precaution against hot
apparatus, e.g. tongs, wait for apparatus to cool before touching, use heat gloves to protect against burning ;
repeat for same type of fizzy drink ;

3. measurements and control

same amount of drink used / quotes volume of drink used / measures volume or mass of drink used ;
measure volume of CO2 evolved / measure mass lost ;
to constant volume of gas / to constant mass ;

4. processing and use of results

calculate average amount of CO2 evolved for each type of drink (if measurements repeated) ;
compare volume/mass of CO2 / largest volume collected has most CO2 / smallest volume collected has least CO2 / largest loss in
mass has most CO2 / smallest loss in mass has least CO2 ;

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4(a)(i) 5(.0) (cm) ; 1

4(a)(ii) 50.0 (cm) ; 1

4(b)(i) 14.18 ; 2
14.16 ;

4(b)(ii) 14.17 ; 1

4(b)(iii) correct calculation of T and T2 (1.417 and 2.01) ; 1

4(c)(i) (time for complete swing is when bob crosses ) 1

retort stand upright / line drawn on card / any sensible description that shows attempt to time from a point in swing to same point
in swing ;

4(c)(ii) reaction time of humans / human error in timing / one oscillation is too short to time accurately / difficult to start/stop at exactly the 2
right time ;
reduced percentage uncertainty / uncertainty spread over more oscillations / uncertainty less significant over more oscillations ;

4(d)(i) axes right way round with linear scale so that plots occupy at least half of grid, starting from 0 ; 2
correct plots to ± ½ small square ;

4(d)(ii) appropriate best-fit straight line based on plots ; 1

4(e) T2 is (directly) proportional to L ; 1

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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:

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)(i) (so that) 1

all surface area in contact with solution / all potato tissue is in contact with (sugar) solution / all potato tissue affected / to allow
comparison between tubes ;

1(a)(ii) 55 and 52 ± 1 ; 1

1(a)(iii) –5 and –8 ; 1

1(a)(iv) –6.5 ; 1

1(a)(v) 18% ; 1

1(b)(i) (increased in length as) 1

water entered potato / more sugar in potato / lower concentration of water in the potato ;

1(b)(ii) same concentration of sugar / water in potato and solution ; 1

1(c)(i) 0.1 < value < 0.3 ; 1

1(c)(ii) any three from: 3

temperature ;
type of potato ;
same potato ;
diameter of potato ;
volume of solution ;
(initial) length ;
time ;

1(d) add iodine ; 2

(positive) blue-black / black and (negative) brown ;

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2(a)(i) lighted splint and 1

pops ;

2(a)(ii) G sodium hydroxide / NaOH and 1

E sodium / Na ;

2(a)(iii) calcium / Ca2+ / copper / Cu2+ / Iron(III) / Fe3+ / zinc / Zn2+ ; 1

2(b)(i) one sealed container containing reaction mixture and delivery tube ; 2
tube enters solution H in a an open container ;

2(b)(ii) limewater ; 1

2(b)(iii) calcium ; 1

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1. apparatus
gas collection: measuring cylinder to collect gas / burette / (gas) syringe / balance (to measure change in mass) ;
measuring cylinder (to measure volume of hydrogen peroxide) ;
timer / stopwatch ;

2. method
reactants in a container with delivery tube into gas syringe or upturned container in water ;
measure amounts of gas and take readings of time ;
use same amounts of hydrogen peroxide and oxide(s) ;
wear goggles to prevent hydrogen peroxide or oxides from harming / entering eyes ;
repeat (for the same oxide) ;

3. measurements and control

measure volume hydrogen peroxide / specific amount / same concentration hydrogen peroxide ;
same mass oxide (catalyst) ;
measure volume / mass of gas given off in fixed time / measure time to collect fixed volume / mass of gas ;

4. processing and use of results

calculate average from repeated readings ;
same volume least time is best catalyst / same volume most time is worst catalyst or same time largest volume collected is best
catalyst / same time smallest volume collected is worst catalyst ;
describe how to calculate a rate, e.g. cm3 / s or 1 / t ;

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4(a) 0.30 ; 1

4(b) 0.77 / 0.767 ; 2

answer to 2 decimal places ;

4(c)(i) axes correct way round and axes correctly labelled with units ; 3
suitable linear scale so plots occupy at least half of grid ;
five points correctly plotted to ± ½ small square ;

4(c)(ii) smooth curve with single, unbroken line through or near to all points ; 1

4(d) as distance increases less force is required ora ; 2

non-linear relationship / bigger change in force at small distances ora ;

4(e)(i) any two from: 2

B has most appropriate resolution for the readings / divisions are suitable for the readings ;
B covers the range of the readings / has a larger (maximum) value than the readings / high enough for the readings / goes to 5 N ;
A has big gaps (between divisions) / each division in A is 2.0 N / difference between readings too big / scale is too large ;
C cannot measure (some of) values (in the table) / C cannot measure above 1 N / C does not measure high enough ;

4(e)(ii) line at 1.8 N marked on newton meter B in Fig. 4.3 ; 1

4(f) difficult to read newton meter (while door is moving) / difficult to ensure newton meter is pulled horizontally / at right 1
angles / difficulty in pulling newton meter smoothly / meter reading varies ;

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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
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principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

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

SPECIMEN
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:
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Marks must be awarded positively:

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

For Examination
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

from 2019
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).

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descriptors in mind.

mark scheme abbreviations

; separates marking points

/ alternative responses for the same marking point

not do not allow

Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme

allow accept the response

ignore mark as if this material was not present

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ecf error carried forward
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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

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note: additional marking guidance
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1(a)(i) large (at least half of the area) neat pencil drawing ; 2 allow: any orientation (i.e. horizontal or
drawing clearly shows petals, stamens, carpel ; vertical)
1(a)(ii) anther and filament correctly labelled ; 1
1(a)(iii) anther/filament marked as male and carpel marked as female ; 1
1(b)(i) clear pencil drawing of carpel cross-section ; 1
1(b)(ii) ovary / ovary wall / carpel wall correctly labelled ; 2
ovule correctly labelled ;

Question Answer Marks Guidance

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2(a) Benedict’s solution; 1
2(b) apparatus 6 max 6 in total
reagents in a suitable container (e.g. test tube) and use of Bunsen burner (or note: to gain 6 marks at least 1 mark must

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method – max 3 • apparatus

minimum of 5 temperatures ; • method
temperatures at least one below, one at and one above 40 °C ; • measurements
heat Benedict’s ; • processing and use of results
same volume / concentration of starch solution ;
same volume / concentration of Benedict’s / amylase / enzyme ;
wear goggles / wear gloves / amylase or enzyme is an irritant ;
measurements
measure time for colour change ;
processing and use of results
greatest activity is at temperature with shortest time for colour change ;
greatest activity identified from graph of time against temperature ;

Question Answer Marks Guidance

For Examination
3(a) 17 ; 2
65 ;

from 2019
3(b)(i) changes colour with iodine / acts as an indicator for iodine ; 1
3(b)(ii) to keep total volume constant / so concentration proportional to volume ; 1

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3(b)(iii) syringe / burette / graduated pipette / 10 cm3 measuring cylinder ; 1
3(c)(i) time increases as volume decreases or inverse relationship ; 1
3(c)(ii) rate increases with increasing concentration / proportional relationship ; 1
3(d) white paper with cross on it under flask ; 2
measure time taken for cross to disappear ;
3(e) keep volume of potassium salt solution constant ; 2
vary volume of reducing agent (from 10 to 4) and water (from 0 to 6) ;
3(f) time greater than 0 but less than 10 ; 2
increase in temperature increases rate ;

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Question Answer Marks Guidance
4(a)(i) 77.9 and 75.5 ; 1 accept ±0.1 cm on all values

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4(a)(ii) 27.9 and 25.5 ; 1 ecf

4(a)(iii) 0.036 and 0.039 ; 1
4(b)(i) axis labelled and scales linear and over half of grid ; 2
points correct within ½ square ;
4(b)(ii) straight line of best fit ; 1
4(b)(iii) mass m ; 1
4(b)(iv) points identified on the graph and correct ; 2
calculation of gradient ;
4(c) M = 1 ÷ (gradient × 45) ; 1 ecf on (b)(iv)
4(d) metre rule will break (splinter in person’s eye) / 1
mass and ruler might fall off pivot (onto someone’s foot) ;

For Examination
4(e)(i) possible source of error (e.g. judging middle of mass m, parallax error in 1
reading position of mass/ reading length x, identifying if pivot at 50 cm mark) ;
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4(e)(ii) suggestion to overcome problem (e.g. hang the masses from the ruler using 1
cotton, ensure that eye is at right angles to both 50 cm mark and position
of m, mark underneath of the ruler at 50 cm mark) ;

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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)(i) Blue-black indicates starch present (initially); 3

Brown indicates starch breaks down in A;
Starch still remains in B / starch not broken down

1(a)(ii) Would get brown / starch breaks down faster / AW 1

1(b) Benedicts solution; 4

Heat;
Yellow / green / orange / red;
Wore goggles because of hot water / chemicals / water bath not Bunsen / gloves / lab coat as iodine stains; AVP

1(c)(i) Enzyme / amylase is a protein so could give a positive result; AW 1

1(c)(ii) (blue--black) colour masks test; AW 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) 10 cm3 and 10 cm3 ; 1

2(b)(i) 28: 2
99 ;

2(b)(ii) decreasing concentration increases time ; 1

2(b)(iii) 0.03571 and 0.01010 to any rounding ; 2

0.036 and 0.010 ;

2(b)(iv) both ratios worked out ; 2

same effect as within 10% / same effect as both nearly the same ;

2(c)(i) too corrosive / would be too short a time / would be too fast a reaction ; 1

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2(c)(ii) starting stopclock after gas begins to be released / irregular size of marble chips / use of measuring cylinder for dilution 1
exercise ;

Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) 1.4(0) (V) ; 3

0.23 (A) ;

I to 2 s.f. and V to 3 s.f. ;

3(a)(ii) V / volt and A / amp ; 1

3(a)(iii) cell runs down / wire gets hot ; 1

3(b)(i) axes labelled ; 2

4 plots correct to half a small square ;

3(b)(ii) good best fit line judgement ; 1

3(c) extrapolation and value ± half small square ; 1

3(d) current values too high / cell runs down ; 1

Question Answer Marks

4(a)(i) Jelly is alkaline; 1

4(a)(ii) Sodium hydroxide / sodium hydrogen carbonate 1

4(b) container and acid level above jelly cube drawn; 2

Labels for container and acid (and jelly cube)

4(c) 5 and 10 mm; 1

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4(d) 59; 2
155;

4(e)(i) larger cube (has) greater distance (so) time is longer; ORA 1

4(e)(ii) large cube is more than twice small cube / large cube is 2.5 times 1

4(e)(iii) Difficulty in deciding end point/cutting cubes exactly / AVP 1

Question Answer Marks

5(a)(i) 17 ; 1

5(a)(ii) test-tube 1 blue ppt. ; 2

test-tube 6 dark blue solution ;

5(b)(i) to keep total volume the same / so can measure height of ppt. when settles ; 1

5(b)(ii) curve at bottom of test-tube / different compaction on settling ; 1

5(c) the more ammonia solution the higher the ppt. ; 3

height drops / less ppt. ;

ppt. dissolves / ppt. disappears / ammonia in excess ;

5(d)(i) ppt. does not dissolve in sodium hydroxide solution ; 1

5(d)(ii) 26 ; 1

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6(a)(i) 6.3 ± 0.1 and 2.5 ± 0.1 and 2.5 ± 0.1 ; 2

to nearest millimetre ;

6(a)(ii) 39.375 (cm3) ; 1

e.c.f (i)

6(a)(iii) dimensions of block not consistent ; 1

6(a)(iv) 0.8 (N) ; 1

6(v) 2.0(3) (g / cm3) ; 1

6(b)(i) 83 (cm3) ; 1

6(b)(ii) 1.8(6) (g / cm3) ; 1

6(c)(i) Method 2, as dimensions of block irregular ; 1

6(c)(ii) modelling clay will get wet/mass of clay increases due to water, or similar ; 1

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Teachers.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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 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)(i) axes labelled with units ; 2

at least 6 points plotted correctly ± half small square ;

1(a)(ii) smooth curve ; 1

1(b)(i) correct reading from graph and shown on graph ± half small square ; 1

1(b)(ii) decreases ; 1

1(c) gloves because enzyme present / 1

goggles to protect eyes from splashes ;

1(d) any four from: 4

same volume / concentration of peroxide / solution ;
same volume of bean puree / same batch of puree ;
same time / same height ;
minimum of 5 different temperatures ;
sensible range of temperatures ;
graph of volume against time for each temperature / volume in fixed time against temperature ;

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2(a)(i) H AND white ppt. (with silver nitrate) / 1

H AND (white) ppt dissolves in ammonia ;

2(a)(ii) yes AND different coloured ppts. ; 1

2(a)(iii) no need to eliminate carbonate / cannot be a carbonate / already know solutions are halides ; 1

2(b)(i) J and K 1
AND
reference to possible bromine colour ;

2(b)(ii) ventilated lab / fume cupboard ; 1

2(b)(iii) add bromine water ; 2

iodide will go darker / orange ;
OR
add starch ;
blue-black ;

2(c)(i) burette / (graduated) pipette ; 1

2(c)(ii) indicator would be an impurity ; 1

2(c)(iii) repeat (with indicator and take average volume) ; 1

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3(a)(i) l0 = 28 ± 1 ; 1

3(a)(ii) view perpendicular to scale / ruler close to spring / use of fiducial aid ; 1

3(b) subtraction of two lengths ; 2

39 (mm) ;

3(c)(i) suitable choice of scales and linear (≥ half the grid used) ; 2

4 plots correct to half a small square ;

3(c)(ii) good best fit line judgement ; 1

3(c)(iii) correct intercept read from l axis ± 1 mm and evidence from graph ; 1

3(d) expect Yes – answers the same / close enough / within 10% / 15% / within experimental error ; 1

3(e) steeper gradient graph ; 1

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4(a)(i) clear outline of cell (not feathery) ; 3

approximately the correct shape and nucleus ;

larger than original AND one cell ;

4(a)(ii) nucleus correctly labelled ; 1

4(b)(i) 51 ± 2 ; 1

4(b)(ii) Drawn line and measure length ; 1

4(b)(iii) correct calculation of magnification ; 1

4(c) add alcohol ; 3

pour into water ;
white emulsion ;

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5(a) A D B E ;;; 3
OR
A above D ;
D above B ;
B above E ;

5(b) Green powder in beaker / powder seen / solid in beaker / no more bubbles / gas ; 1

5(c) filter funnel and filter paper and v shown in filter paper ; 2
filter paper or funnel labelled AND copper carbonate / residue labelled AND copper sulfate / filtrate labelled ;

5(d)(i) to react all of the acid / make sure crystals are pure ; 1

5(d)(ii) to obtain (large) crystals ; 1

5(e) (pale) blue ppt ; 2

deep blue solution ;

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6(a) correct symbol for ammeter and voltmeter ; 2

ammeter in series and voltmeter in parallel correctly ;

6(b)(i) 0.12 (A) ; 3

2.8 (V) ;
12 ONLY(s) ;

6(b)(ii) 4.0 ; 1

6(b)(iii) 0.56 ; 1

6(b)(iv) 14 % iii ÷ ii ; 1

6(c) Energy loss due to resistance (this is the largest) / heat / sound ; 1

6(d) do more circuits and average / repeat and average ; 1

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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 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)(i) quality drawing and at least half the box ; 2

some detail in the centre ;

1(a)(ii) 41 ± 1 ; 2

line and measured to nearest mm ± 3 ;

1(a)(iii) correct calculation of magnification ; 1

1(b) no protein ; 1

1(c)(i) heat (with benedict’s solution) ; 3

reducing sugar present ;

yellow / green / orange / red ;

1(c)(ii) goggles because of hot water / chemicals in eye ; 1

OR
use of hot water bath so hot liquid not ejected ;

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2(a)(i) ammonia solution / sodium hydroxide solution ; 2

(pale) blue ppt. ;

2(a)(ii) test observation with HCl observation with H2SO4 3

silver nitrate white ppt. no reaction / slight

AND AND white ppt. ;

barium nitrate / no reaction white ppt. ;

barium chloride / Ba2+ ; AND

2(b) filter funnel, paper and collection vessel ; 2

filtrate and residue correctly labelled ;

2(c)(i) exothermic / (metal) displacement ; 1

2(c)(ii) copper (metal) / Cu ; 1

2(d) so test-tube will not crack / break ; 1

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3(a)(i) 87.8 (cm) ; 1

3(a)(ii) take reading each side and find average / mark the centre point on the block (edge) ; 1

3(b) a = 30(.0) 1
AND
b = 47.8 ;

3(c)(i) axes labelled with units ; 3

suitable choice of scales (⩾ half the grid used for points) ;

4 plots correct to half a small square ;

3(c)(ii) good best fit line judgement ; 1

3(c)(iii) 6.0 ± 1 ; 1

3(d) 120 ; 1

3(e) any one from: 1

difficulty in obtaining balance ;
load L not uniform ;
difficulty in placing the centre of L over the mark on the rule ;

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4(a) in the dark ; 2

for a few days / at least 24 hours ;

4(b) boiling water ; 4

(hot) alcohol ;

hot water bath ;

blue-black ;

4(c) starch masks result / to measure starch made in the leaf (in the experiment) ; 1

4(d) centre of A blue-black ; 3

outside of A brown / orange / yellow ;

outside AND centre of B brown / orange / yellow ;

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5(a) 130.95 ; 1

5(b)(i) 1.82 g ; 1

5(b)(ii) reagents not pure / incorrectly measured reagents ; 1

5(c) to stop acid spitting out ; 1

5(d)(i) points plotted correctly ; 1

5(d)(ii) line of best-fit ; 1

5(e)(i) line F same as gradient at start/slightly steeper and same starting point ; 2
line (plateauing at) 129 / 128.8 ;

5(e)(ii) line M steeper at start and same starting point ; 2

line stops at same value ;

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6(a)(i) 3.7 ; 2
3.2 ;

6(a)(ii) 3.5 ; 1

6(a)(iii) times very short / human reaction time : 1

6(a)(iv) to identify anomalies / reduce effects of errors ; 1

6(a)(v) as h increases speed increases ; 1

6(b)(i) timer stopped late / timer started early / not timed between points P and Q ; 1

6(b)(ii) 1.9 ; 1

6(c) any two from: 2

height of the ramp ;
size of the ball ;
material of the ball ;
surface of the ramp ;

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Teachers.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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 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)(i) 20.5 ; 2
26.0 ;

1(a)(ii) increases as temperature increases ; 2

increase in temperature increases rate of reaction/photosynthesis ;

1(a)(iii) amount of pondweed ; 2

more weed produces more bubbles AW ORA ;

1(b) no/fewer bubbles and light needed for photosynthesis ; 1

1(c)(i) glowing splint and relights ; 1

1(c)(ii) bubbles not the same size / volume / bubbles missed in counting ; 1

1(c)(iii) measuring cylinder / burette or gas syringe and water in correct place ; 1

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2(a)(i) conical flask connected using a bung to ; 3

gas syringe / inverted measuring cylinder over water ;
at least two correct apparatus labels ;

2(a)(ii) no more bubbles / no more gas collected / volume reading remains the same / no solid left / no zinc left ; 1

2(b)(i) scales linear and using at least half of grid ; 2

1
at least 5 points plotted correctly ± square (excluding (0,0) ;
2

2(b)(ii) best-fit line ; 1

2(b)(iii) 1 1
volume at t = 5 mins read from graph ± square
2
AND
lines on graph ;

2(c) steeper line (and through origin) ; 2

plateau at 96 cm3 ;

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3(a)(i) 0.18 A ; 2
1.4 V ;

3(a)(ii) 0.25(2) (W) ; 1

3(a)(iii) cell / battery will run down ; 1

3(b)(i) 0.32 ; 2
0.29 ;

3(b)(ii) 0.61(6) (W) ; 1

3(c) Lamps glow dimmer in series / brighter in parallel ; 1

3(d) (lamp Y) because for same p.d.; 2

current is smaller ;
OR
use V/I ;
correct calculation shown ;

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4(a) deep breath / breathe in as much as possible ; 2

breathe out all breath AND measure new volume ;

4(b)(i) (sample B) 2
contains more carbon dioxide ;
produced in respiration ;
OR
contains less oxygen ;
used in respiration ;

4(b)(ii) (bubble through) limewater and turns milky ; 1

4(c) values higher for 2

rate ;
volume;

4(d) find pulse over stated time ; 3

before and after exercise ;
repeat and average / sample size and average ;

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5(a) correct inert electrodes label line ; 2

correct aqueous copper chloride label line ;

5(b)(i) blue litmus / red litmus ; 2

goes white / bleached ;

5(b)(ii) (pale) blue ppt. ; 2

dark blue solution ;

5(c)(i) 15:00 ; 1

5(c)(ii) 12.14 ; 1

5(c)(iii) (total) mass is proportional to (total) time ; 2

every 300 s mass increases by 0.17 g (or equivalent argument) ;

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6(a) voltmeter connected in parallel with heating coil ; 1

6(b)(i) to ensure that all the water is at the same temperature ; 1

6(b)(ii) heat still flowing from heater to the water ; 1

6(c) 18 000 (J) ; 1

6(d) substitution / manipulation ; 2

5.45(4545) (J/g°C) ;

6(e)(i) heat loss ; 2

taking temperature too soon (as told temperature continues to rise) ;
no repeats ;

6(e)(ii) insulate the sides / base / use a lid / stir for longer/ until temperature stops rising ; 1

6(f) (rate of)heat loss (from sides / base / surface) is equal to (rate of) heat gain (from heater) ; 1

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Published

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
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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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 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)(i) smooth continuous outline ; 3

bigger than original ;
correct number of spikes ;

1(a)(ii) 50 ; 1

1(a)(iii) (correct placement of AB on drawing and) line and measured to nearest mm ; 1

1(a)(iv) correct calculation ; 1

1(b)(i) heat in alcohol / water ; 3

alcohol ;
iodine solution ;

1(b)(ii) blue-black; 1

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2(a)(i) 1°C ; 1

2(a)(ii) 35.5 ; 1

2(a)(iii) temperature could have been higher between readings / do not know where peak really is ; 1

2(a)(iv) take more frequent readings / plot a graph and draw best-fit line ; 1

2(b)(i) use 25 × 4.2 × (a)(ii) = value ; 2

correct answer to 2 sf = 3700 ;

2(b)(ii) insulation around cup / lid ; 2

less heat lost to surroundings ;

2(c) add ammonia solution ; max 2

blue ppt (soluble in excess) / dark blue solution ;
OR
sodium hydroxide solution ;
blue ppt.(insoluble in excess) ;

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3(a) 55 mm ; 1

3(b) l1 = 137 mm and e = 82 mm ; 1

3(c) 0.44 ; 1

3(d)(i) suitable choice of scales (⩾ half the grid used) and starting at 0,0 ; 2
3 plots correct to half a small square ;

3(d)(ii) good best-fit line judgement ; 1

3(d)(iii) indication on graph of how data were obtained AND more than half the line used ; 2
correct calculation ;

3(d)(iv) correct calculation of g ; 1

3(e) view perpendicularly to rule / scale / equivalent; 1

rule close to spring ;
use of fiducial marker;

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4(a)(i) 3.4 ; 2
7.9 ;

4(a)(ii) 3.4 ; 1

4(a)(iii) 0.11 ; 1

4(b) oxygen used up ; 2

carbon dioxide made removed (by soda lime) ;

4(c) prevent air entering / allows bubble to move / to make apparatus airtight ; 2
provide air / oxygen (for maggots) / freeze final bubble position AW ;

4(d) any two from max 2

temperature ;
number of maggots ;
mass of maggots ;
(same) maggots ;

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5(a) measuring cylinder / burette / pipette ; 1

5(b) beaker and liquid and on tripod and heat ; 2

3 correct labels ;

5(c) black powder in beaker / undissolved solid in beaker / solid in beaker ; 1

5(d) 2 of filter paper / funnel / (evaporating) basin labelled ; 2

copper oxide / residue AND copper sulfate (solution) / filtrate labelled ;

5(e) to form crystals / not to form powder / so doesn't decompose ; 1

5(f) used excess copper oxide / wash (well) with (ice cold) distilled water ; 1

5(g) so the crystals don't dissolve / only small amount crystals dissolve ; 1

5(h) water ; 1

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6(a)(i) 96.5 ; 1

6(a)(ii) 94.6 ; 1

6(b)(i) both axes labelled with units ; 2

minimum 5 plots correct ;

6(b)(ii) point at 8% circled ; 1

6(b)(iii) best-fit line AND not including anomaly ; 1

6(c) answer from their line in (b)(iii) AND this marked on graph ; 1

6(d) repeat values and average / repeat to identify anomalies / repeat values to reduce effect of errors / thinner measuring cylinder ; 1

6(e) difficult to get exactly 100 cm3 ; 1

6(f) bubbles take up volume / amount bubbles vary / bubbles change mass / difficult to measure volume ; 1

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Teachers.

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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
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1(a) Benedict’s (solution) ; 1

1(b) A contains protein and starch ; 3

B contains reducing sugar ;
C contains starch ;

1(c) wear goggles because of hot water / chemicals / named substance / (named) solutions/splashes ; 1

1(d) ethanol / alcohol ; 2

water and white emulsion ;

1(e)(i) any two from max 2

volume of Benedict’s ;
mass / volume of food ;
concentration of food ;
time in water bath / left for same time ;
temperature of water bath ;

1(e)(ii) yellow / green indicates less (concentrated) 1

OR
orange / red indicates more (concentrated) ;

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2(a)(i) 2 test-tubes connected by delivery tube ; 2

limewater and metal carbonate in correct places ;

2(a)(ii) to avoid suck-back ; 1

2(a)(iii) 01:05 ; 1

2(b)(i) carbon dioxide / CO2 ; 1

2(b)(ii) (fastest) copper carbonate 1

zinc carbonate
(slowest) magnesium carbonate ;

2(b)(iii) the more reactive the metal the slower the rate of thermal decomposition ; 1

2(c) measure volume of gas / height of foam / foam to top of test-tube ; 3

in a certain time ;
suitable diagram showing what replaces limewater test-tube ;

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3(a)(i) A and W ; 1

3(a)(ii) 0.15 (V) ; 1

3(a)(iii) 0.03 (W) ; 1

3(b) so that wire does not become hot / resistance of wire might change / cell or battery may run down ; 1

3(c)(i) axes labelled with units ; 3

suitable choice of scales ⩾ half the grid used ;
plots correct to half a small square ;

3(c)(ii) good best-fit line judgement ; 1

3(d) (directly) proportional ; 2

straight line through the origin ;

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4(a) red blood cell labelled R and 1

white blood cell labelled W ;

4(b)(i) clear and continuous single outline ; 3

nucleus lobes ;
larger than original ;

4(b)(ii) Correct magnification (width of cell in drawing in mm / 35) ; 1

4(c)(i) 203 ; 1

4(c)(ii) rest before taking pulse (minimum 1 minute) ; max 4

pulse taken on suitable location on body ;
count beats / pulse ;
specified time ;
rate = beats divided by time / multiply correctly to give beats / min (e.g. beats in 10 seconds × 6 to give bpm) ;
takes it several times until similar / repeat to check ;

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5(a)(i) below the level of the pencil line ; 1

5(a)(ii) so will not run in the ethanol / will not interfere with inks / will not move / will not mix ; 1

5(a)(iii) fire risk / flammable ethanol / stop (solvent) evaporating ; 1

5(b)(i) 3; 1

5(b)(ii) red and blue and 1 other colour ; 2

spots line up with each other / same Rf value ;

5(c)(i) black ink dissolves in ethanol / does not dissolve in water ; 1

5(c)(ii) inks spread out (more) / easier to tell the difference between the spots / errors in measurement are less ; 1

5(d) dissolve colour from sweet into ethanol / water ; 2

run chromatogram of sweet and red ink / black ink ;

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6(a) measure the height of one stair and multiply by the number of stairs ; 1

6(b)(i) student gets more tired / fatigued ; 1

6(b)(ii) (2.07 + 2.13 + 2.25 + 2.37) / 4 ; 2

2.21 (s) ;

6(c)(i) 460 (N) ; 1

6(c)(ii) to obtain a steady reading ; 1

6(c)(iii) to avoid parallax error ; 1

6(d)(i) 1288 (J) ; 1

6(d)(ii) 583 (W) ; 1

6(e) second student’s power is less because same work done in more time ; 1

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COMBINED SCIENCE 0653/63

Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2018
MARK SCHEME
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Generic Marking Principles

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

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:

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:

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) smooth continuous outline; 4

larger than original drawing ;
anther and filament clearly visible ;
stigma and style clearly visible ;

1(a)(ii) petal correctly labelled ; 3

stigma correctly labelled ;
anther correctly labelled ;

1(b)(i) ethanol ; 2
water and white emulsion ;

1(b)(ii) opaque so masks observation ; 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a)(i) filter funnel, paper and test-tube drawn ; 3

at least two of funnel, paper and test-tube labelled ;
positions of residue and filtrate correctly labelled ;

2(a)(ii) so no impurities introduced / so no other ions introduced ; 1

2(b) Cu2+ / copper(II) / copper ion ; 1

2(c)(i) no ppt. / no reaction / remains colourless / no change ; 2

blue / stays blue / no change AND (red goes) blue ;

2(c)(ii) ammonia solution gives off ammonia gas (under all circumstances) ; 1

2(c)(iii) (nitric) not CO32– / not carbonate ; 2

(barium nitrate) SO42– / sulfate ;

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3(a)(i) 60.5 °C ; 1

3(a)(ii) to give the thermometer time to react / to record the highest temperature reached ; 1

3(a)(iii) any two from max 2

read perpendicular to scale ;
stir (before reading) ;
place clock close to test tube ;
keep thermometer at same level ;
keep the thermometer in the water ;

3(b)(i) s and °C and °C ; 1

3(b)(ii) 33.5 (°C), 22.5(°C) ; 1

3(c) Faster rate of cooling / more cooling / loses more heat / loses more temperature in cold surroundings ; 2
bigger temperature drop in the same time / reference to data with time ;

3(d) improvement: 2
use measuring cylinder to measure water poured into test-tube / mark the test-tube ;
reason:
to compare equal volumes / amounts of water each time / amount of water affect cooling ;
improvement:
same volume of water ;
reason;
same surface area / different rates of cooling of different volumes / amount of water affect cooling ;

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4(a)(i) 2 1
1
3
2;

4(a)(ii) 1; 1

4(b) axes labelled ; 4

linear vertical axis and using more than half the grid ;
bars correct height ± half a square ;
same width bars ;

4(c)(i) damp and dark ; 1

4(c)(ii) all placed in the centre / two in each section / randomly ; 1

4(c)(iii) any two from max 2

leave longer than 15 minutes ;
use more woodlice ;
repeat more times ;

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5(a)(i) anhydrous / white copper sulfate ; 2

turns blue ;

5(a)(ii) to condense any water vapour ; 1

5(b)(i) delivery tube under level of liimewater in the bottle ; 1

5(b)(ii) white ppt. / milky ; 1

5(c) do not agree (no mark) max 2

cannot be sure of complete combustion / burns in air not oxygen / incomplete combustion ;
other gases may have been produced / CO / gas goes to pump ;
carbon may be produced ;
there are only two tests ;

5(d) water condenses in limewater and never reaches U-tube / water condensing in U-tube could have come from limewater ; 1

5(e) to show that little or no water comes from the air / to show that little or no carbon dioxide comes from the air / to show that the 1
carbon dioxide and water come from the burning ;

5(f) soot / carbon ; 1

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6(a) 60 ; 1

6(b) 8.2 ; 1

6(c)(i) both axes labelled with units ; 3

linear scale covering ⩾ 1 / 2 paper ;
minimum 4 plots correct, ± ½ square ;

6(c)(ii) straight line of best-fit ; 1

6(d) correct value from their graph AND shown on graph ; 1

6(e)(i) (increases) less %age error on a larger distance ; 1

6(e)(ii) wider tank ; 1

6(f) too little change / d small / d small range ; 1

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Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

COMBINED SCIENCE 0653/62

Paper 6 Alternative to Practical March 2017
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 60

Published

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Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) reagent Benedict’s biuret iodine solution 3

nutrient tested for reducing sugar ; protein ; starch ;

1(b) reagent Benedict’s biuret iodine solution max 3

solution A yellow / green / orange / red blue blue-black

solution B blue ; lilac ; blue-black ;

(mark vertically i.e. colours correct for both)

1(c) wore goggles / tied back hair / used tongs and chemical tests or hot water ; max 1

1(d) (dissolve in) ethanol and water added ; 3

no naked flames (ignore other safety precautions) ;
cloudy / emulsion ;

Total: 10

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2(a) add water and stir ; 3

filter mixture ;
diagram with at least two labels ;

2(b)(i) no bubbles / no effervescence ; 1

2(b)(ii) chloride ; 1

2(b)(iii) test observations conclusion about cation 3

1
(add sodium hydroxide solution) no ppt. ; (not Cu2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Zn2+)
2
(heat the mixture from test 1 and red to blue ; ammonium / NH4+ ;
test any gases with damp litmus
papers)

2(c)(i) reacts quicker ; 1

2(c)(ii) dark blue (solution) ; 1

Total: 10

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Question Answer Marks

3(a) 1.2 (V) ; 2

0.18 (A) ;

3(b)(i) 5.2 / 5.24 and 6.7 / 6.67 ; 2

both R values consistent to 2 / 3 significant figures ;

3(b)(ii) 11.9 (Ω) ; ecf (i) 1

3(c)(i) correct series connection ; 2

voltmeter position unchanged ;

3(c)(ii) 8.1(3) c.a.o. ; 1

3(d) (statement matching results – expect NO) 1

results used for justification with reference to the idea of experimental accuracy ;

3(e) resistance changes / wires get hot / bulbs get hot / battery runs down ; max 1

Total: 10

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4(a) time and minutes ; 2

pulse rate / beats and 15 seconds ;

4(b)(i) 41 and 44 ; 1

4(b)(ii) 148 and 164 ; 1

4(c) axes labelled with units ; 4

suitable linear scale using at least half the grid ;
at least 4 points plotted correctly ;
best-fit curve ;

4(d) increases ; 1

4(e) correct reading from graph as marked ; 1

Total: 10

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Question Answer Marks

5(a) any 3 from: max 3

copper doesn't react with acid ;
delivery tube is under level of liquid in conical flask / cannot gather gas ;
no bung in conical flask / gas escapes out of top of conical flask ;
measuring cylinder should be underwater / should contain water / cannot collect gas ;

5(b)(i) 4; 2
slower reaction / takes more time ;

5(b)(ii) 1; 2
twice as much gas ;

5(c) same / 30 cm3 and same amount of metal / metal in excess ; 1

5(d) heat or evaporating dish / beaker and burner ; max 1

5(e) lighted splint and pop ; 1

Total: 10

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Question Answer Marks

6(a)(i) 15.4 (cm) ; 1

6(a)(ii) 15.4 ÷ 10 = 1.54 ; 1

6(a)(iii) π(1.54)2 1
4
= 1.86 (cm2) ;

6(b)(i) 3.1 (cm) ; 1

6(b)(ii) 5.8 / 5.77 (cm3) ; 1

6(c) 55.0 (g) ; 1

6(d) 55.0/5.77 = 9.5(3)( g / cm3) ; 1

6(e) idea that it allows more accurate measurement as uncertainty is a smaller percentage / fraction of measurement ; 1

6(f) the volume calculated will be too large ; 2

so this will make the value of the density too small ;

Total: 10

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COMBINED SCIENCE 0653/61

Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2017
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 60

Published

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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
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Question Answer Marks

1(a) Benedict’s test ; 1

1(b) 1 mark per column ;;; 3

Benedict’s test biuret test iodine test

banana yellow/green/orange/red blue blue-black

chickpea blue blue blue-black
egg white blue purple brown

1(c) same volume of apple juice ; max 3

same volume / concentration of Benedict’s solution / excess Benedict’s ;

same temperature / same time ;

yellow/green = less (concentrated) / orange/red = more (concentrated) ;

1(d) (dissolve in) ethanol ; 3

(add) water ;

cloudy / emulsion ;

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2(a) (solution H could be) barium nitrate (or) silver nitrate ; 2

(solution J could be) ammonia (or) sodium hydroxide ;

2(b)(i) add excess copper oxide to sulfuric acid in a beaker (and stir) ; 3
warm ;
filter / filtrate is copper sulfate solution ;

2(b)(ii) H is barium nitrate (solution) ; 2

J is ammonia (solution) ;

2(c) (iron(III) sulfate) gives same result / brown ppt. with both sodium hydroxide and ammonia ; 3
so does not test/distinguish between sodium hydroxide and ammonia ;
it would identify barium nitrate/H / still gives white ppt. with H ;

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3(a) 0.36 (V) ; 1

3(b)(i) 2.00 ; 2
6.78 ;

3(b)(ii) choice of scales and linear (⩾ ½ the grid used) ; 3

plots correct to ½ small square ;
good best-fit straight line judgement ;

3(c)(i) candidate’s R value at l = 10 cm ; 1

3(c)(ii) (directly) proportional (if through origin) ; 1

3(d) reading meter scale ; max 2

observe perpendicularly / repeat / digital meter ;

measuring the length of wire ;

observe perpendicularly / repeat (for decreasing lengths of wire) ;

wire gets hot / resistance changes ;

switch off between readings ;

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4(a) wear gloves / safe disposal of needle / use sterilised/clean needle/equipment ; 1

4(b)(i) line to a red blood cell and labelled ; 2

line to a platelet and labelled ;

4(b)(ii) quality drawing more than half of box with nucleus ; 4

irregular cell (freehand) with nucleus – 3 lobes ;

two of:

nucleus labelled ;
cytoplasm labelled ;
(cell) membrane ;

4(c)(i) measurement 8(.0)/8.5/9(.0)/9.5/10(.0)mm ; 1

4(c)(ii) measurement to the nearest 0.5 mm AND larger than (c)(i) ; 1

4(c)(iii) magnification correctly calculated to the nearest whole number ; 1

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Question Answer Marks

5(a) label syringe/measuring cylinder/burette ; 2

drawing of gas syringe/burette/up-turned measuring cylinder or graduated test-tube filled with water and in water ;

5(b) 6, 13.5, 28, 54.5, 65 ; 1

5(c) 2.5 AND largest volume of gas/most gas (collected in 2 minutes/same amount of time) ; 1

5(d)(i) stop watch/clock ; 1

5(d)(ii) pipette/burette ; 1

5(e)(i) temperature ; 1

5(e)(ii) reliability / to take an average / spot anomalies ; 1

5(f) CO2 ; 2
turns limewater milky ;

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6(a) clamp/retort (stand) ; 1

6(b) don't touch the (hot) lamp ; 1

6(c)(i) two plots ; 1

6(c)(ii) smooth curve (through most of the points) ; 2

not through anomalous point / not taking into account anomalous point ;

6(c)(iii) value from graph ; 2

line / marking on graph ;

6(c)(iv) as height increases temperature decreases ; 2

non-linear / T becomes constant ;

6(c)(v) no further decrease in temperature / temperature stayed the same / reached room temperature ; 1

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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2017
MARK SCHEME
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Question Answer Marks

1(a)(i) quality drawing using at least half the space and not feathery ; 4
male parts – anther and filament ;
female parts – stigma (and ovary) ;
some petals ;

1(a)(ii) correctly labelled: 2

anther ;
stigma ;

1(b)(i) 2 lines drawn edge to edge ; 2

correct measurement of photograph 47 mm ± 1 mm AND (sensible) flower measurement (larger than photograph) ;

1(b)(ii) correct calculation ; 1

1(c) stigma circled (on Fig.1.1) ; 1

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2(a)(i) all values of V correct 7, (10), 14, 21 ; 1

2(a)(ii) axes labelled with units ; 4

linear scales using at least half of grid in each direction ;
at least three points plotted correctly within half a small square ;
best straight line or best curve ;

2(a)(iii) the higher the temperature the higher the rate of the reaction ; 1

2(b)(i) removes timing error associated with starting the stopclock and connecting apparatus / could be too fast in first minute 1
due to powder on chips / air in measuring cylinder ;

2(b)(ii) the surface area (of the chips) is reduced / reaction slowed by smaller chips ; 1

2(b)(iii) bubble into water ; max 2

count bubbles in a certain time / time for certain number of bubbles ;

connect delivery tube to a gas syringe ;

measure volume in a certain time / time for a certain volume ;

place reaction flask on a balance ;

measure mass in a certain time / time for certain drop in mass ;

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Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) 51.3 (g) ; 1

3(a)(ii) 67 (cm3) ; 1

3(a)(iii) read to bottom of meniscus / take reading at eye level / perpendicular to scale ; 1

3(a)(iv) 1.03 ; 2
g / cm3 ;

3(b)(i) 18 (cm3) ; 1

3(b)(ii) 18.1 2
( ) 1.0 / 1.01 (g / cm3) ;
(b)(i)

2 or 3 significant figures ;

3(c)(i) zero error on balance / test-tube touching side of cylinder ; 1

3(c)(ii) measuring cylinder otherwise wet / contains some water when its ‘dry’ mass is measured ; 1

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Question Answer Marks

4(a) leave in the dark ; 2

at least 24 hours ;

4(b)(i) alcohol and warm (to take out chlorophyll) ; 3

iodine (solution) ;
(brown) to blue-black ;

4(b)(ii) Benedicts (solution) ; 3

heat ;
red (most sugar) / orange / yellow (less) / green (little) ;

4(b)(iii) no naked flame ethanol flammable / use water-bath with ethanol as ethanol flammable / goggles chemicals in eyes / don't 1
touch hot apparatus will burn hands / heatproof gloves so don’t burn hands / gloves stop chemical burns ;

4(c) light AND carbon dioxide needed (for photosynthesis) ; 1

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Question Answer Marks

5(a)(i) solid in beaker / solution / mixture ; 1

5(a)(ii) make sure that all the acid has reacted ; 1

5(a)(iii) filtration ; 1

5(b)(i) (all water gone) decomposes (to copper oxide) ; 1

5(b)(ii) evaporate some of the water / leave to evaporate / heat / evaporate ; max 3
leave to crystallise / cool ;
filter ;
leave to dry / press between filter paper ;

5(c) add barium nitrate / barium chloride AND white ppt. ; 1

5(d) zinc oxide ; 2

hydrochloric acid ;

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6(a)(i) pipette / syringe ; 1

6(a)(ii) same surface (area) / so same (rate of) evaporation ; 1

6(b)(i) 27.5 (°C) ; 2

14.0 (°C) ;

6(b)(ii) 17.8 (°C) ; 2

9.0 (°C) ;

6(c)(i) 180 (s) ; 1

6(c)(ii) cotton wool dropped off / misread thermometer ; 1

6(d) cotton wool almost dry / rate of evaporation slower / most alcohol evaporated / all alcohol evaporated ; 1

6(e) reasonable sketch (left to right curve, starting high on LHS) ; 1

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Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

COMBINED SCIENCE 0653/63

Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2017
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 60

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) 11.1 (cm3) ; 2

15.8 (cm3) ;

1(b) axes labelled with units ; 4

suitable linear scale using at least half the grid ;
at least 4 points plotted ± half small square ;
best-fit curve through origin ;

1(c)(i) carbon dioxide ; 1

1(c)(ii) respiration ; 1

1(d)(i) line below original line ; 1

1(d)(ii) volume of yeast / temperature ; 1

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2(a)(i) completed apparatus with gas tight bung in one test-tube and delivery tube into other test-tube ; 2
correct labels for delivery tube AND one chemical i.e. H or limewater ;

2(a)(ii) to avoid suck back / to prevent cold limewater hitting hot solid ; 1

2(a)(iii) H is a carbonate ; 1

2(b) H is copper carbonate ; max 2

J is copper sulfate ;

two copper compounds ;

a carbonate and a sulfate ;

2(c) K is copper oxide / CuO ; 1

2(d) add barium nitrate AND white ppt. ; 1

2(e)(i) white ppt. / colourless solution / white ppt. which disappears ; 1

2(e)(ii) any ppt. has dissolved / no ppt. in excess ; 1

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3(a)(i) 7.5 (cm) ; 1

3(a)(ii) 37.5 (cm) ; 1

3(a)(iii) 40.0 and 26.7 ; 1

3(b) any 1 for 1 mark: max 1

move screen slowly to and fro until sharpest focus obtained ;
object / lens / screen perpendicular to bench ;
object and lens same height above the bench ;
carry out experiment away from other bright light sources / darkened room ;

3(c)(i) suitable choice of scale (⩾ half the grid used) for x-axis ; 3
plots correct to half a small square, at least 4 correct ;
good best-fit straight line judgement ;

3(c)(ii) intercept correct from candidate’s graph ; 1

3(c)(iii) correct calculation for f ; 2

15.0 (± 1.0) cm ;

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4(a) water ; max 2

oxygen ;
suitable temperature ;

4(b) light from above / all sides equally ; 1

4(c) shoot drawn in all three dishes ; 3

shortest shoot in A ;
tallest shoot in C ;

4(d) Benedict’s solution ; 3

heat ;
yellow / green / orange / red ;

4(e) not all grow / some die ; max 1

identify anomalies ;
improve reliability ;

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5(a) mention of time AND volume ; 2

link between volume and time ;

5(b)(i) observations: 2
bubbles faster ;

measurement:
more gas in the same time OR less time for the same amount of gas ;

5(b)(ii) repeats ; max 2

at least one more increased surface area ;
3 lots more ;

5(b)(iii) temperature ; max 2

state of Mg ;
concentration of acid ;

5(c) hydrogen ; 2
lighted splint AND pops ;

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6(a) 40.4 (cm) ; 1

6(b)(i) point plotted within 1 / 2 small square and curve ; 2

curve ignores anomalous point ;

6(b)(ii) as θ increases distance increases ; 2

increase getting less ;

6(c) θ constant ; max 3

at least 4 diameters ;
same material for ball bearings ;
range OK e.g. 1,2,3,4, etc. ;

6(d)(i) kinetic / movement AND kinetic / movement ; 1

6(d)(ii) would go too far / friction of cloth greater / friction of bench too small ; 1

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

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®
Cambridge IGCSE , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
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1(a) Syringe / burette ; 1

1(b) 3 and 2 ; 1

1(c) Axes labelled time and s (on y) concentration and % (on x) ; 4

Suitable linear scale using at least half the grid ;

all 4 points plotted correctly ± half small square ;

Best fit line ;

1(d) Decreasing concentration increases time ORA ; 1

1(e)(i) All temps below 100 ; 2

At least 3 below 50 must be above 0 ;

1(e)(ii) two from: 1

Volume of milk
Same type of milk
pH
concentration of enzyme
volume of enzyme
volume of water

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2(a)(i) T1 21.5 ; 2
T2 34.0 ;

2(a)(ii) (+) 12.5 ; 1

2(a)(iii) exothermic ; 1

2(b)(i) alkaline ; 1

2(b)(ii) limewater / calcium hydroxide / Ca(OH)2 ; 1

2(b)(iii) sodium hydroxide ; 1

2(c) (H is) calcium (oxide) ; 2

H + water gives limewater for CO2 test / calcium oxide reacts exothermically with water / F must be calcium hydroxide / F is
limewater ;

2(d) chloride / Cl– ; 1

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3(a) 1.4 ; 2
0.32 ;

3(b)(i) to prevent wire getting hot / resistance of wire changing / cell running down ; 1

3(b)(ii) ammeter shows a reading ; 1

3(c)(i) W / watt(s) ; 1

3(c)(ii) 0.23 and 0.17; 2

2 decimal places ;

3(d)(i) a straight line with a positive gradient ; 2

through the origin ;

3(d)(ii) (actual values used to show that (for example)), doubling I does not double P ; 1

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4(a) Root hair ; 1

4(b)(i) Quality drawing using at least half the box ; 3

Nucleus correctly labelled ;

Cell wall correctly labelled ;

4(b)(ii) 34 ± 1 ; 1

4(b)(iii) Measurement to nearest mm ; 1

4(b)(iv) Magnification correctly calculated ; 1

4(c) Starch present ; 1

4(d) select anther ; 2

use a microscope to observe ;

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5(a)(i) 6.96 ; 2

6.85 ;

5(a)(ii) 0.49 and 0.49 ; 2

+ and – ;

5(b) any two from: 2

stays as blue ;

mass changes are the same at the electrodes ;

anode dissolves / copper ions from anode go into solution ;

5(c)(i) (iron and copper) because 1

copper dissolves from the anode / positive / plates on the cathode / negative ;

5(c)(ii) copper sulfate (solution) ; 1

5(c)(iii) smaller 2

pink / orange / copper coloured

blue / unchanged ;;

all 3 correct = 2 marks; 1 or 2 correct = 1 mark

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6(a)(i) correct position marked ; 1

6(a)(ii) 0.87 ; 1

6(a)(iii) data to 2 sf / large variation in raw data ; 1

6(b)(i) 0.76, 0.98, 1.21 1

correct answers only ;

6(b)(ii) plots correct to half a small square – at least 4 correct ; 2

good best fit line judgement ;

6(b)(iii) indication on graph of how data obtained AND at least half of line used ; 2

correct calculation for triangle method using data from graph ;

6(c)(i) correct answer from candidate’s gradient value ; 1

6(c)(ii) reduces percentage error in the time / reduces the effect of (human) reaction error ; 1

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1(a) quality of drawing ; 3

larger than original ;

root and stem correctly labelled ;

1(b)(i) 14 ± 1 ; 1

1(b)(ii) correct measurement (in mm) ; 1

1(b)(iii) magnification correctly calculated and rounded correctly ; 1

1(c)(i) (placed in a suitable container with) water ; 2

kept in a warm place ;

1(c)(ii) protein ; 2

starch ;

Question Answer Marks

2(a)(i) Different coloured ppts. ; 2

same coloured ppts. as NaOH or ammonia ;

2(a)(ii) (add H to) iron(II) sulfate (solution) ; 1

2(a)(iii) add aqueous sodium hydroxide (and heat) ; 2

(in gas) red litmus turns blue / pungent smell ;

2(b)(i) add (dil) HCl or (dil) nitric acid ; 2

bubbles / effervescence ;

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2(b)(ii) test-tube / flask connected to test-tube / beaker with delivery tube ; 2

limewater in correct place labelled ;

2(b)(iii) (limewater goes) milky / white ppt. ; 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a)(i) 89.0 ; 1

3(a)(ii) 92.5 ; 1

3(b)(i) s / second / sec and °C ; 1

3(b)(ii) 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 ; 1

3(c) to allow maximum temperature of hot water to be recorded / let thermometer get to temperature of water / beakers owtte ; 1

3(d) rate of temperature drop greater at start / wtte ; 1

3(e) use of table results (e.g. 89 to 80 and 92.5 to 76) ; 2

reference to temperature changes in the same time / same time specified ;

3(f) Any two from: 2

room temperature / initial water temperature / same volumes of water / keep thermometer the same depth ;;

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4(a)(i) 1.5 and 4.9 ; 1

4(a)(ii) 3.4 2
3.2
3.0
all 3 correct is 2 marks ;;
1 or 2 correct is 1 mark

4(a)(iii) Low 0.16 1

and
High 0.32

4(a)(iv) Increase in temperature increases rate / ORA ; 1

4(b) Any two from: 2

Identify anomalies / more reliable / average is more accurate ;;

4(c)(i) transpiration ; 1

4(c)(ii) Water stored or produced or used by plant ; 1

4(d) (reduced) because surface area reduced / fewer stomata / less evaporation of water / less transpiration AW ; 1

Question Answer Marks

5(a)(i) sulfuric ; 1

5(a)(ii) added solid does not dissolve / no more bubbles ; 1

5(a)(iii) (blue) litmus ; 2

does not go red ;

5(b)(i) funnel with filter paper drawn ; 2

(excess) copper carbonate and filtrate / copper sulfate labelled ;

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5(b)(ii) insoluble (in water) ; 1

5(c) to avoid dehydration / to avoid decomposition ; 1

5(d)(i) sodium hydroxide is soluble ; 1

5(d)(ii) use an indicator for neutralisation ; 1

Question Answer Marks

6(a) 66.2 ;; 2

6(b) 6.2 and 9.0 ; 1

6(c)(i) suitable choice of scales (⩾ half the grid used) ; 3

plots correct to half a small square, at least 4 correct ;

good best fit line judgement ;

6(c)(ii) indication on graph of how data obtained AND at least half of line used ; 2

correct calculation for triangle method using data from graph ;

6(c)(iii) correct answer using candidate’s gradient ; 1

6(d) rule will not balance / balance point is off the scale of the rule ; 1

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1(a)(i) Axes correctly labelled: surface area and cm2 and distance / d and cm ; 4

Suitable linear scale using at least half the grid ;

All 4 points plotted correctly ± half small square ;

Best fit straight line through origin ;

1(a)(ii) More enzyme, faster reaction ORA ; 1

1(a)(iii) Correct reading from graph ; 2

Lines on graph to show working ;

1(b) Any two from 2

temperature ;
pH ;
pieces from same potato ;
concentration of peroxide ;

1(c) Glowing splint and relights ; 1

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Question Answer Marks

2(a)(i) 2

HEAT limewater

apparatus ;

H or limewater label and ‘HEAT’ ;

2(a)(ii) to prevent suckback / to stop cold liquid hitting hot solid / to prevent glassware cracking ; 1

2(a)(iii) carbon dioxide (gas) ; 1

2(a)(iv) H is a carbonate ; 1

2(a)(v) zinc carbonate / ZnCO3 ; 1

2(b)(i) white ; 1

2(b)(ii) (white) ppt ; 1

2(c)(i) (test / reagent) (observation) 1

barium nitrate solution no reaction

silver nitrate solution yellow ppt.
;

2(c)(ii) iodide / I– / not sulfate / not SO42– / not chloride / not Cl– / not bromide / not Br– ; 1

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3(a)(i) 59.8 (cm) ; 1

3(a)(ii) 29.8 (cm) ; 1

3(a)(iii) 1.0 and 1.7 ; 1

3(a)(iv) 2.0 and 2.7 ; 1

3(b)(i) plots correct to half a small square, at least 4 correct ; 2

good best fit line judgement ;

3(b)(ii) indication on graph of how data obtained AND at least half of line used ; 2

correct calculation for triangle method using data from graph ;

3(b)(iii) (15.0 ± 1.0) 2 / 3 s.f. only ; 1

3(c) any one from 1

move screen slowly to / fro until sharpest focus obtained ;
object / lens / screen perpendicular to bench ;
object and lens same height above the bench ;
carry out experiment away from other bright light sources
/ darkened room ;

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4(a) (Placed in a suitable dish with) water ; 2

(Kept in a) warm (place) / suitable temperature ;

4(b) shorter shoot in A ; 2

taller shoot in C ;

4(c) Heat ; 3

Benedicts solution ;

Yellow / green / orange / red ;

4(d) Lighting from one side ; 3

Control – even light / in the dark ;

More than one seedling (in each condition) ;

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5(a)(i) alkali / hydroxide ion / OH– ; 1

5(a)(ii) green and ppt. ; 1

5(a)(iii) aqueous Fe3+ / dissolve / react with acid ; 3

add (excess) sodium hydroxide solution / ammonia solution ;

red-brown and ppt. ;

5(b)(i) oil on top label ; 2

boiled water label ;

5(b)(ii) all nails made of iron / steel ; 1

5(c) need to show that water alone does not cause rusting as in L ; 2
need to show that air alone does not cause rusting as in J ;

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6(a)(i) 4.2 ; 2

13.0 ;

6(a)(ii) 1,4,6,8 ; 3
all use brick / same block ;
all have different surfaces / all surfaces ;

6(a)(iii) sand 1
carpet
wood
glass ;

6(b) difficult to judge the first pull / accuracy / minimise errors / lessens effects of anomalies AVP ; 1

6(c) would be difficult to stop / slip / slide etc. ; 1

6(d) sand / gravel / very rough tarmac ; 2

high resistance to movement / would slow / stop car quickest / big(gest) resisting force / large(st) friction ;

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1(a)(i) all results recorded ; 3

1(a)(ii) higher concentration of acid gives higher clotting score / ORA ; 1

1(a)(iv) temperature recorded as 24.5 (°C) ; 1

1(a)(v) not a source of error because 1

1(b)(ii) (yes because ….) 1

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2(a)(iii) best fit curve drawn ; 1

2(a)(iv) as the volume of acid increases the temperature increases ; 2

and (after increase) then decreases ;

2(a)(v) to ensure an even temperature ; 1

2(b)(iii) blue precipitate / ppt ; 1

Question Answer Marks

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method and measurements:

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6 Calculation specific guidance

7 Guidance for chemical equations

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1(a)(i) 8.4 (cm3) ; 1

1(a)(ii) 1.6 (cm3) ; 1

1(a)(iii) y axis: (volume of) iodine solution added / cm3 and 3

points plotted correctly,  half a small square ;

1(a)(iv) line of best-fit drawn ; 1

1(a)(v) 5.0 (cm3) recorded twice ; 1

1(a)(vi) correct estimate from graph ; 1

1(b)(i) to identify / check for, anomalous results / errors ; 1

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2(b)(ii) 56.4 (%) ; 1