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Mark scheme – Transition Elements

Questi Mark
Answer/Indicative content Guidance
on s

Indicative scientific points may

include:

Identification of unknowns
Can be identified within labelled
equation.
B is FeSO4 OR Iron(II) sulfate

• Test 1: Fe2+ present

• Test 2: SO42– present

Refer to marking instructions on page 5 of mark scheme for guidance on D is Fe(OH)2 OR

marking this question. [Fe(H2O)4(OH)2] OR iron(II)
hydroxide
Level 3 (5–6 marks) G is BaSO4 OR barium sulfate
All three tests are covered in detail, with at least six of B to H identified
correctly and equations mostly correct. C is CrCl3 OR chromium(III)
chloride
There is a well-developed line of reasoning which is clear and logically
structured. The information presented is relevant and substantiated. • Test 1: Cr3+ present
• Test 3: Cl– present
Level 2 (3–4 marks) 6
All three tests are covered with at least four of B to H identified correctly. (AO E is Cr(OH)3 OR [Cr(H2O)3(OH)3]
Some attempt at writing equations, but with several omissions or incorrect 3.3× OR chromium(III) hydroxide
1 formulae. 3) F is [Cr(NH3)6]3+
(AO
There is a line of reasoning presented with some structure. The information 3.4× H is silver chloride OR AgCl
presented is relevant and supported by some evidence. 3)
Equations
Level 1 (1–2 marks) D: [Fe(H2O)6]2+ +2OH– →
Only two tests covered with at least two of B to H identified correctly, and Fe(OH)2 + 6H2O OR Fe2+ + 2OH–
little attempt at writing equations. → Fe(OH)2 OR
[Fe(H2O)6]2+ + 2OH- →
There is an attempt at a logical structure with a line of reasoning. The [Fe(H2O)4(OH)2] + 2H2O OR
information is in the most part relevant. [Fe(H2O)6]2+ + 2NH3 →
[Fe(H2O)4(OH)2] +2NH4+ OR
0 marks [Fe(H2O)6]2+ + 2NH3 → Fe(OH)2
No response or no response worthy of credit. + 4H2O + 2NH4+

E: [Cr(H2O)6]3+ + 3OH– →
Cr(OH)3 + 6H2O OR Cr3+ + 3OH–
→ Cr(OH)3 OR
[Cr(H2O)6]3+ + 3OH- →
[Cr(H2O)3(OH)3] + 3H2O OR
[Cr(H2O)6]3+ + 3NH3 →
[Cr(H2O)3(OH)3] + 3NH4+ OR
[Cr(H2O)6]3+ + 3NH3 → Cr(OH)3 +
3H2O + 3NH4+
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F: [Cr(H2O)6]3+ + 6NH3 →
[Cr(NH3)6]3+ + 6H2O OR
Cr(OH)3 + 6NH3 → [Cr(NH3)6]3+ +
3OH– OR
[Cr(H2O)3(OH)3] + 6NH3 →
[Cr(NH3)6]3+ + 3H2O + 3OH-

G: Ba2+ + SO42– → BaSO4

H: Ag+ + Cl– → AgCl

Total 6

Refer to marking instructions on page 5 of mark scheme for guidance on

Indicative scientific points may
marking this question.
include:
Level 3 (5-6 marks)
Terms
Comprehensive explanation of the terms, ligand and coordination number
and ligand substitution
• Ligand: Donates a lone
AND
pair to metal ion Forms
3D diagrams of suitable examples of 6 AND 4 coordinate complex ions
dative covalent
with different shapes
(coordinate) bond with
AND
metal ion
Ligand substitution illustrated with a balanced equation
• Coordination number:
Number of coordinate
There is a well-developed line of reasoning which is clear and logically
bonds to metal ion.
structured. The information presented is relevant and substantiated.
Could be implicit in
annotated diagrams
Level 2 (3-4 marks)
NOTE: For
Explanation of the terms, ligand and coordination number and ligand
monodentate ligands,
substitution with some errors or omissions
‘number of ligands’ is
AND:
the same as the number
Diagrams of suitable examples of 6 AND 4 coordinate complex ions with 6
of coordination number
different shapes (AO
• Ligand substitution:
OR 1.1×
One ligand replacing
2 A 3D wedged diagram of a suitable example of 6 OR 4 coordination 4)
another
OR (AO
A diagram of a suitable example of 6 OR 4 coordination AND ligand 2.1×
Suitable examples of complex
substitution illustrated with an equation 2)
ions with different shapes
OR
Ligand substitution illustrated with a balanced equation
• Coordination no 6
Octahedral e.g.
There is a line of reasoning presented with some structure. The information
[Cu(H2O)6]2+,
presented is relevant and supported by some evidence
[Fe(H2O)6]3+

Level 1 (1-2 marks)

• Coordination no 4
Explanation of some terms: ligand, coordination number and ligand
Tetrahedral e.g.
substitution with some errors or omissions.
CuCl42–, CoCl42–
AND
OR Square planar Pt
A suitable example of a complex ion OR Ligand substitution illustrated with
complexes, e.g.
an equation with some errors
Pt(NH3)2Cl2

There is an attempt at a logical structure with a line of reasoning. The

Diagrams and equations
information is in the most part relevant.

0 marks
• Diagrams of complex
ions (may be 3D)
No response or no response worthy of credit.