0620 Chemistry: MARK SCHEME For The March 2016 Series

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education
MARK SCHEME for the March 2016 series
0620 CHEMISTRY
0620/52 Paper 5 (Practical Test), maximum raw mark 40
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2016 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®
and Cambridge International A and AS Level components.
® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations.

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Abbreviations used in the Mark Scheme
• ; separates marking points

• / separates alternatives within a marking point
• () the word or phrase in brackets is not required but sets the context
• A accept (a less than ideal answer which should be marked correct)
• I ignore (mark as if this material were not present)
• R reject
• ecf credit a correct statement that follows a previous wrong response
• ora or reverse argument
• owtte or words to that effect (accept other ways of expressing the same idea)
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Question Answer Marks

1(a) initial, final and average temperature boxes completed correctly; 2
times completed, in seconds; 1
comparable to supervisor’s results; 1
1(b) appropriate scale for y-axis; 1
all points plotted correctly; 2
smooth line graph; 1
1(c) value from graph; 1
extrapolation; 1
1(d)(i) experiment 4 / 50 °C; 1
1(d)(ii) more energy / higher temperature; 1
more chance of collisions; 1
1(e)(i) more accurate; 1
than a measuring cylinder; 1
1(e)(ii) insulation / use a lid; to reduce heat losses; 2
or
repeats; average results;
or
measure water using a burette / pipette / use a 2d.p. stopwatch / digital thermometer; reference to accuracy;
or
use a calorimeter; more reliable;


2(a) green / blue (solid / crystals); 1
2(b)(i) blue; 1
precipitate; 1
deep blue; 1
solution; 1
2(b)(ii) blue precipitate; 1
2(b)(iii) white precipitate; 1
2(b)(iv) no reaction / change / precipitate; 1
2(c) copper 1
chloride; 1
2(d) purple vapour / gas; 1
description of sublimate; 1
litmus paper turns blue; 1
2(e)(i) litmus paper turns blue; 1
2(e)(ii) yellow precipitate; 1
2(f) ammonium 1
iodide; 1


3 any six from: 6
• chromatography;
• pencil base line / origin;
• apply orange colouring to the paper;
• and samples of both E110 and E129;
• run in solvent / named solvent;
• check heights of spots of E110 and E129 against orange colouring;
• conclusion;

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
MARK SCHEME for the March 2016 series
0620 CHEMISTRY
0620/62 Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical), maximum raw mark 40
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2016 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®
and Cambridge International A and AS Level components.


• () the word or phrase in brackets is not required but sets the context
• I ignore (mark as if this material were not present)
• R reject


1(a) tripod; 2
stirring rod / stirrer;

1(b)(i) B C A; 1
1(b)(ii) filtration; 1
1(c)(i) water; 1
1(c)(ii) filtrate; 1
1(d) solid / crystals appearing on edge / glass rod test; 1

2(a) In each column: 4
4 correct = [2]
3 correct = [1]
average temperature boxes completed correctly: 16, 27, 41, 50;

times completed in seconds correctly: 128, 58, 27, 18;
2(b) all points plotted correctly = [3] 4
smooth line graph;
2(c) value from graph: 12‒13 s; 2
extrapolation;
2(d)(i) Experiment 4; 1
2(d)(ii) any 2 from: 2
highest temperature;
more energy;
more (chance of) collisions;
2(e)(i) more accurate; 2
than a measuring cylinder;

2(e)(ii) insulation / use a lid; to reduce heat losses; 2
OR
repeats; average results;
OR
measure water or sulphuric acid or methyl orange using a burette / use a 2 d.p. stopwatch / digital thermometer; reference to
accuracy;

3(a) blue / green (solid / crystals); 1
3(b)(i) (pale) blue; 4
precipitate;
royal / deep blue;
dissolves / solution;
3(b)(ii) (pale) blue precipitate; 1
3(b)(iii) white precipitate; 1
3(b)(iv) no reaction / change / precipitate; 1
3(c) ammonium; iodide; 2


4 any 6 from: 6
chromatography;
(pencil) baseline / origin;
apply orange colour to paper;
and samples of both E110 and E129;
solvent / named solvent;
check heights of spots of E colours against orange drink;
conclusion / allow comparison to known Rf values;

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CHEMISTRY 0620/52
Paper 5 Practical Test May/June 2016
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 is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2016 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®,
Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
This syllabus is approved for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.
This document consists of 5 printed pages.
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• OR gives alternative marking point
• R reject
• I ignore mark as if this material was not present
• COND indicates mark is conditional on previous marking point
• max indicates the maximum number of marks that can be awarded
• () the word / phrase in brackets is not required, but sets the context


1(a) 4
M1 all 4 volumes of aqueous sodium thiosulfate completed to 1 decimal place; 1
M2 all 7 times completed; 1
M3 all times in seconds; 1
M4 times increase from top to bottom; 1
1(b) 5
M1 y-axis scale is linear; 1
M2 points cover at least half the available space on the y-axis; 1
M3 and M4: 2
all points plotted correctly = [2]
6 points plotted correctly = [1]
< 6 plotted correctly = [0] 1
M5 best-fit straight line graph covering all plotted points;
1(c)(i) 3
M1 value from graph; 1
M2 unit shown as s or seconds; 1
M3 correct extrapolation of graph line shown; 1
1(c)(ii) sketch line below the original line and diverging from the original line; 1
1(d) as an indicator; 1
1(e)(i) (more) accurate; 1
1(e)(ii) 2
solution is slow to run out of a pipette; 1
difficult to know when to start timer / reaction does not start at once / inaccurate time measurement; 1
1(f) difficulty in swirling / mixing; 1


2(a)(i) no change; 1
2(a)(ii) 2
M1 white precipitate; 1
M2 dissolves; 1
2(a)(iii) 2
M1 (turns) from purple / pink; 1
M2 to colourless / white; 1
2(b) yellow; 1
2(c) 2
M1 sodium; 1
M2 sulfite; 1
2(d) white; 1
2(e)(i) any 3 from: 3
• melts / becomes liquid;
• correct description of sublimate;
• litmus turns blue;
• (solid) turns yellow;
• pungent smell;
2(e)(ii) pink / purple / mauve / lilac (solution); 1
2(f) 2
M1 red litmus / pH paper; 1
M2 blue / dark green / pH > 7; 1
2(g) ammonium / NH4+; 1

3 6
making the salt
any 4 from:
• to a known volume sulfuric acid;
• add named indicator;
• add potassium hydroxide solution to the acid until the indicator changes colour / is neutralised;
• note / measure volume of potassium hydroxide solution added;
• repeat without indicator OR add (decolourising) charcoal;
obtaining crystals
any 2 from:
• heat / evaporate solution to crystallising point OR until half evaporated OR until crystals (start to) form OR until
saturated;
• leave to cool;
• filter to get crystals;
• dry crystals (on filter paper) / leave to dry;

CHEMISTRY 0620/62
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical May/June 2016
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40
Published
Teachers.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2016 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®,
Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.


• OR gives alternative marking point
• R reject
• I ignore mark as if this material was not present
• COND indicates mark is conditional on previous marking point
• max indicates the maximum number of marks that can be awarded
• () the word / phrase in brackets is not required, but sets the context

1(a) 2
stand; 1
beaker; 1
1(b) arrow(s) underneath copper oxide; 1
1(c) 2
black; 1
to orange / red / brown / pink; 1
1(d) to condense (the water vapour); 1
1(e)(i) water; 1
1(e)(ii) 2
test: anhydrous copper(II) sulfate; 1
result: turns blue; 1
OR
test: cobalt(II) chloride (paper); 1
result: turns pink; 1
1(e)(iii) boiling / melting point determination; 1
3
2(a) 3
all 6 times completed correctly (2 marks) (22, 43, 64, 86, 105, 126) 2
5 times completed correctly (1 mark);
in seconds; 1
2(b) 5
appropriate scale for y-axis / increasing at 20 s per large square; 1
y-axis is a linear scale; 1
all 6 points plotted correctly ± half a small square (2 marks); 2
5 points plotted correctly ± half a small square (1 marks);
best-fit straight-line graph; 1
2(c)(i) 3
value from graph ± half a small square (typically 167–170); 1
units / s; 1
extrapolation; 1
2(c)(ii) sketch line below original line and diverging; 1
2(d) as an indicator; 1
2(e)(i) (more) accurate; 1
2(e)(ii) 2
solution slow to run out of pipette; 1
difficult to know when to start timer / reaction does not start at once / inaccurate time measurement owtte; 1
2(f) difficulty in swirling / mixing / shaking; 1
4
3(a) white (solid / crystals / powder); 1

3(b)(i) no change; 1
3(b)(ii) 2
turns from purple / pink; 1
to colourless / white; 1
3(c) yellow / orange (flame); 1
3(d) ammonia / NH3; 1
3(e) ammonium / NH4+; 1
5
4 6
making the salt
any 4 from:
• known volume sulfuric acid;
• add named indicator;
• add potassium hydroxide solution to the acid until the indicator changes colour / is neutralised;
• note / measure the volume of potassium hydroxide solution added;
• repeat without indicator OR add (decolourising) charcoal;
obtaining crystals
any 2 from:
• heat / evaporate solution to crystallising point until half evaporated OR until crystals (start to) form OR until
saturated;
• leave to cool;
• filter to get crystals;
• dry crystals (on filter paper) / leave to dry;
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CHEMISTRY 0620/52
Paper 5 Practical Test October/November 2016
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40
Published
Teachers.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2016 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE®, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2016 0620 52
1(a) table of results for Experiment 1 1

initial and other temperature boxes completed correctly and results comparable to supervisor’s and
Experiment 1 maximum greater than Experiment 2 maximum 1
1(b) table of results for Experiment 2 1

initial and other temperature boxes completed correctly and comparable to supervisor’s and temperatures stop
rising 1
1(c) all points correctly plotted 2

best-fit smooth line graphs 1
labels 1
1(d) value from graph 1

shown clearly 1
1(e) phenolphthalein / litmus / suitable named indicator 1
1(f) Experiment 1 1
solution N is a stronger acid / has a higher pH 1
1(g) measured results / temperature changes / results would be smaller 1

OR
larger / double volume needed to reach same temperature changes
1(h) polystyrene is an insulator / copper is a (good) conductor 1
1(i) source of error: heat losses / using a measuring cylinder 1

improvement: lag / insulate / use burette; 1
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Question Answer Mark
2(a) white crystals 1
2(b)(i) melts / liquefies / dissolves / bubbles 1

condensation / drops of liquid 1
cobalt(II) chloride paper turns colourless / light pink 1
2(b)(ii) no change / colour 1
2(c)(i) white 1
precipitate 1
dissolves / clears 1
2(c)(ii) white precipitate 1
2(c)(iii) no reaction / no change 1
2(c)(iv) white 1
precipitate 1
2(d) not a transition element (cation) 1
2(e) hydrated / contains water 1
2(f) it is not any named metal that gives a positive flame test 1
2(g) aluminium 1
sulfate 1
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3 6
method adding Agri Lime to acid
add weighed amount / known mass of Agri Lime Q
to a known volume of acid
with a named indicator added to the acid
until the indicator changes colour
note the mass of Agri Lime Q added
repeat with Agri Lime R
conclusion, e.g. ‘the experiment using the smaller amount of Agri Lime is better’
OR
method adding acid to Agri Lime
use weighed amount / known mass of Agri Lime Q
add acid to it gradually / from a burette
with a named indicator added to the acid
until the indicator changes colour
note volume of acid added
repeat with Agri Lime R
conclusion, e.g. ‘the experiment using the larger volume of acid is better’
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CHEMISTRY 0620/62
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical October/November 2016
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40
Published
Teachers.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2016 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE®, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

1(a) (liebig) condenser 1

tripod 1
1(b) sodium chloride crystals: C 1

water: D 1
silver chloride: A 1
1(c) chromatography 1
2(a) table of results

volume boxes completed correctly 2
(30), 44, 57, 62, 78, 85, 88, 89, 90, 90
2(b) all points correctly plotted 2

smooth line graph 1
2(c)(i) point at 60 s / 62 cm3 / fourth point / measurement 4 1
2(c)(ii) misread measuring cylinder / read too early 1
2(c)(iii) value from graph (68–70) 1

shown clearly 1
2(d) the Reaction has finished 1

all the acid has reacted / HCl is the limiting factor 1
2(e)(i) value from graph or table (57–44 = 13 cm3) 1
2(e)(ii) 13 / 20 = 0.65 1
cm3 / s 1
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2(f) steeper curve 1

to same level 1
2(g) air is displaced (when the acid is added) 1
2(h) improvement 1
explanation 1
use a burette / graduated pipette / gas syringe

improves accuracy
OR
use cotton thread to hold a test-tube (containing the acid) in the flask
no air is collected
OR
repeat the experiment
take average / more frequent readings
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3(a)(i) pH 1–3 1
3(a)(ii) solid disappears / dissolves 1

blue / green colour 1
3(a)(iii) solid dissolves 1

limewater 1
turns milky 1
3(a)(iv) white precipitate 1
3(b) iron(III) 1
nitrate 1
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clean / sandpaper the metal ring
dissolve copper(II) sulfate in water / copper(II) sulfate solution
set up circuit / switch on electricity / complete circuit
copper rod anode(+ ve electrode)
metal ring cathode(– ve electrode)
rotate the metal ring / agitate
remove the metal ring, wash and dry
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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

MARK SCHEME for the March 2016 series

® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations.

Abbreviations used in the Mark Scheme

• ; separates marking points

© Cambridge International Examinations 2016

Question Answer Marks

© Cambridge International Examinations 2016

Question Answer Marks

© Cambridge International Examinations 2016

Question Answer Marks

© Cambridge International Examinations 2016

MARK SCHEME for the March 2016 series

® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations.

Abbreviations used in the Mark Scheme

• ; separates marking points

© Cambridge International Examinations 2016

Question Answer Marks

stirring rod / stirrer;

Question Answer Marks

average temperature boxes completed correctly: 16, 27, 41, 50;

Question Answer Marks

Question Answer Marks

© Cambridge International Examinations 2016

Question Answer Marks

© Cambridge International Examinations 2016

® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations.

This document consists of 5 printed pages.

© UCLES 2016 [Turn over

Abbreviations used in the Mark Scheme

• ; separates marking points

© Cambridge International Examinations 2016

Question Answer Marks

© Cambridge International Examinations 2016

Question Answer Marks

© Cambridge International Examinations 2016

© Cambridge International Examinations 2016

® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations.

This document consists of 6 printed pages.

© UCLES 2016 [Turn over

Abbreviations used in the Mark Scheme

• ; separates marking points

© Cambridge International Examinations 2016

Question Answer Marks

Question Answer Marks

Question Answer Marks

3(a) white (solid / crystals / powder); 1

Question Answer Marks

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) table of results for Experiment 1 1

1(b) table of results for Experiment 2 1

1(c) all points correctly plotted 2

1(d) value from graph 1

1(e) phenolphthalein / litmus / suitable named indicator 1