AQA CERTIFICATE Science: Double Award

AQA CERTIFICATE Science: Double Award 8404/C/2H Mark scheme 8404 June 205 Version/Stage:.0 Final

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MARK SCHEME AQA CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 8404/C/2H JUNE 205. General Information to Examiners The mark scheme for each question shows: the marks available for each part of the question the total marks available for the question the typical answer or answers which are expected extra information to help the Examiner make his or her judgement and help to delineate what is acceptable or not worthy of credit or, in discursive answers, to give an overview of the area in which a mark or marks may be awarded the Assessment Objectives and specification content that each question is intended to cover. The extra information is aligned to the appropriate answer in the left-hand part of the mark scheme and should only be applied to that item in the mark scheme. At the beginning of a part of a question a reminder may be given, for example: where consequential marking needs to be considered in a calculation; or the answer may be on the diagram or at a different place on the script. In general the right-hand side of the mark scheme is there to provide those extra details which confuse the main part of the mark scheme yet may be helpful in ensuring that marking is straightforward and consistent. 2. Emboldening 2. In a list of acceptable answers where more than one mark is available any two from is used, with the number of marks emboldened. Each of the following bullet points is a potential mark. 2.2 A bold and is used to indicate that both parts of the answer are required to award the mark. 2.3 Alternative answers acceptable for a mark are indicated by the use of or. Different terms in the mark scheme are shown by a / ; eg allow smooth / free movement. 2.4 Any wording that is underlined is essential for the marking point to be awarded. 3. Marking points 3. Marking of lists This applies to questions requiring a set number of responses, but for which students have provided extra responses. The general principle to be followed in such a situation is that right + wrong = wrong. Each error / contradiction negates each correct response. So, if the number of error / contradictions equals or exceeds the number of marks available for the question, no marks can be awarded. However, responses considered to be neutral (indicated as * in example ) are not penalised. Example : What is the ph of an acidic solution? ( mark) Student Response Marks awarded green, 5 0 2 red*, 5 3 red*, 8 0 3 of 4

MARK SCHEME AQA CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 8404/C/2H JUNE 205 Example 2: Name two planets in the solar system. (2 marks) Student Response Marks awarded Neptune, Mars, Moon 2 Neptune, Sun, Mars, Moon 0 3.2 Use of chemical symbols / formulae If a student writes a chemical symbol / formula instead of a required chemical name, full credit can be given if the symbol / formula is correct and if, in the context of the question, such action is appropriate. 3.3 Marking procedure for calculations Full marks can be given for a correct numerical answer, without any working shown. However, if the answer is incorrect, mark(s) can be gained by correct substitution / working and this is shown in the extra information column or by each stage of a longer calculation. 3.4 Interpretation of it Answers using the word it should be given credit only if it is clear that the it refers to the correct subject. 3.5 Errors carried forward Any error in the answers to a structured question should be penalised once only. Papers should be constructed in such a way that the number of times errors can be carried forward is kept to a minimum. Allowances for errors carried forward are most likely to be restricted to calculation questions and should be shown by the abbreviation e.c.f. in the marking scheme. 3.6 Phonetic spelling The phonetic spelling of correct scientific terminology should be credited unless there is a possible confusion with another technical term. 3.7 Brackets (..) are used to indicate information which is not essential for the mark to be awarded but is included to help the examiner identify the sense of the answer required. 3.8 Ignore / Insufficient / Do not allow Ignore of insufficient is used when the information given is irrelevant to the question or not enough to gain the marking point. Any further correct amplification could gain the marking point. Do not allow means that this is a wrong answer which, even if the correct answer is given, will still mean that the mark is not awarded. 4 of 4

MARK SCHEME AQA CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 8404/C/2H JUNE 205 4. Quality of Communication and levels marking In Question (c) students are required to produce extended written material in English, and will be assessed on the quality of their written communication as well as the standard of the scientific response. Students will be required to: use good English organise information clearly use specialist vocabulary where appropriate. The following general criteria should be used to assign marks to a level: Level : basic Knowledge of basic information Simple understanding The answer is poorly organised, with almost no specialist terms and their use demonstrating a general lack of understanding of their meaning, little or no detail The spelling, punctuation and grammar are very weak. Level 2: clear Knowledge of accurate information Clear understanding The answer has some structure and organisation, use of specialist terms has been attempted but not always accurately, some detail is given There is reasonable accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar, although there may still be some errors. Level 3: detailed Knowledge of accurate information appropriately contextualised Detailed understanding, supported by relevant evidence and examples Answer is coherent and in an organised, logical sequence, containing a wide range of appropriate or relevant specialist terms used accurately. The answer shows almost faultless spelling, punctuation and grammar. 5 of 4

MARK SCHEME AQA CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 8404/C/2H JUNE 205 Question Answers Extra information Mark AO / Spec. Ref. (a)(i) filtration allow filter / filtering / decanting AO.g (a)(ii) no filter paper solid would go into the flask allow with filter paper sand would stay in the paper 2 AO3.g (b)(i) distillation allow distil / distilling ignore fractional AO.g (b)(ii) no stopper in flask or open at top 2 AO3.g vapour would escape allow vapour would not go into the condenser vapour would escape through the top scores 2 marks 6 of 4

MARK SCHEME AQA CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 8404/C/2H JUNE 205 Question continued (c) 6 AO Marks awarded for this answer will be determined by the Quality of Communication (QC) as well as the standard of the scientific response. Examiners should also refer to the information on page 5 and apply a best-fit approach to the marking. 0 marks Level ( 2 marks) Level 2 (3 4 marks) Level 3 (5 6 marks).h No relevant content Statement(s) including either how the paper would be prepared or what is done with the prepared paper. A description including how the paper is prepared and what is done with the prepared paper, but not necessarily in correct order. A workable description including how the paper is prepared and what is done with the prepared paper. examples of the points made in the response start line drawn in pencil dot of ink drawn on line paper placed in water / other solvent liquid level below the start line lid on beaker paper left for dyes to run stop before level reaches the top record level solvent gets to allow paper to dry extra information credit for some points may be gained from a suitable diagram 7 of 4

MARK SCHEME AQA CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 8404/C/2H JUNE 205 (d) 0.6 correct answer with or without working gains 3 marks if answer incorrect, allow: (distance moved by red dye) = 3 or 3.0 or 30 +/- mm for mark (distance moved by water) = 5 or 5.0 or 50 +/- mm for mark correct calculation from their values for mark allow values in mm or cm but max mark for values if not consistent 3 AO2.h Total 5 8 of 4

MARK SCHEME AQA CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 8404/C/2H JUNE 205 Question Answers Extra information Mark AO / Spec. Ref. 2(a) Sulfur AO2.3e 2(b)(i) precipitate / solid / sulfur produced ignore cloudy AO3 6a, c 2(b)(ii) sensible scales plotted points must cover at least half the grid in each direction AO2 6a, c all points correct +/- ½ square 2 mark if 4 points plotted correctly best fit curve must not deviate towards anomalous point but allow ecf from incorrect plotting 2(b)(iii) point at 40,65 circled allow ecf from incorrect plotting or incorrectly drawn smooth curve AO3 6a, c 2(b)(iv) temperature of reaction is not the temperature in the table because the acid has not been heated or cold acid has been added or delay after heating allow temperature has dropped allow only the thiosulphate was heated AO3 6c measure temperature after acid added or heat the acid to the same temperature eg in a water bath or record temperature all through the reaction if no other mark scored, allow mark for no thermometer in flask or thermometer removed 9 of 4

MARK SCHEME AQA CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 8404/C/2H JUNE 205 Question Answers Extra information Mark AO / Spec. Ref. 2(c)(i) rate increases as temperature increases ignore faster at higher temperature ignore gradient increasing AO3 6b, c allow readings from the graph showing that increasing temperature increases rate 2(c)(ii) because increase in temperature increases (kinetic) energy of particles or particles move faster so collisions are more frequent or particles collide more often and more particles have the activation energy or more of the collisions are successful ignore vibrate faster not just more collisions allow more successful collisions AO 6b, c 2(c)(iii) (no because) the line is a curve / not a straight line allow readings from the graph showing that doubling temperature does not double rate ignore references to the origin AO2 6b, c Total 5 0 of 4

MARK SCHEME AQA CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 8404/C/2H JUNE 205 Question Answers Extra information Mark AO / Spec. Ref. 3(a)(i) measuring cylinder / burette / pipette allow syringe AO2 9a 3(a)(ii) 3.25 or 3.3 (g) correct answer with or without working gains 2 marks 3.2 rounding error; allow mark if answer incorrect, allow 0.050 65 for mark 2 AO2.3c 3(a)(iii) (polystyrene is) a better insulator or reduces heat loss (to the surroundings) allow glass absorbs more energy AO3 9a 3(a)(iv) 22 ( C) AO2 4 ( C) 9a 3(a)(v) 9 ( C) allow ecf AO2 9a 3(b)(i) 26 6 this order AO2 / AO3 9b 3(b)(ii) iron AO3 smallest range allow explanation of range using data eg smallest differences between values 9b of 4

MARK SCHEME AQA CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 8404/C/2H JUNE 205 Question Answers Extra information Mark AO / Spec. Ref. 3(b)(iii) magnesium above zinc and zinc above iron (least reactive) copper AO3 5.b, 9b magnesium > zinc > iron in terms of energy given out or temperature change (copper lowest because) all the others displace copper or react with copper sulfate solution 3(c) concentration of solution ignore amount AO3 higher concentration would give a larger temperature change 9b because more copper sulfate could react to release more energy or reaction is faster so a higher temperature is reached in min allow the reaction is faster so it has less time to cool or surface area / size of pieces of metal smaller pieces of metal would give a larger temperature change reaction is faster so a higher temperature is reached in min allow the reaction is faster so it has less time to cool or starting temperature higher starting temperature gives a larger temperature change reaction is faster so a higher temperature is reached in min allow higher starting temperature gives a smaller temperature change because it cools faster for two marks Total 8 2 of 4

MARK SCHEME AQA CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 8404/C/2H JUNE 205 Question Answers Extra information Mark AO / Spec. Ref. 4(a)(i) so the ions AO can move (towards the electrodes) dependent on the first mark 2.2b, 0i if no other marks gained, allow mark for so that it conducts electricity 4(a)(ii) melting point of mixture is lower than melting point of aluminium oxide allow reduces melting point (of aluminium oxide) AO 0i so less energy needed 4(a)(iii) +3e ( ) on LHS allow 3e ( ) on RHS AO2 0f 4(b)(i) Fe 3+ / iron(iii) AO3.c 4(b)(ii) (at first) the acid was being neutralised allow the solution was acidic AO3.b, c 4(b)(iii) white precipitate AO precipitate dissolves (in excess sodium hydroxide).b 3 of 4

MARK SCHEME AQA CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 8404/C/2H JUNE 205 4(c) 26 (tonnes) correct answer with or without working gains 3 marks allow 26.2(4) from correct rounding of 08/204 if answer incorrect allow 2 marks for 432 (tonnes) Equation route allow 02 or 204 for mark allow 4 x 27 (=08) for mark or Moles route allow moles Al 2 O 3 = 408 ( 06 ) (= 02 4 (x0 6 )) for mark allow moles Al = 8 (x0 6 ) for mark 3 AO2 Total 2 4 of 4