C9 CHEMISTRY OF THE ATMOSPHERE

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1 C9 CHEMISTRY OF THE ATMOSPHERE Question Practice Name: Class: Date: Time: 94 minutes Marks: 92 marks Comments: HIGHER TIER Page of 66

2 Oxides of nitrogen are produced when fuels are burnt. (a) Write a balanced symbol equation for the production of nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) from nitrogen and oxygen. (2) (b) The figure below gives information about emissions of oxides of nitrogen in the UK. Calculate the percentage decrease in emissions of oxides of nitrogen from 990 to 204. Give your answer to three significant figures. Percentage decrease = % (3) (c) Give one advantage of reducing the emissions of oxides of nitrogen. () (Total 6 marks) Page 2 of 66

3 2 This question is about life, the Earth and its atmosphere. (a) There are many theories about how life was formed on Earth. Suggest one reason why there are many theories. () (b) In this question you will be assessed on using good English, organising information clearly and using specialist terms where appropriate. This Earth and its atmosphere today are not like the early Earth and its atmosphere. Describe and explain how the surface of the early Earth and its atmosphere have changed to form the surface of the Earth and its atmosphere today. (6) (Total 7 marks) Page 3 of 66

4 3 Diagram shows the apparatus used to electrolyse magnesium sulfate solution. Diagram Gases were given off at both electrodes. (a) The gas collected at the anode was oxygen. Draw one line from the test for oxygen to the correct result. () (b) (i) The gas collected at the cathode was hydrogen. Describe how to test the gas to show that it is hydrogen. Test Result (2) (ii) Why is hydrogen, and not magnesium, produced at the cathode? () Page 4 of 66

5 (c) A student wanted to use electrolysis to silver plate a metal spoon. (i) Give one reason why metal spoons are sometimes silver plated. () (ii) Diagram 2 shows the apparatus the student used. The student did not set the apparatus up correctly. Diagram 2 d.c. power supply The student found that the metal spoon eroded and a thin layer of copper formed on the pure silver electrode. Suggest two changes that the student must make to his apparatus to be able to silver plate the metal spoon. Give a reason for each change. (4) (iii) Why is it difficult to electroplate plastic spoons? () (Total 0 marks) Page 5 of 66

6 4 Fossil fuels contain carbon and hydrogen. (a) (i) Use the Chemistry Data Sheet to help you to answer this question. Complete the figure below to show the electronic structure of a carbon atom. () (ii) Complete the word equation for the oxidation of hydrogen. hydrogen + oxygen () (b) Coal is a fossil fuel. Coal contains the elements hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen and carbon. Name two products of burning coal that have an impact on the environment. What impact does each of the products you named have on the environment? (4) (Total 6 marks) 5 Crude oil is a mixture of many different chemical compounds. (a) Fuels, such as petrol (gasoline), can be produced from crude oil. (i) Fuels react with oxygen to release energy. Name the type of reaction that releases energy from a fuel. () Page 6 of 66

7 (ii) Fuels react with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide. The reaction of a fuel with oxygen can produce a different oxide of carbon. Name this different oxide of carbon and explain why it is produced. (2) (b) Most of the compounds in crude oil are hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons with the smallest molecules are very volatile. In this question you will be assessed on using good English, organising information clearly and using specialist terms where appropriate. Describe and explain how petrol is separated from the mixture of hydrocarbons in crude oil. Page 7 of 66

8 Use the diagram and your knowledge to answer this question. (6) (Total 9 marks) 6 The amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth s atmosphere has changed since the Earth was formed. The amount of carbon dioxide continues to change because of human activities. (a) Cement is produced when a mixture of calcium carbonate and clay is heated in a rotary kiln. The fuel mixture is a hydrocarbon and air. Hydrocarbons react with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide. Calcium carbonate decomposes to produce carbon dioxide. (i) Complete each chemical equation by writing the formula of the other product. (2) (ii) Hydrocarbons and calcium carbonate contain locked up carbon dioxide. What is locked up carbon dioxide? (2) Page 8 of 66

9 (b) Graph shows how the percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere changed in the last 4500 million years. Use information from Graph to answer these questions. (i) Describe how the percentage of carbon dioxide has changed in the last 4500 million years. (2) (ii) Give two reasons why the percentage of carbon dioxide has changed. (2) Page 9 of 66

10 (c) Graph 2 shows how the percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere changed in the last 250 years. Should we be concerned about this change in the percentage of carbon dioxide? Explain your answer. (2) (Tota 0 marks) Page 0 of 66

11 7 A mixture of petrol and air is burned in a car engine. Petrol is a mixture of alkanes. Air is a mixture of gases. The tables give information about the composition of petrol and the composition of air. Petrol Air Alkane Formula Gas Percentage (%) hexane C 6 H 4 nitrogen 78 heptane oxygen 2 octane C 8 H 8 carbon dioxide nonane C 9 H 20 decane C 0 H 22 Small amounts of other gases and water vapour (a) Use the information above to answer these questions. (i) Give the formula for heptane () (ii) Complete the general formula of alkanes. n = number of carbon atoms C n H () (b) Alkanes in petrol burn in air. The equations represent two reactions of hexane burning in air. Reaction 2C 6 H 4 + 9O 2 2CO 2 + 4H 2 O Reaction 2 2C 6 H 4 + 3O 2 2CO + 4H 2 O Reaction 2 produces a different carbon compound to Reaction. (i) Name the carbon compound produced in Reaction 2. () (ii) Give a reason why the carbon compounds produced are different. () Page of 66

12 (c) The table shows the percentages of some gases in the exhaust from a petrol engine. Name of gas Percentage (%) nitrogen 68 carbon dioxide 5 carbon monoxide.0 oxygen 0.75 nitrogen oxides 0.24 hydrocarbons sulfur dioxide other gases (i) What is the percentage of the other gases in the table? () (ii) What is the name of the compound that makes up most of the other gases? () (iii) Give a reason why sulfur dioxide is produced in a petrol engine. () (iv) State how nitrogen oxides are produced in a petrol engine. (2) Page 2 of 66

13 (d) Many scientists are concerned about the carbon dioxide released from burning fossil fuels such as petrol. Explain why. (2) (Total marks) 8 Petroleum diesel is a fuel made from crude oil. Biodiesel is a fuel made from vegetable oils. To make biodiesel, large areas of land are needed to grow crops from which the vegetable oils are extracted. Large areas of forest are cleared by burning the trees to provide more land for growing these crops. (a) Use this information and your knowledge and understanding to answer these questions. (i) Carbon neutral means that there is no increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Suggest why adverts claim that using biodiesel is carbon neutral. (2) Page 3 of 66

14 (ii) Explain why clearing large areas of forest has an environmental impact on the atmosphere. (2) (b) Why is there an increasing demand for biodiesel? () (c) Suggest why producing biodiesel from crops: (i) causes ethical concerns () (ii) causes economic concerns. () (Total 7 marks) Page 4 of 66

15 9 About 3000 million years ago, carbon dioxide was one of the main gases in the Earth s atmosphere. About 400 million years ago, plants and trees grew on most of the land. When the plants and trees died they were covered by sand and slowly decayed to form coal. (a) Describe and explain how the composition of the Earth s atmosphere was changed by the formation of coal. (3) (b) Today, coal is burned in power stations to release the energy needed by industry. Carbon dioxide, water and sulfur dioxide are produced when this coal is burned. Name three elements that are in this coal. (2) (c) In some power stations coal is mixed with calcium carbonate (limestone). The mixture is crushed before it is burned. (i) Many chemical reactions happen when this mixture is burned. The chemical equation represents one of these reactions. Balance the chemical equation. 2CaCO 3 (s) + 2SO 2 (g) + O 2 (g) CaSO 4 (s) + CO 2 (g) () Page 5 of 66

16 (ii) Explain how the use of calcium carbonate in the mixture: increases atmospheric pollution decreases atmospheric pollution. (4) (Total 0 marks) 0 There are two main types of diesel fuel used for cars: biodiesel, made from vegetable oils petroleum diesel, made from crude oil. (a) A scientist compared the viscosity of biodiesel with petroleum diesel at different temperatures. The scientist measured the time for the same volume of diesel to flow through a small hole in a cup. The scientist s results are plotted on the grid. (i) Draw a line of best fit for the biodiesel results. () Page 6 of 66

17 (ii) What conclusions can the scientist make about the viscosity of biodiesel compared with the viscosity of petroleum diesel at different temperatures? (2) (iii) Biodiesel may be less suitable than petroleum diesel as a fuel for cars. Use these results to suggest one reason why. () Page 7 of 66

18 (b) Biodiesel can be mixed with petroleum diesel to make a fuel for cars. In a car engine, the diesel fuel burns in air. The waste products leave the car engine through the car exhaust system. The bar chart compares the relative amounts of waste products made when three different types of diesel fuel burn in a car engine. Nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide cause a similar environmental impact. (i) What environmental impact do particulates from car exhaust systems cause? () (ii) What is the percentage reduction in particulates when using B00 instead of petroleum diesel? % () Page 8 of 66

19 (iii) Replacing petroleum diesel with biodiesel increases one type of environmental pollution. Use the bar chart and the information given to explain why. (2) (iv) A carbon neutral fuel does not add extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Is biodiesel a carbon neutral fuel? Use the bar chart and your knowledge to explain your answer. (2) (Total 0 marks) There is less carbon dioxide in the Earth s atmosphere now than there was in the Earth s early atmosphere. (a) The amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth s early atmosphere decreased because it was used by plants and algae for photosynthesis, dissolved in the oceans and formed fossil fuels. Give one other way that the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth s early atmosphere decreased. () Page 9 of 66

20 (b) Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. Describe the greenhouse effect. (4) Page 20 of 66

21 (c) The graphs in Figure show the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global average surface temperature since 900. Figure Calculate the percentage increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide from 975 to % () (d) What was the global average surface temperature in 980? Global average surface temperature = C () Page 2 of 66

22 (e) A student stated: The graphs show that increasing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes global temperature increases. Discuss why this statement is only partially true. (4) (Total marks) 2 In the last 200 years the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth s atmosphere has risen. Explain how a rise in carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere can decrease biodiversity. (Total 6 marks) Page 22 of 66

23 3 Electricity in the UK is generated in many ways. The figure below shows an undersea turbine. The undersea turbine uses tidal energy to generate electricity. alex-mit/istock/thinkstock (a) What is the original source of energy for tidal power schemes? () (b) Explain two advantages of using undersea tidal turbines to generate electricity rather than burning fossil fuels. (4) Page 23 of 66

24 (c) Some power stations burn wood instead of fossil fuels to generate electricity. A coal-burning power station burns 6 million tonnes of coal per year. Coal has an average energy value of MJ per kg. Wood chip from willow trees has an energy value of 3 MJ per kg. A hectare of agricultural land can produce 9 tonnes of dry willow wood per year. If this power station burned dry willow wood instead of coal, how much agricultural land would be needed to grow the willow? Amount of land needed = hectares (3) Page 24 of 66

25 (d) The table below shows the carbon dioxide emissions of four fuels used to generate electricity. Fuel Direct CO 2 emissions in kg per MWh Lifecycle CO 2 emissions in kg per MWh Coal Natural gas Oil Wood Direct CO 2 emissions are the amounts of carbon dioxide released when the fuel is burned. Lifecycle CO 2 emissions is the total amount of carbon dioxide released during all stages from fuel extraction to when the fuel has been used. Use the data from the table above to explain why wood is considered to be a low carbon dioxide emitting fuel. (2) (Total 0 marks) 4 This question is about copper. (a) Copper can be extracted by smelting copper-rich ores in a furnace. The equation for one of the reactions in the smelting process is: Cu 2 S(s) + O 2 (g) 2 Cu(s) + SO 2 (g) Explain why there would be an environmental problem if sulfur dioxide gas escaped into the atmosphere. (2) Page 25 of 66

26 (b) The impure copper produced by smelting is purified by electrolysis, as shown below. Copper atoms are oxidised at the positive electrode to Cu 2+ ions, as shown in the half equation. Cu(s) Cu 2+ (aq) + 2e (i) How does the half equation show that copper atoms are oxidised? () (ii) The Cu 2+ ions are attracted to the negative electrode, where they are reduced to produce copper atoms. Write a balanced half equation for the reaction at the negative electrode. () (iii) Suggest a suitable electrolyte for the electrolysis. () Page 26 of 66

27 (c) Copper metal is used in electrical appliances. Describe the bonding in a metal, and explain why metals conduct electricity. (4) (d) Soil near copper mines is often contaminated with low percentages of copper compounds. Phytomining is a new way to extract copper compounds from soil. Describe how copper compounds are extracted by phytomining. (3) Page 27 of 66

28 (e) A compound in a copper ore has the following percentage composition by mass: 55.6% copper, 6.4% iron, 28.0% sulfur. Calculate the empirical formula of the compound. Relative atomic masses (A r ): S = 32; Fe = 56; Cu = 63.5 You must show all of your working. Empirical formula = (4) (Total 6 marks) 5 Methane (CH 4 ) is used as a fuel. (a) The displayed structure of methane is: Draw a ring around a part of the displayed structure that represents a covalent bond. () Page 28 of 66

29 (b) Why is methane a compound? Tick ( ) one box. Methane contains atoms of two elements, combined chemically. Methane is not in the periodic table. Methane is a mixture of two different elements. () (c) Methane burns in oxygen. (i) The diagram below shows the energy level diagram for the complete combustion of methane. Draw and label arrows on the diagram to show: the activation energy the enthalpy change, ΔH. (2) (ii) Complete and balance the symbol equation for the complete combustion of methane. CH 4 + CO 2 + (2) Page 29 of 66

30 (iii) Explain why the incomplete combustion of methane is dangerous. (2) (iv) Explain why, in terms of the energy involved in bond breaking and bond making, the combustion of methane is exothermic. (3) Page 30 of 66

31 (d) Methane reacts with chlorine in the presence of sunlight. The equation for this reaction is: Some bond dissociation energies are given in the table. Bond Bond dissociation energy in kj per mole C H 43 C Cl 327 Cl Cl 243 H Cl 432 (i) Show that the enthalpy change, ΔH, for this reaction is 03 kj per mole. (3) Page 3 of 66

32 (ii) Methane also reacts with bromine in the presence of sunlight. This reaction is less exothermic than the reaction between methane and chlorine. The enthalpy change, ΔH, is 45 kj per mole. What is a possible reason for this? Tick ( ) one box. CH 3 Br has a lower boiling point than CH 3 Cl The C Br bond is weaker than the C Cl bond. The H Cl bond is weaker than the H Br bond. Chlorine is more reactive than bromine. () (Total 5 marks) 6 Sulfur is a non-metal. Sulfur burns in the air to produce sulfur dioxide, SO 2 (a) Why is it important that sulfur dioxide is not released into the atmosphere? Tick ( ) one box. Sulfur dioxide causes acid rain. Sulfur dioxide causes global dimming. Sulfur dioxide causes global warming. () Page 32 of 66

33 (b) Sulfur dioxide dissolves in water. What colour is universal indicator in a solution of sulfur dioxide? Give a reason for your answer. (2) (c) Sulfur dioxide is a gas at room temperature. The bonding in sulfur dioxide is covalent. Explain, in terms of its structure and bonding, why sulfur dioxide has a low boiling point. (3) Page 33 of 66

34 (d) In this question you will be assessed on using good English, organising information clearly and using specialist terms where appropriate. Sulfur dioxide is produced when fossil fuels are burned. It is important that sulfur dioxide is not released into the atmosphere. Three of the methods used to remove sulfur dioxide from gases produced when fossil fuels are burned are: wet gas desulfurisation ( W) dry gas desulfurisation ( D) seawater gas desulfurisation ( S). Information about the three methods is given in the bar chart and in Table and Table 2. Method of removing sulfur dioxide Table Method Material used How material is obtained W Calcium carbonate, CaCO 3 Quarrying D Calcium oxide, CaO Thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate: CaCO 3 CaO + CO 2 S Seawater From the sea Table 2 Method W D S What is done with waste material Solid waste is sold for use in buildings. Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. Solid waste is sent to landfill. Liquid waste is returned to the sea. Page 34 of 66

35 Evaluate the three methods of removing sulfur dioxide from waste gases. Compare the three methods and give a justified conclusion. (6) (Total 2 marks) Page 35 of 66

36 7 Scientists study the atmosphere on planets and moons in the Solar System to understand how the Earth s atmosphere has changed. (a) Millions of years ago the Earth s atmosphere was probably just like that of Mars today. The table shows data about the atmosphere of Mars and Earth today. Mars today Earth today nitrogen 3% nitrogen 78% oxygen trace oxygen 2% water trace water trace Carbon dioxide 95% Carbon dioxide trace Average surface temperature 23 C Average surface temperature 5 C The percentages of some gases in the Earth s atmosphere of millions of years ago have changed to the percentages in the Earth s atmosphere today. For two of these gases describe how the percentages have changed and suggest what caused this change. (2) Page 36 of 66

37 (b) Titan is the largest moon of the planet Saturn. Titan has an atmosphere that contains mainly nitrogen. Methane is the other main gas. Main gases in Titan's atmosphere Percentage (%) Boiling point in C Nitrogen Methane 5 64 Average surface temperature 78 C When it rains on Titan, it rains methane! Use the information above and your knowledge and understanding to explain why. (2) (c) Ultraviolet radiation from the Sun produces simple alkenes, such as ethene (C 2 H 4 ) and propene (C 3 H 6 ) from methane in Titan s atmosphere. State the general formula for alkenes. () (Total 5 marks) 8 Saturated hydrocarbons, for example methane and octane, are often used as fuels. (a) Methane can be represented as: (i) The formula of methane is. () Page 37 of 66

38 (ii) Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete the sentence. In a saturated hydrocarbon molecule all of the bonds are double. ionic. single. () (iii) Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete the sentence. The homologous series that contains methane and octane is called the alcohols. alkanes. alkenes. () (b) (i) The complete combustion of petrol produces carbon dioxide, water vapour and sulfur dioxide. Name three elements petrol must contain (3) (ii) The exhaust gases from cars can contain oxides of nitrogen. Complete the sentence. Nitrogen in the oxides of nitrogen comes from. () (iii) The sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen from cars cause an environmental problem. Name the problem and describe one effect of the problem. Name of problem Effect of problem (2) (c) When a fuel burns without enough oxygen, there is incomplete combustion. One gaseous product of incomplete combustion is carbon monoxide. Name one solid product of incomplete combustion. () Page 38 of 66

39 (d) A student investigated how well different hydrocarbon fuels would heat up 00 g of water. Her hypothesis was: The more carbon atoms there are in a molecule of any fuel, the better the fuel is. The apparatus the student used is shown in the diagram. She burned each hydrocarbon fuel for 2 minutes. Her results are shown in the table. Name of hydrocarbon fuel Number of carbon atoms in a molecule of hydrocarbon fuel Temperature change of water in C after 2 minutes Temperature change per g of fuel burned Observations Pentane no smoke Hexane very small amount of smoke Octane small amount of smoke Decane large amount of smoke Dodecane very large amount of smoke The student investigated only hydrocarbons. Look carefully at her results. How well do the student s results support her hypothesis? The more carbon atoms there are in a molecule of any fuel, the better the fuel is. Page 39 of 66

40 Give reasons for your answer. (4) (e) A mol sample of a hydrocarbon was burned in excess oxygen. The products were 3.60 g of water and 6.60 g of carbon dioxide. (i) Calculate the number of moles of carbon dioxide produced. Relative atomic masses: C = 2; O = 6. Moles of carbon dioxide = (2) (ii) When the hydrocarbon was burned 0.20 mol of water were produced. How many moles of hydrogen atoms are there in 0.20 mol of water? Moles of hydrogen atoms = () Page 40 of 66

41 (iii) The amount of hydrocarbon burned was mol. Use this information and your answers to parts (e) (i) and (e) (ii) to calculate the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon. If you could not answer parts (e) (i) or (e) (ii) use the values of 0.20 moles carbon dioxide and 0.50 moles hydrogen. These are not the answers to parts (e) (i) and (e) (ii). Formula = (2) (Total 9 marks) 9 This information about diesel was printed in a magazine. Almost all of the crops that we eat can be converted into fuel for cars. Vegetable oils can be used as biodiesel. Diesel from crude oil is called fossil diesel. When either biodiesel or fossil diesel burn they both produce similar amounts of carbon dioxide. Both types of diesel produce carbon monoxide. However, biodiesel produces fewer carbon particles and less sulfur dioxide. (a) Carbon monoxide can be produced when diesel burns in a car engine. Explain how. (2) Page 4 of 66

42 (b) Use the information at the start of this question and your knowledge and understanding to evaluate the use of biodiesel compared with fossil diesel as a fuel for cars. Remember to give a conclusion to your evaluation. (5) (Total 7 marks) Page 42 of 66

43 20 Petroleum diesel is produced from crude oil. Most vehicles that use petroleum diesel as fuel can also use biodiesel or a mixture of these two fuels. In the UK (in 200) there must be 5 % biodiesel in all petroleum diesel fuel. Biodiesel is produced from plant oils such as soya. The crops used to produce biodiesel can also be used to feed humans. The benefit that biodiesel is carbon neutral is outweighed by the increasing demand for crops. This increasing demand is causing forests to be burnt to provide land for crops to produce biodiesel. Only a huge fall in the price of petroleum diesel would halt the increasing use of biodiesel. The graph shows the average percentage change in exhaust emissions from vehicles using different mixtures of petroleum diesel and biodiesel. There is no difference in carbon dioxide emissions for all mixtures of petroleum diesel and biodiesel. Use the information and your knowledge and understanding to evaluate the use of plant oils to produce biodiesel. Remember to give a conclusion to your evaluation. Page 43 of 66

44 (5) (Total 5 marks) Page 44 of 66

45 Mark schemes (a) N 2 + 2O 2 2NO 2 correct formulae for reactants (b) ( 00) correct balancing correct values read from graph allow ecf from readings from graph = 66.9(%) allow 66.9 shown without working for the 3 calculation marks incorrect number of sig. figs max 2 marks (c) less acid rain or fewer respiratory problems in humans allow improved air quality [6] 2 (a) any one from: not enough evidence or proof allow no evidence or no proof (life and the Earth were created) billions of years ago allow a long time ago ignore different beliefs or no one was there. Page 45 of 66

46 (b) Marks awarded for this answer will be determined by the Quality of Written Communication (QWC) as well as the standard of the scientific response. Examiners should also refer to the information in the Marking Guidance and apply a best fit approach to the marking. 0 marks No relevant content Level ( 2 marks) Statements based on diagrams Level 2 (3 4 marks) Description of how one change occurred Level 3 (5 6 marks) Descriptions of how at least two changes occurred Examples of chemistry points made in the response could include: Main changes oxygen increased because plants / algae developed and used carbon dioxide for photosynthesis / growth producing oxygen; carbon dioxide decreased because of this carbon dioxide decreased because oceans formed and dissolved / absorbed carbon dioxide; carbon dioxide became locked up in sedimentary / carbonate rocks and / or fossil fuels oceans formed because the Earth / water vapour cooled and water vapour in the atmosphere condensed continents formed because the Earth cooled forming a supercontinent / Pangaea which formed the separate continents volcanoes reduced because the Earth cooled forming a crust. Other changes nitrogen has formed because ammonia in the Earth s early atmosphere reacted with oxygen / denitrifying bacteria. 6 [7] 3 (a) more than one line from test negates the mark Page 46 of 66

47 (b) (i) place a lighted splint at the mouth of the tube there is a squeaky pop dependent on correct test (ii) hydrogen is less reactive than magnesium accept converse accept magnesium is too reactive (c) (i) any one from: to improve appearance or make it look nice to prevent corrosion to make it more durable cheaper than solid silver (ii) solution must be silver nitrate or contain silver ions otherwise copper will be deposited or silver will not be deposited spoon must be the negative electrode / cathode because silver ions have a positive charge or go to negative electrode or are discharged at the negative electrode. (iii) because (plastic is an) insulator or does not conduct electricity accept does not contain mobile electrons [0] 4 (a) (i) 2,4 drawn (as dots / crosses / e ) (ii) Water (vapour) / steam allow hydrogen oxide / H 2 O do not accept hydroxide Page 47 of 66

48 (b) any two pairs from: carbon dioxide () causes global warming () or allow greenhouse effect / climate change / sea level rise / melting of polar ice caps carbon (particles) / soot () allow particulates causes global dimming () or carbon monoxide () is toxic () or sulfur dioxide () causes acid rain () allow blocks out sunlight / smog / prevents plant growth / causes breathing difficulties allow kills plants / erosion / acidifies water 4 [6] 5 (a) (i) exothermic accept combustion allow burning or oxidation or redox (ii) carbon monoxide / CO (is produced) allow monoxide (is produced) ignore carbon oxide because there is incomplete / partial combustion (of the fuel) accept because there is insufficient oxygen / air (to burn the fuel) (b) Marks awarded for this answer will be determined by the Quality of Written Communication (QWC) as well as the standard of the scientific response. Examiners should also refer to the information in the Marking guidance. 0 marks No relevant content. Level (-2 marks) There is a statement that crude oil is heated or that substances are cooled. However there is little detail and any description may be confused or inaccurate. Page 48 of 66

49 Level 2 (3-4 marks) There is some description of heating / evaporating crude oil and either fractions have different boiling points or there is an indication of a temperature difference in the column. Level 3 (5-6 marks) There is a reasonable explanation of how petrol is or fractions are separated from crude oil using evaporating and condensing. If cracking is given as a preliminary or subsequent process to fractional distillation then ignore. However, if cracking / catalyst is given as part of the process, maximum is level 2. Examples of chemistry points made in the response could include: Some / most of the hydrocarbons (or petrol) evaporate / form vapours or gases When some of / a fraction of the hydrocarbons (or petrol) cool to their boiling point they condense Hydrocarbons (or petrol) that have (relatively) low boiling points and are collected near the top of the fractionating column or hydrocarbons with (relatively) high boiling points are collected near the bottom of the fractionating column The process is fractional distillation Heat the crude oil / mixture of hydrocarbons or crude oil / mixture is heated to about 350 C Some of the hydrocarbons remain as liquids Liquids flow to the bottom of the fractionating column Vapours / gases rise up the fractionating column Vapours / gases cool as they rise up the fractionating column The condensed fraction (or petrol) separates from the vapours / gases and flows out through a pipe Some of the hydrocarbons remain as vapours / gases Some vapours / gases rise out of the top of the fractionating column There is a temperature gradient in the fractionating column or the fractionating column is cool at the top and hot at the bottom 6 [9] 6 (a) (i) H 2 O must be formula Page 49 of 66

50 (ii) CaO must be formula carbon dioxide from the air / (Earth s early) atmosphere it = carbon (dioxide) accept carbon dioxide from millions of years ago formed (sedimentary) rocks or fossil fuels ignore trapped / stored (b) (i) decreases rapidly at first it = carbon (dioxide) then slowly or levels off allow both marks if the description is correct using either rapidly or slowly allow correct use of figures for either marking point if no other mark awarded, allow CO 2 decreased for mark (ii) any two from: it = carbon (dioxide) accept photosynthesis used by plants dissolved in oceans locked up in fossil fuels or formed fossil fuels locked up in rocks or formed rocks 2 (c) (yes) it = percentage of carbon (dioxide) ignore yes or no because the percentage of carbon dioxide is increasing which causes global warming (to increase) allow (carbon dioxide) causes greenhouse effect/climate change Page 50 of 66

51 (ii) C n H 2n+2 or (no) because the percentage of carbon dioxide is low () compared to millions of years ago () allow global warming can be caused by other factors (e.g. Sun / water vapour / methane) [0] 7 (a) (i) C 7 H 6 mark answer line first answer may be given in the table (b) (i) carbon monoxide do not accept carbon oxide do not accept water ignore CO (ii) because of partial / incomplete combustion (in reaction 2) or complete combustion (in reaction ) allow because there is less / insufficient oxygen (in reaction 2) or sufficient oxygen (in reaction ) allow different amounts of oxygen used (in the reactions) or 9O 2 (in reaction ) and 3O 2 (in reaction 2) ignore air (c) (i) 5 (%) ignore units (ii) (iii) (ii) water (vapour)/steam allow H 2 O / OH 2 / hydrogen oxide sulfur in petrol / crude oil (reacts with oxygen) it = sulfur dioxide because nitrogen and oxygen (are in the air and) react allow nitrogen and oxygen burn accept nitrogen + oxygen nitrogen oxide or symbol equation ignore air at high temperature (inside a petrol engine) allow heat / hot (engine) Page 5 of 66

52 (d) because carbon dioxide / it causes global warming or allow because carbon dioxide / it causes greenhouse effect / climate change because carbon dioxide / it has an impact on oceans because this carbon dioxide / carbon / it was locked up (in fossil fuels) or because the percentage/amount of carbon dioxide / it in the atmosphere is increasing [] 8 (a) (i) use of carbon throughout = max burning biodiesel releases CO 2 ignore burning trees CO 2 is absorbed / used by the crops/plants (used to produce the biodiesel) allow CO 2 absorbed / used by trees (ii) allow use of carbon for carbon dioxide throughout increases CO 2 / greenhouse effect accept causes global warming OR allow causes climate change less CO 2 is absorbed (from atmosphere) ignore other correct effects because burning trees releases CO 2 accept fewer trees to absorb CO 2 or crops / plants do not absorb as much CO 2 as trees OR because there is less photosynthesis ignore habitats / biodiversity if no other mark awarded global dimming because of smoke / particles gains mark Page 52 of 66

53 (b) any one from: ignore carbon neutral / cost / less harmful / environmentally friendly crude oil / fossil fuel is running out / non-renewable allow biodiesel is renewable / sustainable demand for fuels / energy is increasing ignore demand for biodiesel is increasing new legislation / protocols (c) (i) uses crops / land that could be used for food allow destroys habitats or reduces biodiversity ignore cost (ii) increases the cost of food / land ignore cost of machinery / process ignore cheaper to produce biodiesel [7] 9 (a) carbon dioxide decreased (by plants / trees) allow plants / trees absorbed carbon dioxide oxygen increased (by plants / trees) allow plants / trees released oxygen if neither of these marks awarded allow plants / trees photosynthesise for mark because coal locks up / traps / stores carbon dioxide / carbon allow trees locked up carbon dioxide / carbon (b) carbon / C hydrogen / H sulfur / S all 3 correct 2 marks or 2 correct mark (c) (i) 2 2 allow H 2 ignore oxygen balancing must be correct do not accept changed formulae 2 Page 53 of 66

54 (ii) increases atmospheric pollution carbon dioxide / CO 2 released from the (thermal) decomposition of calcium carbonate or accept causes global warming or CO 2 is a greenhouse gas description of this decomposition or equation ignore sulfur dioxide and effects in this part decreases atmospheric pollution sulfur dioxide / SO 2 is removed accept less acid rain produced by reaction with calcium oxide or calcium carbonate accept neutralisation or forms calcium sulfate [0] 0 (a) (i) a reasonable attempt at a smooth curve allow a curve which is close to but does not necessarily touch all points (ii) any two from: allow thicker / thinner / runny for viscous biodiesel is more viscous than petroleum diesel at all / lower temperatures biodiesel as the temperature increases the viscosity decreases or vice versa petroleum diesel the viscosity does not change if no other mark awarded allow mark for any correct conclusion based on time or rate of flow 2 (iii) does not flow as easily (through pipes / engine) allow could form a solid / block pipes / engine at low temperatures or needs a high temperature to flow allow more difficult to vaporise / ignite ignore burning ignore references to viscosity Page 54 of 66

55 (b) (i) global dimming (ii) 56 (%) allow correct description (iii) (iv) (increases) acid rain because there is more nitrogen oxide(s) no ignore sulfur dioxide if no other mark awarded allow mark for nitrogen oxide(s) given answer yes or no does not gain credit because the marks are for an explanation ignore references to petroleum diesel allow carbon for carbon dioxide because carbon dioxide (26%) is released / produced this will not all be absorbed by photosynthesis / growing plants for biodiesel OR yes accept growing plants / farming uses machinery / fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide because although carbon dioxide (26%) is released / produced () this was absorbed by photosynthesis / growing plants (for biodiesel) () allow this will be absorbed by photosynthesis / growing plants for biodiesel [0] (a) sediment / limestone formation from carbonates (b) short wavelength radiation passes through atmosphere to Earth s surface Earth s surface radiates different wavelengths which are absorbed by greenhouse gases to produce temperature increase allow CH 4 H 2 O or CO 2 Page 55 of 66

56 (c) 3.8 % allow values in the range 3.0 to 5.0 (d) 5.08 ( C) allow values in the range (e) correlation between CO 2 levels and temperature despite short-term variations of temperature supported by values from graph which show correlation cannot determine causality from this data or possible causality as increasing use of fossil fuels since 900 has caused accelerated temperature increase [] 2 Level 3 (5 6 marks): A full explanation is given that is coherent and logically structured, linking effect of increase in carbon dioxide to climate change and effects on biodiversity. Level 2 (3 4 marks): An attempt is made to link the effects of rising carbon dioxide levels to climate change and biodiversity. The logic may be inconsistent at times but builds towards a coherent explanation. Level ( 2 marks): Discrete relevant points made. The logic may be unclear and attempts at reasoning may not be consistent. 0 marks: No relevant content. Indicative content rise in carbon dioxide increases atmospheric temperature / causes global warming global warming causes extreme weather patterns such as rise in sea levels increased or decreased rainfall frequency of storms / droughts rise in sea levels means habitats will change due to flooding rise in sea levels could increase salt in soil increased rainfall will increase water levels severity of storms / droughts could affect photosynthesis consequences of changes are loss of or damage to habitats which will affect animal and plant distributions by increasing migration or species dying off which decreases biodiversity [6] 3 (a) gravity (of moon and sun) Page 56 of 66

57 (b) any two from: mark for statement, mark for correctly linked reason tidal energy is renewable () so won t run out like fossil fuels () or doesn t emit carbon dioxide so won t contribute to global warming / climate change or doesn t emit oxides of sulfur or nitrogen so doesn t cause acid rain or doesn t use fossil fuels so less impact on environment of extraction / transport or (c) (d) doesn t produce particulates so less effect on health / environment coal consumption per year = million = MJ hectare of willow will produce = MJ per year so need = (hectares) allow with no working shown for 3 marks although has higher direct emissions than other fuels Max. 4 it has much lower lifetime emissions [0] 4 (a) because sulfur dioxide causes acid rain which kills fish / aquatic life or dissolves / damages statues / stonework or kills / stunts growth of trees if no other mark awarded then award mark for sulfur dioxide is toxic or causes breathing difficulties. Page 57 of 66

58 (b) (i) electrons are lost (ii) (iii) Cu e Cu allow Cu 2+ Cu 2e ignore state symbols copper sulfate allow any ionic copper compound (c) (d) (lattice of) positive ions delocalised electrons accept sea of electrons (electrostatic) attraction between the positive ions and the electrons electrons can move through the metal / structure or can flow allow electrons can carry charge through the metal / structure if wrong bonding named or described or attraction between oppositely charged ions then do not award M or M3 MAX 2 (copper compounds are absorbed / taken up by) plants allow crops which are burned the ash contains the copper compounds do not award M3 if the ash contains copper (metal) (e) / A r 55.6 / / / 32 moles ratio 3 3 formula Cu 3 FeS 3 award 4 marks for Cu 3 FeS 3 with some correct working award 3 marks for Cu 3 FeS 3 with no working if the answer is not Cu 3 FeS 3 award up to 3 marks for correct steps from the table apply ecf if the student has inverted the fractions award 3 marks for an answer of CuFe 3 S 4 [6] Page 58 of 66

59 5 (a) circle round any one (or more) of the covalent bonds any correct indication of the bond the line between letters (b) Methane contains atoms of two elements, combined chemically (c) (i) activation energy labelled from level of reagents to highest point of curve ignore arrowheads enthalpy change labelled from reagents to products arrowhead must go from reagents to products only (ii) 2 O 2 (iii) (iv) 2 H 2 O if not fully correct, award mark for all formulae correct. ignore state symbols carbon monoxide is made this combines with the blood / haemoglobin or prevents oxygen being carried in the blood / round body or kills you or is toxic or poisonous dependent on first marking point energy is taken in / required to break bonds accept bond breaking is endothermic energy is given out when bonds are made accept bond making is exothermic the energy given out is greater than the energy taken in this mark only awarded if both of previous marks awarded Page 59 of 66

60 (d) (i) energy to break bonds = 895 calculation with no explanation max = 2 energy from making bonds = (= 03) or energy to break bonds = 656 energy from making bonds = (= 03) allow: bonds broken bonds made = = -03 for 3 marks. (ii) The C Br bond is weaker than the C Cl bond [5] 6 (a) Sulfur dioxide causes acid rain. (b) red / orange / yellow do not accept any other colours because sulfur dioxide (when in solution) is an acid (c) (there are) weak forces (of attraction) do not accept any reference to covalent bonds breaking between the molecules do not accept any other particles (these) take little energy to overcome award third mark only if first mark given Page 60 of 66

61 (d) 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 No relevant content Level ( 2 marks) A relevant comment is made about the data. Level 2 (3 4 marks) Relevant comparisons have been made, and an attempt made at a conclusion. Level 3 (5 6 marks) Relevant, detailed comparisons made and a justified conclusion given. examples of the points made in the response effectiveness W removes the most sulfur dioxide D removes the least sulfur dioxide material used Both W and D use calcium carbonate Calcium carbonate is obtained by quarrying which will create scars on landscape / destroy habitats D requires thermal decomposition, this requires energy D produces carbon dioxide which may cause global warming / climate change S uses sea water, this is readily available / cheap waste materials W product can be sold / is useful W makes carbon dioxide which may cause global warming / climate change D waste fill landfill sites S returned to sea / may pollute sea / easy to dispose of 6 [2] Page 6 of 66

62 7 (a) any two from: asks for cause therefore no marks for just describing the change must link reason to a correct change in a gas carbon dioxide has decreased due to: accept idea of used to indicate a decrease plants / microorganisms / bacteria / vegetation / trees photosynthesis ignore respiration locked up in (sedimentary) rocks / carbonates / fossil fuels dissolved in oceans ignore volcanoes oxygen has increased due to: accept idea of given out / produced plants / bacteria / microorganisms / vegetation / trees photosynthesis ignore respiration nitrogen increased due to: accept idea of given out / produced ammonia reacted with oxygen (b) bacteria / micro organisms ignore (increase in) use of fossil fuels / deforestation (because methane s) boiling point is greater than the average / surface temperature or Titan s (average / surface) temperature is below methane s boiling point ignore references to nitrogen or water any methane that evaporates will condense accept boils for evaporates accept cooling and produce rain for condensing 2 (c) C n H 2n [5] 8 (a) (i) CH 4 allow H 4 C do not allow lower-case h do not allow superscript Page 62 of 66

63 (ii) (iii) single alkanes (b) (i) carbon / C any order hydrogen / H allow phonetic spelling sulfur / sulphur / S (ii) (iii) air / atmosphere acid rain damages trees / plants or kills aquatic organisms or damages buildings / statues or causes respiratory problems allow harmful to living things (c) carbon / C accept soot / particulates / charcoal (d) any four from: (supports hypothesis) because when the fuel contained more carbon the temperature of the water went up more / faster (in 2 minutes) (does not support hypothesis as) temperature change per gram decreases as the number of carbons increases (does not support hypothesis) because the more carbon in the fuel the more smoke or the dirtier / sootier it is only tested hydrocarbons / alkanes / fuels with between 5 and 2 carbon atoms valid, justified, conclusion accept converse statements 4 (e) (i) 0.5 (ii) 0.4(0) correct answer with or without working gains 2 marks if answer incorrect, M r carbon dioxide = 44 gains mark allow / 0.24 / (ecf from M r of 28) for mark 2 Page 63 of 66

64 C 4 H 0 mark (iii) C 3 H 8 correct formula with or without working scores 2 marks 0.5 / 0.05 = 3 allow ecf from (e)(i) and 0.4 / 0.05 = 8 () allow ecf from (e)(ii) allow mark for correct empirical formula from their values If use fall-back-values: 0.50 / 0.05 = 0 and 0.20 / 0.05 = 4 mark if just find ratio of C to H using fall-back values, get C 2 H 5 allow mark 2 [9] 9 (a) carbon / diesel / it reacts / burns in oxygen / air limited supply (of oxygen / air) accept incomplete combustion 2C + O 2 2CO or C + CO 2 2CO gains 2 marks Page 64 of 66

65 (b) any four from: accept converse statements for fossil diesel. ignore cost / ease of manufacture / usage issues for biodiesel: less global dimming (because fewer carbon particles) less acid rain (because less sulfur dioxide) if neither point awarded, fewer carbon particles and less sulfur dioxide = mark renewable resource / sustainable accept fossil fuel / diesel supplies are limited use waste vegetable oils / fats vegetables / plants absorbed carbon dioxide / carbon neutral accept fossil fuel / diesel releases locked up carbon / is not carbon neutral uses land which could be used to produce food third world countries can produce bio diesel biodegrades easily more NOx released justified conclusion 4 [7] Page 65 of 66

66 20 any four from: Arguments for biodiesel max three from: sustainable / renewable to gain 4 marks both pros and cons should be given (carbon neutral) absorbs CO 2 when growing / during photosynthesis burning biodiesel produces low amounts particulates / carbon monoxide allow burning biodiesel produces little / low amount of global dimming ignore sulfur dioxide can use waste vegetable oils / fats (from food industry) or can use waste plant material can be used to conserve crude oil (instead of / mixed with petroleum diesel) produced by a low energy / temperature process biodegrades (easily) accept produced by a low tech process ignore engine effects Arguments against biodiesel max three from: creates food shortages accept price of food increases deforestation to plant more crops leads to loss of habitat / biodiversity or deforestation leads to a reduction in absorption of CO 2 allow burning trees increases CO 2 allow deforestation increases global warming burning biodiesel produces high amounts of nitrogen oxides allow increases acid rain crops takes time to grow allow crops can fail vast areas of land needed to grow crops 4 conclusion supported by the argument presented, which must give added value to the points for and against given above [5] Page 66 of 66