Centre Number Candidate Number Name

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

International General Certificate of Secondary Education
CHEMISTRY 0620/06
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical
May/June 2003

1 hour
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1 Look at the diagrams of common laboratory apparatus.

mortar [I]
A

stirrer or stirring rod [I]

C tripod [I]

bunsen burner [I]

D

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(a) Complete the empty boxes to identify the pieces of apparatus labelled. [4]

(b) What name is given to the separation method in C?

filtration
......................................................................................................................................[1]

(c) Which apparatus would be most suitable to obtain crystals from an aqueous solution of
copper(II) sulphate?

D or describe process - liquid is evaporated to obtain crystals

......................................................................................................................................[1]

2 A student carried out an experiment to investigate the speed of the reaction between sodium
thiosulphate and dilute hydrochloric acid.

Na2S2O3 + 2HCl → 2NaCl + S + H2O + SO2

Experiment 1

By using a measuring cylinder, 50 cm3 of sodium thiosulphate solution was poured into a
100 cm3 beaker. The beaker was placed on a cross drawn on a piece of paper. 10 cm3 of
hydrochloric acid was added to the beaker and the timer started.

eye

10 cm3 of hydrochloric acid

aqueous sodium
beaker thiosulphate

paper with cross

marked on it

The time was taken until the cross could not be seen. The time was recorded in the table.

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Experiments 2, 3, 4 and 5

Experiment 1 was repeated using different volumes of sodium thiosulphate as shown in the
table. All experiments were carried out at 25 °C.

Table of results

volume of sodium volume of time for cross to

Experiment
thiosulphate/cm3 water/cm3 disappear/s

1 50 0 45

2 40 10 60

3 30 20 80

4 20 30 130

5 10 40 255

(a) Why does the cross on the paper disappear?

the solution goes cloudy or turbid because a precipitate forms of sulphur

..........................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................[2]

(b) Why was the total volume of solution kept constant?

fair test because the beaker will contain the same depth of mixture
..........................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................[1]

(c) In which order should the water, hydrochloric acid and sodium thiosulphate solution be
added to the beaker?

sodium thiosulphate
first ...................................................................................................................................

water
second ..............................................................................................................................

acid
last ................................................................................................................................[1]

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(d) (i) Plot the results on the grid below. Draw a smooth line graph and label it 25 °C. [5]

50

40

30

volume of sodium
thiosulphate / cm3 50°C
25°C

20

10

0 50 100 150 200 250 300

time / s

(ii) Sketch on the grid the graph you would expect if the experiments were repeated at
50 °C. Label this graph. [2]

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(e) The experiments were repeated using a 250 cm3 beaker instead of a 100 cm3 beaker.
Suggest how the results would differ. Explain your answer.
I00cm3 250cm3
same volume in each beaker
..........................................................................................................................................

Answer the time will be longer [I] because the depth of liquid is less so the
..........................................................................................................................................

reaction time will need to produce more sulphur to obscure the cross
..........................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................[2]

3 A student investigated the redox reaction between potassium iodate(V) and iodide ions. Two
experiments were carried out.

Experiment 1

A burette was filled up to the 0.0 cm3 mark with the solution A of sodium thiosulphate. By
using a measuring cylinder, a 10 cm3 sample of the solution B of potassium iodate(V) was
added into a conical flask. A 10 cm3 sample of dilute sulphuric acid was added to the flask
followed by 20 cm3 of aqueous potassium iodide.
Solution A was added slowly to the flask until there was a pale yellow colour in the contents
of the flask. Starch solution was then added into the flask and the colour changed to blue-
black. Solution A was added to the flask until the colour just disappeared. Use the burette
diagram to record the volume in the table.

final burette reading / cm3

16

17

18

Experiment 2

Experiment 1 was repeated using solution C of potassium iodate(V) instead of solution B.

Use the burette diagrams to record the volumes in the table and complete the table.

initial burette reading / cm3 final burette reading / cm3

16 24

17 25

18 26

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Table of results

Burette readings/cm3

Experiment 1 Experiment 2

I7.2 [I]
Final reading
24.5 [I]
Initial reading 0.0 I6.9 [I]
Difference I7.2 7.6 [4] [I]
The reaction of the mixture of potassium iodate(V), sulphuric acid and potassium iodide in
the flask produces iodine. Sodium thiosulphate then reacts with the iodine.

(a) (i) In which Experiment was the greatest volume of aqueous sodium thiosulphate
used?

Experiment I
...............................................................................................................................[1]

(ii) Compare the volumes of sodium thiosulphate used in Experiments 1 and 2.

In experiment I more than twice the volume in experiment 2

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...............................................................................................................................[1]

(iii) Suggest an explanation for the difference in the volumes.

Solution B was more than twice the concentration of solution C.
...................................................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................................[2] [I]
(iv) Predict the volume of solution A which would be needed to react completely if
Experiment 1 was repeated with 20.0 cm3 of the solution of potassium iodate.
Explain your prediction.
3
I7.2 x 2 = 34.4 cm
volume of solution A ................................................................................................. [2]
using twice the volume of potassium iodate produces twice
explanation ...............................................................................................................
amount of iodine, which in turn will need twice the volume of
...............................................................................................................................[3]
thiosulphate
(b) Suggest the reason starch solution was added.

I indicator 2 easier to see 3 makes titration more accurate

.......................................................................................................................................... [2]
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4 A mixture of two solid compounds D and E was analysed. Solid D was a zinc salt which is
soluble in water. Solid E was an insoluble metal carbonate. The tests on the mixture and
some of the observations are in the following table.
Complete the observations in the table.

tests observations

(a) About half of the mixture of D and E

was placed in a test-tube. The
mixture was heated
(b) The rest of the mixture of D and E
was added to distilled water in a
boiling tube. The contents of the
tube were filtered. The filtrate and
the residue were kept for the
following tests.
test on residue
green to black suggest copper(II ) compounds
condensation formed water given off
From above D is a soluble zinc salt. It
will dissolve and be the filtrate. E will
be the insoluble metal carbonate - the
residue

(c) The residue was transferred from the

filter paper in to a test-tube. About
3 cm3 of dilute sulphuric acid was
added. The gas was tested with
limewater.
bubbles, fizzing or effervescence
........................................................................ [I]
limewater goes milky
........................................................................ [I]
....................................................................[2]

The solution obtained in (c) was divided

into two equal portions.

(d) (i) To the first portion was added

excess aqueous sodium
hydroxide, a little at a time. pale blue precipitate

(ii) To the second portion was [I] [I]

added excess aqueous
ammonia, a little at a time. blue precipitate
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deep blue or royal blue solution [I]

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tests observations

test on filtrate

(e) The filtrate from (b) was divided

into three approximately equal
portions.

(i) To the first portion were added

drops of aqueous sodium
hydroxide, a little at a time with
shaking. white [I] precipitate [I]
........................................................................

....................................................................[2]

Excess aqueous sodium

hydroxide was added. dissolves [I] to a colourless solution
....................................................................[1]

(ii) To the second portion was

added excess aqueous white [I] precipitate [I]
........................................................................
ammonia a little at a time.
dissolves [I] to a colourless solution
........................................................................

....................................................................[3]

(iii) To the third portion were added

drops of dilute hydrochloric acid
and aqueous barium chloride. white precipitate

(f) What conclusions can you draw about the identity of solid D?

is hydrated [I] (zinc) sulphate [I]

D..........................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................[2]

(g) What conclusions can you draw about the identity of the cation in solid E?

Copper [I] only

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but Cu
2+ [2]
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5 An experiment was carried out using the apparatus below.

20 40 60 80 100 cm3

rubber connector

reaction
mixture

By using a measuring cylinder, 20 cm3 of hydrogen peroxide was placed in the flask and
0.8 g of the catalyst, manganese(IV) oxide was added. The bung was replaced and the gas
collected was measured at 1 minute intervals. The results were plotted on the grid
(opposite).

(a) (i) Draw a smooth line graph on the grid. [1]

(ii) Which result appears to be inaccurate? Why have you chosen this result?

Result at 5 min [I]

...................................................................................................................................

Not on curve [I] or gas has escaped or misreading of syringe

...............................................................................................................................[2]

(b) What mass of manganese(IV) oxide would remain at the end of the experiment?
0.8g
......................................................................................................................................[1]

(c) What would be the effect of using a rubber connector with a hole in it?

Leak, loss of gas [I]

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Volumes lower [I]

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140 [I]

120

100

volume of
gas / cm3
80

60

40

20

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
time / minutes

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6 Beach sand is a mixture of sand and broken shells (calcium carbonate). Calcium carbonate
reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form a solution of calcium chloride.

Plan an investigation to find out the percentage of shell material in a given sample of beach
sand.

I. known mass of dry beach sand

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2. Add excess
..................................................................................................................................................
3. of dilute hydrochloric acid
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4. Filter to remove sand from solution of calcium chloride

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5. Wash to remove traces of solution

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6. Dry residue (sand)
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7. Weigh sand
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8. % shell = Mass of beach sand - mass of residue x I00%

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Mass of beach sand

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June 2003
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Q1 You are asked the name of the labelled piece of apparatus not the process

Q1 A the container is the mortar and the other part is the pestle

Q1 B Not thermometer, if a thermometer is drawn the bulb is shaded black to

indicate that it contains mercury

Q1 C remember you are not asked the name of the process - filtration - but the
name of piece of apparatus

Q1 D Give full name and do not use words such as 'heat'

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Q2 Sulphur, which is insoluble in water, is formed

Q2 look at this diagram, it will help you to answer (c)

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Q2 (a) The solution goes cloudy, this has to be explained

Q2 (c) Once the acid and thiosulphate are mixed the reaction starts and so must
the timing. It is not important which goes in first – water or thiosulphate - but
the acid must be last. The volume of thiosulphate varies from experiment to
experiment, and is generally larger than volume of acid which is always
10 cm³.
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Q2 (d) i All points plotted correctly [3]

-1 for each incorrect point
Smooth line [1]
label [1]

Q2 (d) i This line is an indicative sketch, not a definitive plot .

Q2 (d) i each small square on the x axis is 5s

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Q2 (e) In the bigger beaker the surface area will be greater so the depth will be
less

Q3 Hint - 0.0 is at top of burette

Q3 helps with answer to (b)

Q3 You must remember that the scale on a burette reads DOWN so this is
17.2 NOT 18.8 cm³

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Q3 this line is important, needed to answer a(iv)

Q3 (a) ii Usually in question of this type, volume will be in a simple ratio 2:1

Q3 (a) iii Examiners expect more than simple conclusion

Q3 (a) iv the line of text above (a)(i) is relevant to answering this part

Q3 (a) iv Do not forget units

Q3 (b) When most of the iodine has reacted the colour is a pale yellow but when
starch is added it goes to an intense blue black. The thiosulphate is added
until it just goes colourless - all iodine has reacted. Very accurate.

Q3 (b) any two

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Q4 Reaction of cations must be learned

Q4 (a) Both (a) and blue precipitate shows a copper(II) salt

Q4 (d) Both (a) and blue precipitate shows a copper(II) salt

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Q4 (e) you are told that it is a zinc salt. So reaction of cations again

Q4 (e) iii This is the test for a sulphate

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Q5 See (b)

Q5 (a) ii An acceptable answer is that some gas has escaped and this was marked
as correct.
However if gas has escaped between 4 - 5 minutes all subsequent
readings would be lower.
The most probable/best explanation is that the volume of gas in the
syringe was not read correctly

Q5 (b) it is the catalyst - alters rate but chemically unchanged

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Q5 (a) i you are asked in a(i) to draw a smooth curve

is not a smooth curve

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Q6 Sand does not react and remains as a solid

Q6 Any six of above