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Complex answer Level 3 - 5to 6 marks Extensive key words Logical order Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar Detailed answer Many key words Clear order Good spelling, punctuation and grammar Simple answer Few key words No order Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar
Over time more synthetic polymers are being produced. Compare natural polymers with synthetic polymers and suggest reasons why new polymers are being created.
6 marks
Key words Material Properties Polymer Natural Synthetic Rubber Wood Cotton Wool PVC Polythene
Hints
List some natural polymers and some synthetic polymers. Choose two examples where natural have been replaced by synthetic Explain why natural polymers might be better for the environment? Explain why synthetic polymers may have better properties?
Level 2 3 to 4 marks
Level 1 1 to 2 marks
QWC - Bubbles
Complex answer Level 3 - 5to 6 marks Extensive key words Logical order Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar Detailed answer Many key words Clear order Good spelling, punctuation and grammar Simple answer Few key words No order Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar
Explain why chocolate would not be a suitable material to make a tea pot out of. Discuss the properties of chocolate which make it a poor choice and suggest an alternative material and reasons for your choice. 6 marks
Hints
What properties does a good teapot need? What are the properties of chocolate? Choose an alternative material. and say what properties it has. Link its properties to the required properties of the teapot.
Key words Material Properties Polymer Natural Synthetic Ceramic Metal Mixture Flexible Book ref Pg 46/47
Level 2 3 to 4 marks
Level 1 1 to 2 marks
QWC - Bubbles
Complex answer Level 3 - 5to 6 marks Extensive key words Logical order Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar Detailed answer Many key words Clear order Good spelling, punctuation and grammar Simple answer Few key words No order Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar
Samples of abseiling rope were tested for their strength in tension and the following results were collected. 27546N, 27356N, 27598N, 27467N Calculate the mean and the range for this set of measurements. Explain why it is important to repeat an experiment. 6 marks
Hints
Identify any outliers Calculate the mean Identify the highest and lowest values (range). Does your mean fall within your range? If not check again Discuss the importance of repeating an experiment.
Level 2 3 to 4 marks
Key words Mean Range Best estimate Repeat Reproduce Reliability Accuracy Test Strength Tension Flexible
Level 1 1 to 2 marks
QWC - Bubbles
Complex answer Level 3 - 5to 6 marks Extensive key words Logical order Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar Detailed answer Many key words Clear order Good spelling, punctuation and grammar Simple answer Few key words No order Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar
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Discuss the difference between uPVC and PVC. Consider the properties and link these properties to the structure of the polymer.
6 marks
Hints
Identify differences in the properties of uPVC and PVC Identify the structure of the polymer chains. Link the structure to the properties. Link the uses of PVC and uPVC to the properties.
Polymer chain Durable Poly-vinyl chloride Plasticiser Flexible Softer Harder Rigid
Level 2 3 to 4 marks
Level 1 1 to 2 marks
QWC - Bubbles
Complex answer Level 3 - 5to 6 marks Extensive key words Logical order Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar Detailed answer Many key words Clear order Good spelling, punctuation and grammar Simple answer Few key words No order Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar
Discuss the difference between low density polythene (LDP) and high density polythene (HDP). Consider the properties and link these properties to the structure of the polymer. 6 marks
Hints
Identify differences in the properties of LDP and HDP Think about the different uses of LDP and HDP. Identify the structure of the polymer chains. Link the structure to the properties.
Level 2 3 to 4 marks
Level 1 1 to 2 marks
Key words Polymer chain Durable polythene Branching Side branches Straight chains Crystalline Density Flexible Softer Harder Rigid
QWC - Bubbles
Complex answer Level 3 - 5to 6 marks Extensive key words Logical order Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar Detailed answer Many key words Clear order Good spelling, punctuation and grammar Simple answer Few key words No order Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar
Most polymers are made from crude oil. Explain how fractional distillation separates crude oil into useful fractions.
6 marks
Hints
Give a definition of crude oil Explain how the fractional distillation column works. How are the chains separated. Why is it important to separate the chains?
Key words Crude oil Hydrocarbon Fractionating tower Distillation Mixture Separate Weak forces Strong forces Long chains Short chains
Level 2 3 to 4 marks
Level 1 1 to 2 marks
QWC - Bubbles
Complex answer Level 3 - 5to 6 marks Extensive key words Logical order Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar Detailed answer Many key words Clear order Good spelling, punctuation and grammar Simple answer Few key words No order Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar
Nanotechnology is becoming more commonly used in everyday materials. Discuss the use of nanotechnology and the potential risks. Explain why some people are concerned about the possible effects of nanotechnology in the future. 6 marks
Hints
Give a definition of nanotechnology Identify some uses of nanotechnology Identify some risks of nanotechnology Do risks outweigh benefits?
Level 2 3 to 4 marks
Level 1 1 to 2 marks
Key words Nanotechnology Nanoparticles Surface area Nanometre Silver Medicine Sunscreen Carbon fibre Sports equipment Electronic paper UV protection Self cleaning Bloodstream toxic
QWC - Bubbles
Complex answer Level 3 - 5to 6 marks Extensive key words Logical order Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar Detailed answer Many key words Clear order Good spelling, punctuation and grammar Simple answer Few key words No order Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar
PVC is a polymer can be used for a range of materials because its properties can be altered by the use of plasticisers. Consider within a bathroom there could be 3 uses of PVC : The shower curtain, the window frame, and the flooring. Discuss which material will have the most plasticiser and why. 6 marks
Hints
Describe PVC and the term polymer. Explain the term plasticiser and how it alters the structure of the polymer. Describe the properties needed for the different materials Identify which material requires the most plasticiser.
Key words Polymer Monomer Polyvinyl chloride Plasticiser Long chain Flexible Rigid Durable Forces
Level 2 3 to 4 marks
Level 1 1 to 2 marks
QWC - Bubbles
Complex answer Level 3 - 5to 6 marks Extensive key words Logical order Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar Detailed answer Many key words Clear order Good spelling, punctuation and grammar Simple answer Few key words No order Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar
High Density Polythene (HDP) is slightly denser than the Low Density Polythene (LDP) even though they have the same chemical composition. Explain why HDP is more dense than LDP because of the structure and arrangement of the molecules. 6 marks
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Explain the term density and link it to the properties of HDP. Describe the structure and arrangement of the chains in HDP Describe the structure and arrangement of the chains in LDP Link the structure to density.
Key words Density Mass Volume Properties Polymer Crystalline Straight Branched
Level 2 3 to 4 marks
Level 1 1 to 2 marks
QWC - Bubbles
Complex answer Level 3 - 5to 6 marks Extensive key words Logical order Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar Detailed answer Many key words Clear order Good spelling, punctuation and grammar Simple answer Few key words No order Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar
Explain how you could plan an investigation to measure the tensile strength of samples of different types of rubber. Give a brief method and justify your choice of equipment. List the factors you need to control and consider how you will ensure the data you collect is reliable. 6 marks
Hints
Describe the term tensile strength Write a short method Consider all the factors which might affect the investigation. Say how you will make it reliable.
Key words Method Factor Stretch Control Tensile Strength Reliability Repeat Best estimate Hazard
Level 2 3 to 4 marks
Level 1 1 to 2 marks
QWC - Bubbles
Complex answer Level 3 - 5to 6 marks Extensive key words Logical order Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar Detailed answer Many key words Clear order Good spelling, punctuation and grammar Simple answer Few key words No order Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar
Two rulers are made from different plastics. Ruler 1 bends easily and springs back into shape, and softens when heated. Ruler 2 snaps easily and turns black when heated. Describe the difference between the structure of the polymers to explain the difference in properties. 6 marks
Hints
Describe the arrangement of the polymers in ruler 1 Describe the arrangement of the polymers in ruler 2 Identify the differences between the two. Identify the reasons for the difference in properties
Key words Density Crystallinity Polymer Forces Cross links Heating Hard Flexible Rigid Soft
Level 2 3 to 4 marks
Level 1 1 to 2 marks
QWC - Bubbles
Complex answer Level 3 - 5to 6 marks Extensive key words Logical order Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar Detailed answer Many key words Clear order Good spelling, punctuation and grammar Simple answer Few key words No order Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar
Hints
Identify which is a monomer and which is a polymer Describe the difference between a monomer and polymer Explain the structure of a polymer How are the properties of a polymer different o that of a monomer.
Level 2 3 to 4 marks
Key words Monomer Polymer Polymerisation Short Long Hydrocarbon Length Reaction Repeating unit Temperature Pressure Reaction
Level 1 1 to 2 marks
TIPS FOR ANSWERING LONGER ANSWER QUESTIONS Which command word is used?
These tell you what to do. Explain, Describe, Discuss, Compare Check you know what they all mean.
5-6 marks Yes 1. 2. Level 2 3-4 marks Have you used all the key words correctly? Have you justified your conclusion using correct science? Is your spelling faultless and your report logical?
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Calculate work out a number. Use a calculator, show your working. Compare write about ways in which two things are the same, and how they are different. Describe write a detailed answer that covers what happens, when it happens and where it happens. Your answer must include facts or characteristics. Discuss write about the issues linked to a topic. You many need to give arguments for and against something, or show differences between ideas, opinions and facts. Estimate suggest a rough value without doing a calculation. BE CAREFUL Calculate a best estimate = calculate an average include your calculations Explain write a detailed answer that says how and why things happen. Evaluate use the provided facts, data or information. Write about these and give your own opinion/conclusion. Justify give some evidence or an explanation to support why you gave that answer. Outline give the key facts, such as in a process give the steps in a correct order. Predict look at data and suggest a value or result. Use patterns and trends to support your answer. Show give each step you took in a calculation, write it down clearly. Suggest use your science knowledge in a new situation to come up with a reasonable answer.