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Question 19M.3.sl.TZ2.6c(ii)

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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 19M.3.sl.TZ2.6c(ii)
Level sl Paper 3 Time zone TZ2
Command term Outline Question number c(ii) Adapted from N/A
c(ii).
[Maximum mark: 1]
19M.3.sl.TZ2.6c(ii)

Proteins have structural or enzyme functions.

Oil spills are a major environmental problem.

(c(ii))

Oil spills can be treated with an enzyme mixture to speed up decomposition.

Outline one factor to be considered when assessing the greenness of an enzyme mixture.

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Markscheme

Any one of:
non-hazardous/toxic to the environment/living organisms [✔]

energy requirements «during production» [✔]

quantity/type of waste produced «during production»
OR
atom economy  [✔]

safety of process  [✔]

 

Note: Accept “use of solvents/toxic materials «during production»”.

Do not accept “more steps involved”.

Examiners report

Students tend to struggle with these questions and end up giving journalistic or vague answers that cannot be awarded marks. It is important for teachers to instruct students to give more specific answers directly related to the topics presented.