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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Chemistry O-Level

TuitionGoWhere Secondary School (AI)

PRACTICE PAPER (Version 5)

Subject: Chemistry (6092) Level: O-Level Paper: Practice Paper – Acids, Bases & Salts Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Marks: 60

Name: _________________________ Class: _________________________ Date: _________________________


Instructions to Candidates

  1. This paper consists of three sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C.
  2. Answer all questions.
  3. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
  4. Show all working for calculation questions. Marks are awarded for correct method.
  5. You may use a calculator.
  6. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
  7. A copy of the Periodic Table is provided at the end of this paper.

Section A: Short Answer Questions (20 marks)

Answer all questions in this section.


1. Define the term acid in terms of the ions it produces in aqueous solution.

[1 mark]


2. A student tests an unknown solution with Universal Indicator and observes a green colour.

(a) State the approximate pH of the solution.

[1 mark]

(b) Classify the solution as acidic, neutral, or alkaline.

[1 mark]


3. Write a balanced chemical equation, with state symbols, for the reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and magnesium metal.

[2 marks]


4. Explain why copper metal does not react with dilute sulfuric acid, but zinc metal does. Refer to the reactivity series in your answer.

[2 marks]


5. Ethanoic acid (CH₃COOH) is described as a weak acid, while hydrochloric acid (HCl) is described as a strong acid.

(a) Explain what is meant by the term weak acid.

[1 mark]

(b) State one difference you would expect to observe when equal concentrations of ethanoic acid and hydrochloric acid are tested with Universal Indicator.

[1 mark]


6. A student prepares a sample of copper(II) sulfate crystals by reacting excess copper(II) oxide with warm dilute sulfuric acid.

(a) Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction, including state symbols.

[2 marks]

(b) After the reaction is complete, the student filters the mixture. Name the substance collected as the residue on the filter paper.

[1 mark]

(c) Describe how the student can obtain dry copper(II) sulfate crystals from the filtrate.

[2 marks]


7. Ammonia gas is manufactured industrially by the Haber Process.

(a) Write the balanced chemical equation for the formation of ammonia from its elements.

[1 mark]

(b) State the typical temperature and pressure used in the Haber Process.

[2 marks]

(c) Explain why a temperature higher than the optimum would be unfavourable for the yield of ammonia, even though it increases the rate of reaction.

[2 marks]


Section B: Structured Questions (20 marks)

Answer all questions in this section.


8. A student carries out a series of tests on an unknown white solid, X. The results are shown in the table below.

TestObservation
(i) Add dilute nitric acid to solid X, then warm gently. Test any gas evolved with limewater.Effervescence observed. Gas turns limewater milky.
(ii) Dissolve a fresh sample of X in distilled water. Add aqueous sodium hydroxide until a change is observed.White precipitate formed, insoluble in excess NaOH(aq).
(iii) To a fresh solution of X, add dilute nitric acid followed by aqueous barium nitrate.White precipitate formed.

(a) Identify the anion present in solid X. Explain your answer using the result from test (i).

[2 marks]

(b) Identify the cation present in solid X. Explain your answer using the result from test (ii).

[2 marks]

(c) Name solid X.

[1 mark]

(d) Write an ionic equation, with state symbols, for the reaction occurring in test (iii).

[2 marks]


9. A student investigates the reaction between marble chips (calcium carbonate) and dilute hydrochloric acid. The apparatus is set up as shown below.

[Diagram: Conical flask containing marble chips and HCl, connected to a gas syringe]

The student records the volume of gas collected every 30 seconds. The results are shown in the table.

Time / s0306090120150180210240
Volume of gas / cm³03458748490949696

(a) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between calcium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid. Include state symbols.

[2 marks]

(b) Plot a graph of volume of gas (y-axis) against time (x-axis) on the grid provided below. Draw a smooth curve through the points.

[3 marks]

[Grid provided for graph plotting]

(c) Use your graph to determine the time taken for the reaction to reach completion. Explain your answer.

[2 marks]

(d) State and explain the effect on the rate of reaction if the student uses the same mass of marble chips but in powdered form instead of large chips.

[2 marks]

(e) Calculate the number of moles of carbon dioxide gas produced in the reaction, given that the molar volume of a gas at room temperature and pressure is 24 dm³.

[2 marks]


Section C: Data-Based and Extended Questions (20 marks)

Answer all questions in this section.


10. The pH scale is used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of aqueous solutions.

The table below shows the pH values of four different solutions, P, Q, R, and S.

SolutionpH
P2
Q5
R7
S13

(a) Which solution contains the highest concentration of hydrogen ions, H⁺? Explain your answer.

[2 marks]

(b) Solution P is formed when hydrogen chloride gas dissolves in water. Solution Q is formed when ethanoic acid dissolves in water. Both solutions have the same concentration of 0.1 mol/dm³.

Explain why solution P has a lower pH than solution Q, even though both solutions have the same concentration.

[3 marks]

(c) A student adds a small piece of magnesium ribbon to a sample of solution P and to a separate sample of solution Q of equal volume and concentration.

Describe and explain any difference in the observations between the two reactions.

[3 marks]


11. Salts can be prepared by several methods, including:

  • Method A: Titration (acid + alkali)
  • Method B: Reacting an acid with an excess of an insoluble base or carbonate
  • Method C: Precipitation (mixing two aqueous solutions)

(a) For each of the following salts, state the most suitable method of preparation (A, B, or C) and explain why the other two methods are not suitable.

(i) Potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄)

[3 marks]

(ii) Barium sulfate (BaSO₄)

[3 marks]

(iii) Zinc chloride (ZnCl₂)

[3 marks]


12. A farmer finds that the soil in a particular field is too acidic for growing crops. The farmer decides to add calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)₂, to the soil to neutralise the excess acid.

(a) Write a balanced chemical equation for the neutralisation reaction between calcium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid, HCl, which is present in the soil.

[2 marks]

(b) Explain why calcium hydroxide is suitable for treating acidic soil, but sodium hydroxide is not.

[2 marks]

(c) The farmer adds 7.4 kg of calcium hydroxide to the field. Calculate the mass of hydrochloric acid, in kg, that can be neutralised by this amount of calcium hydroxide.

[Relative atomic masses: H = 1, O = 16, Cl = 35.5, Ca = 40]

[3 marks]


END OF PAPER


Periodic Table (extract)

Group12345670
Period 2LiBeBCNOFNe
Period 3NaMgAlSiPSClAr
Period 4KCa

Atomic numbers and relative atomic masses are provided as needed in questions.

Answers

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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Chemistry O-Level

TuitionGoWhere Secondary School (AI)

PRACTICE PAPER (Version 5) – ANSWER KEY AND MARKING SCHEME

Subject: Chemistry (6092) Level: O-Level Paper: Practice Paper – Acids, Bases & Salts Total Marks: 60


Section A: Short Answer Questions (20 marks)


1. Define the term acid in terms of the ions it produces in aqueous solution.

[1 mark]

Answer: An acid is a substance that produces hydrogen ions (H⁺) when dissolved in water / in aqueous solution.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for "produces H⁺ ions in water" or "produces hydrogen ions in aqueous solution"
  • Do not accept "produces H⁺" without reference to water/aqueous solution
  • Do not accept "proton donor" alone (this is the Brønsted-Lowry definition; syllabus expects the simpler definition)

2. A student tests an unknown solution with Universal Indicator and observes a green colour.

(a) State the approximate pH of the solution.

[1 mark]

Answer: pH 7 (accept 6.5–7.5)

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for pH 7 or a value within the range 6.5–7.5
  • Green indicates neutral on the Universal Indicator colour chart

(b) Classify the solution as acidic, neutral, or alkaline.

[1 mark]

Answer: Neutral

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for "neutral"
  • Must be consistent with answer in (a)

3. Write a balanced chemical equation, with state symbols, for the reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and magnesium metal.

[2 marks]

Answer: 2HCl(aq) + Mg(s) → MgCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for correct formulae of reactants and products
  • Award [1] for correct balancing and state symbols
  • Accept: Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)
  • Deduct [1] if state symbols are missing or incorrect
  • Deduct [1] if equation is not balanced

4. Explain why copper metal does not react with dilute sulfuric acid, but zinc metal does. Refer to the reactivity series in your answer.

[2 marks]

Answer: Copper is below hydrogen in the reactivity series, so it cannot displace hydrogen ions from the acid. Zinc is above hydrogen in the reactivity series, so it can displace hydrogen ions from the acid, producing hydrogen gas.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for stating copper is below hydrogen / less reactive than hydrogen
  • Award [1] for stating zinc is above hydrogen / more reactive than hydrogen
  • Accept reference to "reactivity series" without explicitly naming hydrogen if the logic is clear
  • Do not accept "copper is unreactive" without reference to the reactivity series or hydrogen

5. Ethanoic acid (CH₃COOH) is described as a weak acid, while hydrochloric acid (HCl) is described as a strong acid.

(a) Explain what is meant by the term weak acid.

[1 mark]

Answer: A weak acid is one that only partially ionises/dissociates in water to produce H⁺ ions. / Only a small fraction of the acid molecules ionise in aqueous solution.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for "partially ionises/dissociates in water"
  • Do not accept "dilute acid" or "low concentration"
  • Accept reference to equilibrium/reversible ionisation

(b) State one difference you would expect to observe when equal concentrations of ethanoic acid and hydrochloric acid are tested with Universal Indicator.

[1 mark]

Answer: Hydrochloric acid will show a lower pH / more acidic colour (e.g., red/orange) than ethanoic acid (which will show a higher pH / less acidic colour, e.g., yellow/orange). / Ethanoic acid will have a higher pH than hydrochloric acid.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for any valid comparison of pH or indicator colour
  • Accept: "HCl gives a red colour; CH₃COOH gives an orange/yellow colour"
  • Accept: "pH of HCl is lower than pH of CH₃COOH"

6. A student prepares a sample of copper(II) sulfate crystals by reacting excess copper(II) oxide with warm dilute sulfuric acid.

(a) Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction, including state symbols.

[2 marks]

Answer: CuO(s) + H₂SO₄(aq) → CuSO₄(aq) + H₂O(l)

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for correct formulae
  • Award [1] for correct balancing and state symbols
  • Accept: H₂SO₄(aq) + CuO(s) → CuSO₄(aq) + H₂O(l)

(b) After the reaction is complete, the student filters the mixture. Name the substance collected as the residue on the filter paper.

[1 mark]

Answer: Unreacted / excess copper(II) oxide

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for "copper(II) oxide" or "unreacted CuO" or "excess copper(II) oxide"
  • Do not accept "copper sulfate" (this is in the filtrate)

(c) Describe how the student can obtain dry copper(II) sulfate crystals from the filtrate.

[2 marks]

Answer: Heat the filtrate to evaporate some of the water until the solution is saturated / until crystallisation point is reached. Then allow the solution to cool; crystals of copper(II) sulfate will form. Filter the crystals and dry them between pieces of filter paper / in a warm oven.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for heating/evaporating to saturation or crystallisation point
  • Award [1] for cooling, crystallisation, and drying method
  • Accept: "Heat to obtain a saturated solution, then leave to cool and crystallise. Filter and dry the crystals."

7. Ammonia gas is manufactured industrially by the Haber Process.

(a) Write the balanced chemical equation for the formation of ammonia from its elements.

[1 mark]

Answer: N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) ⇌ 2NH₃(g)

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for correct equation with reversible arrow
  • Accept: N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) → 2NH₃(g) but reversible arrow is preferred
  • Deduct [0.5] if state symbols are missing (at marker discretion)

(b) State the typical temperature and pressure used in the Haber Process.

[2 marks]

Answer: Temperature: 450 °C (accept 400–500 °C) Pressure: 200 atm (accept 150–300 atm)

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for temperature in the correct range
  • Award [1] for pressure in the correct range
  • Accept: "about 450 °C and 200 atmospheres"

(c) Explain why a temperature higher than the optimum would be unfavourable for the yield of ammonia, even though it increases the rate of reaction.

[2 marks]

Answer: The forward reaction (formation of ammonia) is exothermic. According to Le Chatelier's principle, increasing the temperature favours the endothermic (reverse) reaction, which decreases the yield of ammonia. Although a higher temperature increases the rate of reaction, the equilibrium position shifts to favour the decomposition of ammonia back into nitrogen and hydrogen.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for stating the forward reaction is exothermic / reverse is endothermic
  • Award [1] for explaining that equilibrium shifts to favour the reverse reaction at higher temperature, reducing yield
  • Accept reference to Le Chatelier's principle

Section B: Structured Questions (20 marks)


8. A student carries out a series of tests on an unknown white solid, X.

(a) Identify the anion present in solid X. Explain your answer using the result from test (i).

[2 marks]

Answer: Carbonate ion (CO₃²⁻). Explanation: Effervescence was observed when dilute nitric acid was added, and the gas produced turned limewater milky. This confirms the presence of carbon dioxide, which is produced when a carbonate reacts with an acid.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for identifying carbonate / CO₃²⁻
  • Award [1] for explanation linking CO₂ production and limewater test to carbonate

(b) Identify the cation present in solid X. Explain your answer using the result from test (ii).

[2 marks]

Answer: Calcium ion (Ca²⁺). Explanation: A white precipitate formed with sodium hydroxide solution that was insoluble in excess NaOH(aq). Calcium ions form a white precipitate of calcium hydroxide, which is insoluble in excess sodium hydroxide.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for identifying calcium / Ca²⁺
  • Award [1] for explanation: white precipitate with NaOH, insoluble in excess
  • Accept reference to the fact that Ca(OH)₂ is only sparingly soluble

(c) Name solid X.

[1 mark]

Answer: Calcium carbonate

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for "calcium carbonate"
  • Accept: CaCO₃

(d) Write an ionic equation, with state symbols, for the reaction occurring in test (iii).

[2 marks]

Answer: Ba²⁺(aq) + SO₄²⁻(aq) → BaSO₄(s)

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for correct formulae of ions
  • Award [1] for correct state symbols and balanced equation
  • Note: Test (iii) uses barium nitrate to test for sulfate ions; the white precipitate is barium sulfate

9. A student investigates the reaction between marble chips and dilute hydrochloric acid.

(a) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between calcium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid. Include state symbols.

[2 marks]

Answer: CaCO₃(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl₂(aq) + H₂O(l) + CO₂(g)

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for correct formulae of reactants and products
  • Award [1] for correct balancing and state symbols

(b) Plot a graph of volume of gas (y-axis) against time (x-axis) on the grid provided below. Draw a smooth curve through the points.

[3 marks]

Answer: Graph should show:

  • Correctly labelled axes with units (Volume of gas / cm³; Time / s)
  • All points plotted accurately
  • Smooth curve drawn through points, showing initial steep rise, then levelling off to a plateau at 96 cm³

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for correctly labelled axes with units
  • Award [1] for accurate plotting of all points (±1 mm tolerance)
  • Award [1] for smooth best-fit curve (not dot-to-dot straight lines)
  • Deduct [1] if curve does not plateau or if plateau is at wrong volume

(c) Use your graph to determine the time taken for the reaction to reach completion. Explain your answer.

[2 marks]

Answer: The reaction reaches completion at approximately 180–210 seconds. Explanation: The graph levels off / the volume of gas stops increasing after this time, indicating that all the calcium carbonate has reacted / the limiting reactant has been used up.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for correct time (accept 180–210 s based on graph)
  • Award [1] for explanation: graph plateaus / volume stops increasing / reaction is complete

(d) State and explain the effect on the rate of reaction if the student uses the same mass of marble chips but in powdered form instead of large chips.

[2 marks]

Answer: The rate of reaction would increase / be faster. Explanation: Powdered marble has a larger surface area than large chips. A larger surface area allows more frequent collisions between reactant particles (HCl and CaCO₃), increasing the rate of reaction.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for stating the rate increases
  • Award [1] for explanation in terms of increased surface area and collision frequency

(e) Calculate the number of moles of carbon dioxide gas produced in the reaction, given that the molar volume of a gas at room temperature and pressure is 24 dm³.

[2 marks]

Answer: Final volume of CO₂ = 96 cm³ = 0.096 dm³ Number of moles = volume / molar volume = 0.096 / 24 = 0.0040 mol

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for converting cm³ to dm³ (96 cm³ = 0.096 dm³)
  • Award [1] for correct calculation: 0.096 ÷ 24 = 0.004 mol (accept 0.0040 or 4.0 × 10⁻³)
  • Award full marks for correct answer with working shown

Section C: Data-Based and Extended Questions (20 marks)


10. The pH scale is used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of aqueous solutions.

(a) Which solution contains the highest concentration of hydrogen ions, H⁺? Explain your answer.

[2 marks]

Answer: Solution P (pH 2). Explanation: The lower the pH, the higher the concentration of hydrogen ions. Solution P has the lowest pH (2), so it has the highest [H⁺].

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for identifying solution P
  • Award [1] for explanation linking low pH to high [H⁺]

(b) Explain why solution P has a lower pH than solution Q, even though both solutions have the same concentration.

[3 marks]

Answer: Solution P contains HCl, which is a strong acid. It ionises completely in water, producing a high concentration of H⁺ ions. Solution Q contains ethanoic acid, which is a weak acid. It only partially ionises in water, producing a lower concentration of H⁺ ions. Since pH is a measure of H⁺ concentration, solution P (with more H⁺ ions) has a lower pH than solution Q.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for stating HCl is a strong acid / ionises completely
  • Award [1] for stating CH₃COOH is a weak acid / ionises partially
  • Award [1] for linking degree of ionisation to H⁺ concentration and pH

(c) Describe and explain any difference in the observations between the two reactions when magnesium is added.

[3 marks]

Answer: The reaction with solution P (HCl) will be more vigorous / produce bubbles of hydrogen gas more rapidly than the reaction with solution Q (CH₃COOH). Explanation: Solution P has a higher concentration of H⁺ ions than solution Q (due to complete vs. partial ionisation). The higher [H⁺] in solution P leads to more frequent effective collisions between H⁺ ions and magnesium atoms, resulting in a faster rate of reaction.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for describing the difference in observations (more vigorous / faster reaction with P)
  • Award [1] for explaining that P has higher [H⁺]
  • Award [1] for linking higher [H⁺] to increased collision frequency / rate of reaction

11. Salts can be prepared by several methods.

(a)(i) Potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄)

[3 marks]

Answer: Method A (Titration). Explanation: Potassium sulfate is a soluble salt formed from a soluble alkali (KOH) and a soluble acid (H₂SO₄). Method B is not suitable because potassium compounds are soluble, so there is no insoluble base or carbonate of potassium to use in excess. Method C is not suitable because both potassium sulfate and the other product would be soluble, so no precipitate would form.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for selecting Method A
  • Award [1] for explaining why Method B is unsuitable (no insoluble potassium compound)
  • Award [1] for explaining why Method C is unsuitable (all products soluble / no precipitate)

(a)(ii) Barium sulfate (BaSO₄)

[3 marks]

Answer: Method C (Precipitation). Explanation: Barium sulfate is an insoluble salt. It can be prepared by mixing a soluble barium salt (e.g., BaCl₂ or Ba(NO₃)₂) with a soluble sulfate (e.g., Na₂SO₄ or H₂SO₄). A white precipitate of BaSO₄ forms immediately. Method A is not suitable because barium sulfate is insoluble and would precipitate during titration, making the endpoint impossible to determine. Method B is not suitable because barium sulfate is insoluble, so it cannot be formed by reacting an acid with barium metal or barium carbonate in a typical acid + base reaction that yields a soluble product.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for selecting Method C
  • Award [1] for explaining why Method A is unsuitable (BaSO₄ insoluble / precipitates during titration)
  • Award [1] for explaining why Method B is unsuitable (BaSO₄ is insoluble / cannot crystallise from solution)

(a)(iii) Zinc chloride (ZnCl₂)

[3 marks]

Answer: Method B (Reacting acid with excess insoluble base or carbonate). Explanation: Zinc chloride is a soluble salt. It can be prepared by reacting excess zinc metal, zinc oxide, or zinc carbonate with dilute hydrochloric acid. The excess solid is removed by filtration, and the filtrate is evaporated to obtain zinc chloride crystals. Method A is less suitable because zinc hydroxide is insoluble, so titration with an alkali is not straightforward. Method C is not suitable because zinc chloride is soluble, so no precipitate would form when mixing two solutions.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for selecting Method B
  • Award [1] for explaining why Method A is less suitable (Zn(OH)₂ is insoluble / titration endpoint difficult)
  • Award [1] for explaining why Method C is unsuitable (ZnCl₂ is soluble / no precipitate forms)
  • Accept Method A if justified with zinc hydroxide being amphoteric and dissolving in excess alkali, but Method B is the standard school method

12. A farmer finds that the soil in a particular field is too acidic for growing crops.

(a) Write a balanced chemical equation for the neutralisation reaction between calcium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid.

[2 marks]

Answer: Ca(OH)₂(aq) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl₂(aq) + 2H₂O(l)

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for correct formulae
  • Award [1] for correct balancing and state symbols
  • Accept: Ca(OH)₂(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl₂(aq) + 2H₂O(l)

(b) Explain why calcium hydroxide is suitable for treating acidic soil, but sodium hydroxide is not.

[2 marks]

Answer: Calcium hydroxide is only slightly soluble in water and is a mild alkali. It neutralises excess acid in the soil without making the soil strongly alkaline. Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali that is very soluble and highly corrosive. It would make the soil too alkaline and could damage crops / kill plants.

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for stating calcium hydroxide is mild / slightly soluble / safe for soil
  • Award [1] for stating sodium hydroxide is too strong / corrosive / would make soil too alkaline

(c) Calculate the mass of hydrochloric acid, in kg, that can be neutralised by 7.4 kg of calcium hydroxide.

[3 marks]

Answer: Mr of Ca(OH)₂ = 40 + 2(16 + 1) = 40 + 34 = 74 Mr of HCl = 1 + 35.5 = 36.5

Moles of Ca(OH)₂ = mass / Mr = 7.4 kg / 74 = 0.10 kmol (or 100 mol)

From the equation: Ca(OH)₂ + 2HCl → CaCl₂ + 2H₂O Mole ratio: 1 mol Ca(OH)₂ : 2 mol HCl Moles of HCl = 2 × 0.10 = 0.20 kmol

Mass of HCl = moles × Mr = 0.20 × 36.5 = 7.3 kg

Marking notes:

  • Award [1] for correct Mr calculations (Ca(OH)₂ = 74; HCl = 36.5)
  • Award [1] for correct mole calculation and stoichiometry (moles HCl = 2 × moles Ca(OH)₂)
  • Award [1] for correct final answer: 7.3 kg
  • Accept working in grams: 7400 g Ca(OH)₂ → 100 mol → 200 mol HCl → 7300 g = 7.3 kg
  • Award full marks for correct answer with clear working

END OF ANSWER KEY

Total Marks: 60