"Describe and explain" questions — OCR A-Level Chemistry B: Salters (H433)

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"describe and explain" questions from OCR A-Level Chemistry B: Salters (H433). Read the rubric carefully — the marking points cluster into scientific ideas rather than free-form prose.

Sample questions

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  4. Starch is a naturally occurring polymer found in foods such as potatoes and bread. Describe the structure of starch as a…
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