Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

The four equations below are given. 1 $\text{C} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2$ 2 $\text{CaCO}_3 \rightarrow \text{CaO} + \text{CO}_2$ 3 $\text{SiO}_2 + 2\text{CO} \rightarrow \text{Si} + 2\text{CO}_2$ 4 $\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + 3\text{CO} \rightarrow 2\text{Fe} + 3\text{CO}_2$ Which equations show reactions that occur during the extraction of iron from hematite?

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1, 2 and 4
  • C2, 3 and 4
  • D3 and 4 only

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