Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

This question concerns iron.
(a(i))[1]

Name the principal ore of iron.

(a(ii))[4]

Describe the extraction of iron from iron ore in the blast furnace. In your answer, describe: how carbon monoxide is produced; what carbon monoxide does; and the function of calcium carbonate, which is added to the blast furnace.

(a(iii))[2]

Describe how the particles in a liquid are arranged and how they move.

(b)[1]

Describe how this equation demonstrates that iron is oxidised.

(c(i))[1]

Define the term hydrated.

(c(ii))[2]

Name the two substances required for iron to rust.

(d(i))[1]

Suggest how the unreacted iron can be separated from the reaction mixture.

(d(ii))[2]

Describe how dry iron(II) chloride crystals are prepared from a dilute solution of iron(II) chloride.

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