Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

This question concerns metals.
(a)[3]

Which metal would be most suitable for the base of a pan used for cooking food? Use the information in the table to explain your answer.

(b)[1]

Zinc chloride can be obtained by reacting excess zinc with hydrochloric acid. Suggest how the surplus zinc may be separated from the reaction mixture.

(c(i))[2]

What is meant by the term electrolysis?

(c(ii))[3]

Draw a labelled diagram of the apparatus that could be used to electrolyse molten zinc chloride.

(d)[1]

Give one advantage of recycling metals.

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