Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Which statement regarding iron extraction in a blast furnace is not correct?

  • ACalcium oxide reacts with acidic impurities.
  • BIron(III) oxide is reduced to iron by carbon dioxide.
  • CMolten iron is formed at the base of the blast furnace.
  • DThe raw materials are hematite, limestone and coke.

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