Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Both aluminium and zinc are metals.
(a(i))[1]

State the name of an aluminium ore.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain why electrolysis is used to obtain aluminium from its purified ore rather than heating it with carbon.

(b(i))[1]

Identify the gas produced.

(b(ii))[3]

Suggest a practical method for investigating the rate of this reaction by collecting the gas produced. You may include a labelled diagram in your answer.

(c)[2]

State one application of aluminium. Give a reason for its use in this application.

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