Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

This question concerns iron and compounds of iron.
(a)[1]

Name the principal ore of iron.

(b)[2]

Complete the chemical equation for this process. $\ldots\text{C} + \ldots \rightarrow 2\text{CO}$

(c)[1]

How does this equation indicate that carbon is oxidised?

(d(i))[1]

What type of chemical reaction does this represent?

(d(ii))[2]

What type of oxide is calcium oxide? Give one reason for your answer.

(e)[3]

Give three physical properties that are typical of metals.

(f)[1]

Deduce the molecular formula of this compound so that the numbers of iron, carbon and oxygen atoms are shown.

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