Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Zinc and copper sit next to one another in the Periodic Table.
(a)[5]

Describe how each of these stages is carried out. In your answer: include one chemical equation for each stage; explain how zinc leaves the blast furnace in stage 2.

(b)[1]

Name the alloy produced when zinc is combined with copper.

(c)[2]

Copper is a transition element. It can have variable oxidation states. State two other chemical properties of transition elements which make them different from Group I elements.

(d(i))[1]

State the full name of this copper compound that can be used to test for water.

(d(ii))[2]

State the colour change that occurs when water is added to this copper compound. from ............ to ............

(e(i))[2]

Balance the chemical equation for this reaction. $\text{KI} + \text{CuSO}_4 \rightarrow \text{CuI} + \text{I}_2 + \text{K}_2\text{SO}_4$

(e(ii))[1]

Deduce the charge on the copper ion in CuI.

(e(iii))[1]

In terms of electron transfer, explain why copper is reduced in this reaction.

(e(iv))[1]

Identify the reducing agent.

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