Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

This question concerns iron.
(a(i))[1]

Name the principal ore of iron used in the blast furnace.

(a(ii))[1]

Name the substance blown into the blast furnace at A.

(a(iii))[1]

Name the substance that comes out of the blast furnace at B.

(a(iv))[2]

Give two reasons why coke is used in the blast furnace.

(b)[1]

Deduce the formula of the anion in FeS$_2$.

(c(i))[2]

Give two properties from the list that make iron different from Group I elements.

(c(ii))[2]

Give two properties from the list that iron shares with Group I elements.

(d(i))[2]

Explain how the magnesium blocks stop the iron from rusting.

(d(ii))[1]

Explain why swapping the magnesium blocks for copper blocks will not stop the bottom of the boat from rusting.

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