Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

This question concerns zinc and its compounds.
(a(i))[1]

Name the zinc ore that consists mainly of zinc sulfide.

(a(ii))[1]

Describe how zinc sulfide is changed into zinc oxide in step 1.

(a(iii))[1]

Name the reducing agent used in step 2.

(a(iv))[1]

Explain why zinc becomes a gas in step 2 inside the furnace.

(a(v))[1]

State the name of the physical change occurring when zinc gas is converted into molten zinc.

(b(i))[1]

In step 1, zinc carbonate is in excess when no more zinc carbonate dissolves. State one other observation that indicates the zinc carbonate is in excess in step 1.

(b(ii))[1]

Name one substance other than zinc carbonate that could be added to dilute sulfuric acid to make aqueous zinc sulfate in step 1.

(b(iii))[2]

Give a reason why the reaction rate increases. Explain your answer using particles.

(b(iv))[1]

Suggest what is observed when the solution becomes saturated in step 3.

(b(v))[1]

Give the formula of the solid formed if the crystals are heated to dryness in step 3.

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