Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Name the principal iron ore charged into the blast furnace.

(a(ii))[1]

Name the substance fed into the blast furnace at A.

(a(iii))[1]

Name the substance that acts as the reducing agent during extraction of iron in the blast furnace.

(a(iv))[3]

Explain why limestone is added to the blast furnace. Include the chemical reactions involved.

(b(i))[1]

State which listed property applies to sodium but not to iron.

(b(ii))[1]

State which listed property applies to iron but not to sodium.

(b(iii))[1]

State which listed property is true of both sodium and iron.

(b(iv))[1]

State which listed property is false for sodium and also false for iron.

(c(i))[2]

Explain, in terms of electrons, why magnesium is chosen for sacrificial protection.

(c(ii))[1]

Name a metal that cannot be used for sacrificial protection of steel.

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This 13-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: iron(III) oxide, $\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3$

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