Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Impure iron obtained from the blast furnace is changed into steel as illustrated. Which statement about the process is correct?

  • AAcidic oxides are added to remove alkaline impurities.
  • BCoke is added as a reducing agent.
  • COxygen is blown in to oxidise the impure iron.
  • DThe steel produced contains less carbon than the impure iron.

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