Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Titanium is obtained from an ore that includes titanium(IV) oxide, $\text{TiO}_2$.
(a(i))[2]

Balance the equation for the initial stage of this extraction. $\text{TiO}_2 + [BLANK]\text{C} + [BLANK]\text{Cl}_2 \rightarrow \text{TiCl}_4 + 2\text{CO}$

(a(ii))[1]

Explain why the change from carbon to carbon monoxide is an oxidation reaction.

(b)[2]

Describe two differences between the physical properties of titanium and sodium.

(c(i))[2]

Complete the table for lithium's relative reactivity with water, and predict potassium's melting point.

(c(ii))[1]

Describe the overall trend in density for Group I elements.

(d)[1]

Is lithium oxide acidic or basic? Explain your reasoning.

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