Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Tin is a metallic element in Group IV. Its chief ore is cassiterite, an impure version of tin(IV) oxide, SnO$_2$. Tin is also found in stannite, Cu$_2$FeSnS$_4$.
(a)[1]

Calculate the relative formula mass, $M_r$, for Cu$_2$FeSnS$_4$.

(b)[1]

Calculate the percentage by mass of tin in SnO$_2$.

(c)[1]

Use this information together with your answer to (b) to suggest whether it would be better to extract tin from SnO$_2$ or Cu$_2$FeSnS$_4$. Explain your answer.

(d)[2]

Write the chemical equation for this reaction.

(e)[2]

Complete the ionic equations. If no reaction occurs, write 'no reaction'. Fe + Sn$^{2+}$ → Sn + Cu$^{2+}$ →

(f)[5]

Describe a test for oxygen. Name the other gaseous product. Describe its appearance. Write the chemical equation for the thermal decomposition of copper(II) nitrate.

(g)[4]

Explain why the iron does not rust when it is fully coated with zinc. Explain why the iron still does not rust after the zinc is scratched.

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