Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Iron is obtained from its ore in a blast furnace. The equations for four separate reactions are given below. 1 $4\text{Fe} + 3\text{CO}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + 3\text{C}$ 2 $\text{CO}_2 \rightarrow \text{C} + \text{O}_2$ 3 $\text{CO}_2 + \text{C} \rightarrow 2\text{CO}$ 4 $\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + 3\text{CO} \rightarrow 2\text{Fe} + 3\text{CO}_2$ Which equations show reactions that take place in the blast furnace?

  • A1 and 2 only
  • B1 and 3 only
  • C2 and 3 only
  • D3 and 4 only

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