Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

The diagram illustrates a blast furnace employed in extracting iron.
(a)[1]

State which letter on the diagram, B, C, D or E, indicates the point where air is blown into the furnace.

(b(i))[2]

Complete the chemical equation showing the reduction of iron(III) oxide in the blast furnace.\nFe$_2$O$_3$ + 3C $\rightarrow$ .....Fe + .....CO

(b(ii))[1]

Explain how this equation demonstrates that iron(III) oxide is reduced.

(c(i))[2]

Complete the word equation to show this reaction.\ncalcium carbonate $\rightarrow$ ............... + ...............

(c(ii))[1]

Use the information in the diagram to suggest why molten slag is less dense than molten iron.

(d(i))[3]

A gas is blown through the molten iron. The name of this gas is ................. .\nAcidic gases are produced. These acidic gases react with ................. ................. .

(d(ii))[1]

State one application of mild steel.

(d(iii))[3]

Deduce how many electrons, neutrons and protons are present in one atom of this chromium isotope.

(e)[2]

Give two other physical properties of chromium that are common to all metals.

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