Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Iron is obtained in a blast furnace by using iron ore together with coke (carbon), air, and calcium carbonate (limestone).
(a)[2]

Give two reasons for blowing air into the blast furnace.

(b(i))[1]

Give the name of another iron ore.

(b(ii))[2]

Complete the chemical equation for the reduction of Fe3O4. Fe3O4 + 4CO → ....Fe + ....CO2

(b(iii))[1]

Explain how this equation shows that Fe3O4 is reduced.

(c)[2]

Give the meaning of the term thermal decomposition.

(d(i))[1]

State the meaning of the term alloy.

(d(ii))[1]

Choose from diagrams B, C, D or E the structure that best represents an alloy.

(d(iii))[3]

Deduce the number of electrons, neutrons and protons in one atom of this isotope of vanadium.

(d(iv))[2]

Give two other physical properties of vanadium that are characteristic of all metals.

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