Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

This question concerns aluminium together with the extraction of metals.
(a(i))[1]

Name the change of state that occurs when a solid becomes a liquid.

(a(ii))[4]

Use the kinetic particle theory to describe the differences between solid aluminium and liquid aluminium in terms of: • the separation of the particles • the motion of the particles.

(b)[1]

Explain why aluminium is extracted by electrolysis instead of by reduction with carbon.

(c)[2]

Give two reasons for using aluminium in aircraft manufacture.

(d)[1]

Give one benefit of recycling aluminium.

(e)[2]

Arrange the four metals in order of reactivity. Start with the least reactive metal.

(f(i))[1]

State the main source of methane.

(f(ii))[1]

State one harmful effect of methane on the environment.

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