Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

The table sets out and compares the percentage by mass of the elements in the Earth’s crust with those in the Moon’s crust.
(a(i))[1]

Deduce the percentage by mass of the other elements in the Moon’s crust.

(a(ii))[1]

State which element occurs in the Earth’s crust at the highest percentage by mass.

(a(iii))[2]

Give two main differences in the composition of the Earth’s crust and the Moon’s crust.

(b)[2]

Complete the diagram to show the electron arrangement in a silicon atom.

(c(i))[2]

Complete the chemical equation for this reaction. … Fe + … O$_2$ → Fe$_3$O$_4$

(c(ii))[4]

The raw materials added to the blast furnace are iron ore, limestone and [BLANK]. Carbon monoxide reacts with iron(III) oxide to make iron. In this reaction iron(III) oxide is [BLANK]. Limestone decomposes to form calcium oxide and carbon [BLANK]. Calcium oxide reacts with impurities in the iron ore to make [BLANK].

(d(i))[1]

Explain how the oxygen removes the carbon.

(d(ii))[1]

Choose from the list the name of the other type of compound used to convert iron into steel: acidic oxide, alcohol, basic oxide, hydrocarbon.

(d(iii))[1]

Choose the diagram, J, K, L or M, that best shows an alloy.

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