Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

The table shows and contrasts the mass percentages of the elements in the whole Earth and in the oceans.
(a(i))[1]

Deduce the mass percentage of the other elements in the oceans.

(a(ii))[1]

State which non-metallic element occurs in the whole Earth at the highest percentage by mass.

(a(iii))[2]

Give two major composition differences between the whole Earth and the oceans.

(b)[2]

Complete the diagram so that it shows the electron arrangement in a chlorine atom.

(c(i))[1]

Explain why air is blown into the blast furnace.

(c(ii))[1]

Complete the equation for this reaction. $\text{CO}_2 + C \rightarrow \ldots \text{CO}$

(c(iii))[1]

State the meaning of the term reduction.

(c(iv))[1]

Calculate the smallest mass of iron(III) oxide required to make 14 g of iron.

(d(i))[2]

Select two substances from the list that are used when iron from the blast furnace is converted into steel.

(d(ii))[1]

State the meaning of the term alloy.

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