Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

This question concerns metals.
(a(i))[1]

Use the data in Table 5.1 to predict rubidium’s melting point.

(a(ii))[1]

Use the data in Table 5.1 to predict the atomic volume of potassium.

(a(iii))[1]

Use the data in Table 5.1 to predict what you would observe when sodium reacts with water.

(a(iv))[2]

State the physical state of sodium at 1300 ^{\circ}C, then give a reason for your answer.

(b)[4]

Answer the questions (i)-(iii) on the extraction of iron in a blast furnace.

(c)[2]

Answer the questions (i)-(ii) on calcium carbonate in the blast furnace.

(d)[2]

Arrange the four metals in order of their reactivity. Put the least reactive metal first.

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