Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Iron is produced in a blast furnace.
(a)[1]

Name the remaining starting material added to the blast furnace.

(b(i))[1]

Name the principal iron ore that contains $\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3$.

(b(ii))[1]

Complete the equation.\n\n$\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + \ldots \text{CO} \rightarrow \ldots \text{CO}_2 + \ldots \text{Fe}$

(b(iii))[2]

State how the oxidation number of iron changes in the reaction in (ii). from ............ to ............

(b(iv))[1]

Explain why the change in oxidation number shows that iron has been reduced.

(c)[4]

Write two symbol equations that show how silicon(IV) oxide is removed. For each equation, name the type of chemical reaction involved.

(d(i))[1]

State the name for a substance that is a mixture of a metal and other elements.

(d(ii))[1]

Name one element, other than carbon, that is mixed with iron when stainless steel is made.

(e)[1]

State the chemical name used for rust.

(f(i))[1]

State the term for coating steel with zinc.

(f(ii))[1]

Describe one other barrier method used to prevent rusting.

(f(iii))[2]

Explain how zinc offers sacrificial protection.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 17-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Air that is hot

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI