Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Which statement concerning the extraction of iron from hematite is correct?

  • AAir is blown into the blast furnace to oxidise the molten iron.
  • BCarbon dioxide is reduced by coke to carbon monoxide.
  • CHematite is oxidised by carbon to molten iron.
  • DThe slag produced is denser than molten iron.

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