Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Iron is obtained from its ore in the blast furnace. Which statement correctly describes one of the reactions taking place in the blast furnace?

  • ACarbon monoxide is reduced to carbon dioxide.
  • BIron(III) oxide is reduced by carbon dioxide.
  • CSlag is produced when calcium carbonate reacts with carbon dioxide.
  • DThe reaction that heats the blast furnace produces carbon dioxide.

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