Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Iron is obtained from iron ore inside a blast furnace.
(a(i))[1]

State the name of the principal iron ore used in the blast furnace.

(a(ii))[1]

State how the main source of heat is supplied in the blast furnace.

(a(iii))[1]

Name the gaseous reducing agent in the blast furnace.

(a(iv))[2]

Write a symbol equation for the reduction of iron(III) oxide by the gaseous reducing agent in (a)(iii).

(a(v))[2]

Write two symbol equations to show how limestone removes silicon(IV) oxide from iron ore.

(b)[2]

Explain why A, B, C and D are isotopes of iron.

(c(i))[3]

Complete Table 2.2 to show the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in the two iron ions shown.

(c(ii))[2]

Describe a test for aqueous $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$ ions. Give the test and the observations.

(d(i))[2]

Define the term oxidising agent.

(d(ii))[1]

Explain why the conversion of $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$ ions to $\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ ions is described as oxidation.

(d(iii))[1]

State one condition needed for the oxidation to occur.

(e)[1]

Suggest the identity of the other product produced in this reaction.

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