Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Iron is extracted in the blast furnace from haematite ore. Which process occurs in the blast furnace?

  • ACalcium carbonate is used to remove acidic impurities.
  • BCoke is reduced to carbon dioxide.
  • CHaematite is oxidised by carbon monoxide.
  • DHaematite undergoes thermal decomposition.

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