Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Copper pyrites is an ore that contains copper compounds. Among the compounds present in the ore is $\text{CuFeS}_2$.
(a)[2]

Calculate the mass of copper present in $20.0$ tonnes of $\text{CuFeS}_2$.

(b)[2]

When $\text{CuFeS}_2$ is heated in air, copper(II) oxide, iron(III) oxide and sulfur dioxide are produced. Construct the equation for this reaction.

(c)[1]

Heating copper(II) oxide with carbon reduces it to copper. Construct the equation for this reaction.

(d(i))[1]

Identify the electrolyte employed to purify impure copper by electrolysis.

(d(ii))[2]

What are the electrodes made of? State the positive electrode (anode) and the negative electrode (cathode).

(d(iii))[2]

Write the half-equations for the reactions taking place at both electrodes.

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