Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Iron pyrite, $\text{FeS}_2$, is an iron ore. On heating in air, $\text{FeS}_2$ gives iron(III) oxide and sulfur dioxide.
(a)[1]

Balance the equation given: $\text{FeS}_2 + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + \text{SO}_2$.

(b)[1]

Describe one environmental issue caused by sulfur dioxide in the air.

(c)[3]

Describe the conversion of sulfur dioxide into sulfuric acid in the contact process.

(d)[1]

State one additional use of sulfur dioxide.

(e(i))[1]

In a blast furnace, iron(III) oxide, coke, limestone and hot air are heated together to produce molten iron. Describe the function in the blast furnace of coke.

(e(ii))[1]

Describe the role of limestone in a blast furnace.

(e(iii))[1]

Describe the role of hot air in the blast furnace.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Balanced equation: $4FeS2 + 11O2 \rightarrow 2Fe2O3 + 8SO2$.

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