Balance the equation given: $\text{FeS}_2 + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + \text{SO}_2$.
Describe one environmental issue caused by sulfur dioxide in the air.
Describe the conversion of sulfur dioxide into sulfuric acid in the contact process.
State one additional use of sulfur dioxide.
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.
Describe the role of limestone in a blast furnace.
Describe the role of hot air in the blast furnace.