Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Iron is made in the blast furnace. Which statement about this process is correct?

  • ACarbon is oxidised to carbon dioxide.
  • BCarbon monoxide is produced by the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate.
  • CHaematite is reduced by calcium carbonate.
  • DImpurities are removed by the hot air blast.

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