Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Iron is obtained in a blast furnace.
(a(i))[1]

Write the equation that shows carbon dioxide being reduced by coke.

(a(ii))[1]

Write the equation showing iron(III) oxide being reduced to iron by carbon monoxide.

(b)[1]

Why is limestone introduced into the blast furnace?

(c)[2]

An iron ore contains an oxide with the formula $\text{Fe}_3\text{O}_4$. Calculate the percentage by mass of iron present in $\text{Fe}_3\text{O}_4$.

(d)[2]

State which reaction is oxidation and which is reduction. Explain your answer.

(e)[2]

Explain how fixing magnesium strips to the iron hulls of ships prevents the iron from rusting.

(f)[1]

Aqueous iron(II) chloride is one product when iron reacts with hydrochloric acid. Construct an equation for this reaction.

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