Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Iron is obtained from its ore in a blast furnace. Coke and limestone are also put into the blast furnace. What is the role of the limestone?

  • Ato decompose to release oxygen to burn the coke
  • Bto decompose to release oxygen to oxidise the iron
  • Cto decompose to neutralise the acidic impurities
  • Dto react with coke to heat the blast furnace

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