Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Iron is obtained from haematite in a blast furnace. Coke and limestone are put into the blast furnace. What does the limestone do?

  • AIt decomposes and neutralises acidic impurities.
  • BIt is a fuel which heats the furnace.
  • CIt oxidises the iron in haematite.
  • DIt releases oxygen allowing the coke to burn.

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