Extraction of Metals
12 past-paper questions on Extraction of Metals · examined 2020–2024.
20245 questions
Which reaction takes place in the blast furnace?
In step 1, carbon burns in air to produce carbon dioxide. Give one other reason why carbon is burned in air in the blast furnace.
In step 2, carbon monoxide is produced by the reaction of carbon dioxide with carbon. State one adverse effect of carbon monoxide on health.
In step 3, iron(III) oxide is reduced by carbon monoxide. Write the symbol equation for this reaction.
Explain why calcium carbonate is added to the blast furnace. Include any relevant reactions or equations in your answer.
20231 question
Some metals and the compounds in their ores are shown. Which type of reaction occurs in the extraction of each of these metals from its ore?
20221 question
Iron is extracted from iron ore in a blast furnace. Describe the essential reactions involved in the extraction of iron.
20211 question
Metal X is more reactive than zinc but less reactive than sodium. What would be the best method for obtaining metal X from its ore?
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