Chapter 14: extracting iron

Question 1

process of extracting iron ( summary )

Answer 1

1. addition of starting reactants
2. production of carbon dioxide
3. production of carbon monoxide
4. reduction of haematite to iron
5. remival of acidic impurities

Question 2

main ore of iron

Answer 2

haematite
–> mainly iron(III) oxide
–> impurities like sand & clay

Question 3

starting reactants of extracting iron

Answer 3

1. haematite
2. coke ( mainly carbon )
3. limestone ( calciun carbonate )