Extraction Of Iron Flashcards
1
Q
What method is used to extract iron?
A
Reduction of metal oxide with a non metal
2
Q
Ore of iron
A
Hematite
3
Q
Fe2O3
A
Hematite
4
Q
C + O2 -> 2 CO
A
Burning of coke/carbon to provide heat & co2
5
Q
Why burn coke/ carbon in oxygen?
A
-provide heat
-provide co2
6
Q
CO2 + C -> 2CO
A
Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide
7
Q
Fe2O3 + 3CO —> 2Fe + 3CO2
A
Reduction of iron (///) oxide by carbon monoxide
8
Q
CaCO3
A
Calcium carbonate/ limestone
9
Q
CaCO3 -> CaO + CO2
A
Thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate / limestone to make calcium oxide
10
Q
CaO
A
Calcium oxide
11
Q
SiO
A
Silicone dioxide
12
Q
Silicone dioxide is a …
A
Non metal oxide (Acidic)
13
Q
Calcium oxide is a …
A
Metal oxide (basic)
14
Q
Non metal oxides are
A
Acidic
15
Q
Metal oxides are
A
Basic