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Paper 4 structured question: Extraction of metals

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The extraction of iron involves multiple steps and reactions.

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Iron Extraction Reactions

Identify the products of the following reactions: (a) CaCO3 → ? (b) Fe2O3 + 3CO → ?

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    State the products of the reaction CaCO3 → ?

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    State the products of the reaction Fe2O3 + 3CO → ?

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Paper 4 structured question: Extraction of metals

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Chemical Reactions in Iron Extraction

The extraction process includes the following reactions: (a) C + O → CO2 (b) C + CO2 → 2CO (c) Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 (d) CaCO3 → CaO + CO2 (e) CaO + SiO2 → CaSiO3

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    State the reaction that produces carbon dioxide from carbon and oxygen.

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