Practice Reduction Of Oxide To Metal (3.2) - Chapter 6: General Principles and Processes of Isolation

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Question 1.
What is smelting?
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Think about the role of heat and carbon.
Question 2.
What is the main product of the thermite reaction between iron oxide and aluminum?
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It's a metal and a compound.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of smelting?
- To produce carbon
- To extract metals
- To heat substances
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Think about what smelting achieves.
4Question 4.
True or False: The thermite process requires an external heat source to initiate the reaction.
- True
- False
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Consider how the reaction proceeds after starting.
Question 5.
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using electrolysis for extracting aluminum compared to traditional smelting methods.
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Consider factors like energy usage, metal reactivity, and cost.
Question 6.
Devise a flowchart showing the processes of reducing iron oxide using both smelting and the thermite process, indicating the key steps involved.
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Focus on the material requirements and end products in each step.

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