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Sodium is extracted from rock salt (sodium chloride). Write a balanced equation for the reaction. 

Important Questions on Making Use of Metals

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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 5
Zinc blende is an ore of zinc. It is mainly _____ ?
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 6
Describe the extraction of zinc by electrolysis.
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 1
Write the equation for the redox reaction that gives iron.
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 2
What is the 'blast' of the blast furnace?
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 3
Name the waste gases from the blast furnace.
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 4
The calcium carbonate in the blast furnace helps to purify the iron. Explain how, with an equation.
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 5
The slag and waste gases are both useful. How?
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 1
Which compounds are used in the extraction of aluminium? Say what role each plays.