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The calcium carbonate in the blast furnace helps to purify the iron. Explain how, with an equation.

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
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.
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 2
Sketch the electrolysis cell for extracting aluminium.
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 2
Why do the aluminium ions move to the cathode?
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 2
What happens at the cathode? Give an equation.
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 2
The anode is replaced regularly. Why?
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 3

These terms all describe properties of aluminium. Say what each term means.

a. Malleable.

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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 3

These terms all describe properties of aluminium. Say what each term means.

b. Ductile.