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Extraction of metals — Paper 1 · IGCSE Physical Science 0652

C9.3· 17 questions · 17 marks · 20 min · 2005–2023· Multiple choice

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Question 1: Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do they contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Fe Cu D Cu AlQuestion 2: Which of the oxides CuO, MgO and Na2O can be reduced by heating with carbon? A CuO only B MgO only C Na2O only D CuO, MgO and Na2OQuestion 3: The table shows some properties of elements P and Q.

has a coloured oxide

oxide can be reduced by carbon

reacts with dilute sulfuric aci…Question 4: Metal X is below hydrogen in the reactivity series. Which row in the table is correct? reaction of X with reaction of the heated hydrochlor…1 / 5
Question 5: The equation describes a reaction which occurs in a blast furnace. Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 Which substance is reduced? A carbon dioxide B …Question 6: Metal M is only present in its ores as a compound. M is extracted from these compounds by heating them with carbon. In which position in th…Question 7: Metal M is only present in its ores as a compound. M is extracted from these compounds by heating them with carbon. In which position in th…2 / 5
Question 8: Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do the ores contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Fe Cu D Cu AlQuestion 9: Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do the ores contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Fe Cu D Cu AlQuestion 10: Metals are found either as an ore or ‘native’ in the Earth’s crust. Which row identifies a source of aluminium, copper, gold and iron? alum…Question 11: Metals are found either as an ore or ‘native’ in the Earth’s crust. Which row identifies a source of aluminium, copper, gold and iron? alum…3 / 5
Question 12: Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do the ores contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Cu Al D Fe CuQuestion 13: Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do the ores contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Cu Al D Fe CuQuestion 14: Metal M is formed when its oxide is heated with carbon. From this information, which deductions are correct? 1 M is less reactive than carb…4 / 5
Question 15: Some reactions of four metals, W, X, Y and Z, and their oxides are shown. The letters are not the chemical symbols of the metals. reaction …Question 16: What is the name of the raw material from which aluminium is extracted and what is the method of extraction used? name of raw material meth…Question 17: Lead is extracted from its ore using carbon monoxide. The equation is shown. PbO  +  CO  →  Pb  +  CO2 Which statement explains what happen…5 / 5

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Q1 · Bauxite and haematite are important ores 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005

15 Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do they contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Fe Cu D Cu Al

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Answer: B

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Q2 · Which of the oxides CuO, MgO and Na2O can be reduced by heating with carbon? 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2008

14 Which of the oxides CuO, MgO and Na2O can be reduced by heating with carbon? A CuO only B MgO only C Na2O only D CuO, MgO and Na2O

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Answer: A

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Q3 · The table shows some properties of elements P and Q 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2009

11 The table shows some properties of elements P and Q. has a coloured oxide oxide can be reduced by carbon reacts with dilute sulfuric acid x \ \ {90 << s/o What are elements P and Q? P Q A Cu Fe B Cu Zn Cc Fe Cu D Fe Zn

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Answer: A

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Q4 · Metal X is below hydrogen in the reactivity series 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2009

14 Metal X is below hydrogen in the reactivity series. Which row in the table is correct? reaction of X with reaction of the heated hydrochloric acid oxide of X with carbon A hydrogen formed metal formed B hydrogen formed no reaction C no reaction metal formed D no reaction no reaction

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Answer: C

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Q5 · The equation describes a reaction which occurs in a blast furnace 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2009

16 The equation describes a reaction which occurs in a blast furnace. Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 Which substance is reduced? A carbon dioxide B carbon monoxide C iron D iron(III) oxide

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Answer: D

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Q6 · Metal M is only present in its ores as a compound 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011

13 Metal M is only present in its ores as a compound. M is extracted from these compounds by heating them with carbon. In which position in the reactivity series shown is M most likely to be found? potassium A sodium calcium B magnesium zinc C iron copper D

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Answer: C

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Q7 · Metal M is only present in its ores as a compound 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011

14 Metal M is only present in its ores as a compound. M is extracted from these compounds by heating them with carbon. In which position in the reactivity series shown is M most likely to be found? potassium A sodium calcium B magnesium zinc C iron copper D

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Answer: C

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Q8 · Bauxite and haematite are important ores 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2013

13 Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do the ores contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Fe Cu D Cu Al

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Answer: B

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Q9 · Bauxite and haematite are important ores 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2013

13 Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do the ores contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Fe Cu D Cu Al

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Answer: B

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Q10 · Metals are found either as an ore or ‘native’ in the Earth’s crust 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2014

13 Metals are found either as an ore or ‘native’ in the Earth’s crust. Which row identifies a source of aluminium, copper, gold and iron? aluminium copper gold iron A bauxite malachite native haematite B bauxite native malachite haematite C haematite malachite native bauxite D haematite native native bauxite

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Answer: A

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Q11 · Metals are found either as an ore or ‘native’ in the Earth’s crust 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2014

13 Metals are found either as an ore or ‘native’ in the Earth’s crust. Which row identifies a source of aluminium, copper, gold and iron? aluminium copper gold iron A bauxite malachite native haematite B bauxite native malachite haematite C haematite malachite native bauxite D haematite native native bauxite

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Answer: A

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Q12 · Bauxite and haematite are important ores 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2017

13 Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do the ores contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Cu Al D Fe Cu

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Answer: B

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Q13 · Bauxite and haematite are important ores 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2017

13 Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do the ores contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Cu Al D Fe Cu

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Answer: B

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Q14 · Metal M is formed when its oxide is heated with carbon 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2021

15 Metal M is formed when its oxide is heated with carbon. From this information, which deductions are correct? 1 M is less reactive than carbon. 2 M is more reactive than potassium. 3 The oxide of M is acidic. A 1 only B 1 and 3 C 2 only D 2 and 3

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Answer: A

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Q15 · Some reactions of four metals, W, X, Y and Z, and their oxides are shown 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022

14 Some reactions of four metals, W, X, Y and Z, and their oxides are shown. The letters are not the chemical symbols of the metals. reaction of metal with reaction of metal oxide metal dilute hydrochloric acid with carbon W reacts not readily reduced X no reaction readily reduced Y reacts reduced Z fast reaction not reduced What is the order of reactivity of these metals? most least reactive reactive A Z W Y X B Z Y W X C X W Y Z D X Y W Z

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Answer: A

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Q16 · What is the name of the raw material from which aluminium is extracted and what is the… 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022

15 What is the name of the raw material from which aluminium is extracted and what is the method of extraction used? name of raw material method of extraction A bauxite electrolysis B bauxite reaction with carbon C petroleum electrolysis D petroleum reaction with carbon

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Answer: A

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Q17 · Lead is extracted from its ore using carbon monoxide 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2023

10 Lead is extracted from its ore using carbon monoxide. The equation is shown. PbO + CO → Pb + CO2 Which statement explains what happens to the lead atoms and carbon atoms in the reactants? A Lead and carbon are oxidised. B Lead and carbon are reduced. C Lead is oxidised and carbon is reduced. D Lead is reduced and carbon is oxidised.

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Answer: D

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