Metal Extraction Quiz

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Which process involves the removal of metals from their ores?

  • Filtration
  • Reduction (correct)
  • Oxidation
  • Evaporation

What is the main purpose of using a flux in metal extraction?

  • To remove impurities from the metal
  • To decrease the melting point of the metal (correct)
  • To increase the hardness of the metal
  • To increase the melting point of the metal

Which type of furnace is commonly used for the extraction of iron from its ore?

  • Blast furnace (correct)
  • Reverberatory furnace
  • Electric arc furnace
  • Induction furnace

What is the primary compound found in bauxite during the purification process?

<p>Aluminum oxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical process is used to extract alumina from bauxite?

<p>Bayer process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the byproduct of the extraction of alumina from bauxite using the Bayer process?

<p>Red mud (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the extraction of metals, which stage involves the reduction of metal oxides using carbon or carbon monoxide?

<p>Smelting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the extraction of metals, what is the purpose of roasting in the initial stage of processing metal ores?

<p>To convert metal sulfides to metal oxides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a flux in the extraction of metals?

<p>To remove impurities and form a slag (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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