Metal Refining Methods Quiz
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What is the purpose of the circular heater in the zone refining technique?

  • To crystallize out the pure metal (correct)
  • To cool the impure molten metal
  • To create impurities in the molten metal
  • To move the impurities to one end of the bar
  • What forms the anode in electrolysis?

  • Thick plates of pure metal
  • Thin sheets of pure metal
  • Thin sheets of impure metal
  • Thick plates of impure metal (correct)
  • What happens at the cathode during electrolysis?

  • Pure metal gets deposited (correct)
  • Impure metal dissolves
  • Impurities collect as anode mud
  • Pure metal dissolves
  • What happens to the impurities during zone refining?

    <p>They get moved to one end of the bar and removed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the electrolyte in electrolysis?

    <p>To form a suitable salt of the metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the impurities when the vapours of titanium tetra iodide are decomposed in the vapour phase refining process?

    <p>They combine with iodine to form titanium tetra iodide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to obtain ultra-pure metals like titanium, zirconium, vanadium, and thorium?

    <p>Vapour phase refining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metal is NOT mentioned as one that can be refined using electrolytic refining?

    <p>Titanium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of electrolytic refining?

    <p>Convenient method for refining a wide range of metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature are the metallic iodides decomposed in the vapour phase refining process?

    <p>1100°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

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