Iron And Basic Electrolysis Quiz

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Take this 20 question quiz to quiz yourself on Iron, Iron Ore, the blast furnace and electrolysis!


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  • 1. 

    What is an ORE?

    • A.

      An ore is a chemical that occurs in the Earth's crust but it has a small percentage of that metal which can be successfully extracted.

    • B.

      An ore is a mineral that occurs in the Earth's crust with a large percentage of that metal able to be extracted.

    • C.

      An ore is an element that is added to the blast furnace to take Iron out of its oxide, Iron Oxide.

    Correct Answer
    B. An ore is a mineral that occurs in the Earth's crust with a large percentage of that metal able to be extracted.
  • 2. 

    Which is added to the BLAST FURNACE to take Iron out of its ore?

    • A.

      Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

    • B.

      Calcium Oxide (CaO)

    • C.

      Silicon Dioxide (SiO)

    • D.

      Calcium Silicate (CaSiO3)

    • E.

      The ore of Iron, Iron oxide

    Correct Answer
    A. Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
  • 3. 

    What is the CHEMICAL EQUATION for Iron being extracted from its ore?

    • A.

      Iron + Oxide + X = Iron

    • B.

      Iron Oxide + Calcium Carbonate = Iron

    • C.

      Iron Oxide +

    • D.

      Iron Oxide + X = Iron

    • E.

      Iron + Oxide = Iron

    Correct Answer
    D. Iron Oxide + X = Iron
  • 4. 

    What is the "X" in the CHEMICAL EQUATION to take Iron out of its ore?

    • A.

      A reducing agent - carbon monoxide

    • B.

      An oxidizing agent - nitric oxide

    Correct Answer
    A. A reducing agent - carbon monoxide
  • 5. 

    What is the major impurity in the IRON ORE?

    • A.

      Silicon Dioxide

    • B.

      Limestone

    • C.

      Silica

    • D.

      There is no impurity

    Correct Answer
    C. Silica
  • 6. 

    A ____ is used to recycle Iron

    Correct Answer
    converter
  • 7. 

    How is a CONVERTER used to recycle Iron?

    • A.

      It is used to mix together solid scrap iron/steel with molten iron.

    • B.

      It is used to mix together molten (liquid) scrap iron/steel with molten iron.

    • C.

      It is used to mix together molten (liquid) scrap iron/steel with silicon dioxide.

    Correct Answer
    B. It is used to mix together molten (liquid) scrap iron/steel with molten iron.

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