Chemistry

Isolation of Elements

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Answer:

This is explained on the basis of Keq, the equilibrium constant. In the given redox reaction, all reactants and products are solids at room temperature, so, there is no equilibrium between the reactants and products and hence the reactions does not occur at RT. At high temperature, Cr melts and values of TAS increases. As a result, the value of
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Isolation of Elements

Q 1.

The main reactions occurring in blast furnace during extraction of iron from haematite are
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Q 2.

How is leaching carried out in case of low grade copper ores?

Q 3.

Extraction of gold and silver involves leaching the metal with CN+ ion. The metal is recovered by
(a) displacement of metal by some other metal from the complex ion
(b) roasting of metal complex
(c) calcinations followed by roasting
(d) thermal decomposition of metal complex

Q 4.

t the temperature corresponding to which of the points in figure of Q. 11-13, FeO will be reduced to Fe by coupling the reaction 2FeO —> 2Fe + 02 with all of the following reactions?
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Q 5.

How is copper extracted from low grade copper ores?

Q 6.

Why is sulphide ore of copper heated in a furnace after mixing with silica? Iron oxide present as impurity in sulphide ore of copper forms a slag of iron silicate and copper is produced in the form of copper matte.

Q 7.

Assertion (A): Hydrometallurgy involves dissolving the ore in a suitable reagent followed by precipitation by a more electropositive metal.
Reason (R): Copper is extracted by hydrometallurgy.

Q 8.

What is meant by the term "chromatography"?

Q 9.

In the extraction of chlorine by electrolysis of brine,
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Q 10.

Which of the following statements are correct?
(a) A depressant prevents certain type of particle to come to the froth.
(b) Copper matte contains Cu2S and ZnS.
(c) The solidified copper obtained from reverberatory furnace has blistered appearance due to evolution of SO2 during the extraction.
(d) Zinc can be extracted by self-reduction.

Q 11.

Match the items of Column I with the items of Column II and assign the correct code:
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Q 12.

What is the role of cryolite in the metallurgy of aluminium?

Q 13.

The value of ΔfG ° for formation of Cr2O3 is – 540 kJ mol-1 and that of Al203 is – 827 kJ mol-1 . Is the reduction of Cr2O3 possible with Al?

Q 14.

Write down the reactions taking place in different zones in the blast furnace during the extraction of iron.

Q 15.

Describe a method for refining nickel.

Q 16.

Assertion (A): Zone refining method is very useful for producing semiconductors.
Reason (R): Semiconductors are of high purity.

Q 17.

Out of C and CO, which is a better reducing agent for ZnO?

Q 18.

In the extraction of aluminium by Hall-Heroult process, purified A1203 is mixed with CaF2 to
(a) lower the melting point of A1203.
(b) increase the conductivity of molten mixture.
(c) reduce Al+3 into Al(s).
(d) acts as catalyst.

Q 19.

Which of the following statements are correct about the role of substances added in the froth floatation process?
(a) Collectors enhance the non-wettability of the mineral particles.
(b) Collectors enhance the wettability of gangue particles.
(c) By using depressants in the process two sulphide ores can be separated.
(d) Froth stabilizers decrease wettability of gangue.

Q 20.

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Q 21.

State the role of silica in the metallurgy of copper.

Q 22.

Choose the correct option of temperature at which carbon reduces FeO to iron and produces CO.
(a) Below temperature at point A
(b) Approximately at the temperature corresponding to point A
(c) Above temperature at point A but below temperature at point D
(d) Above temperature at point A

Q 23.

Common impurities present in bauxite are .
(a) CuO (b) ZnO (c) Fe2O3   (d)  SiO2

Q 24.

What is the role of flux in metallurgical processes?

Q 25.

Assertion (A): Zirconium can be purified by van Arkel method.
Reason (R): ZrI4 is volatile and decomposes at 1800 K.

Q 26.

Why is zinc not extracted from zinc oxide through reduction using CO?

Q 27.

Which of the following options are correct?
(a) Cast iron is obtained by remelting pig iron with scrap iron and coke using hot air blast.
(b) In extraction of silver, silver is extracted as cationic complex.
(c) Nickel is purified by zone refining.
(d) Zr and Ti are purified by van Arkel method.

Q 28.

Wrought iron is the purest form of iron. Write a reaction used for the preparation of wrought iron from cast iron. How can the impurities of sulphur, silicon and phosphorus be removed from cast iron?

Q 29.

Why is the extraction of copper from pyrites more difficult than that from its oxide ore through reduction?

Q 30.

The choice of a reducing agent in a particular case depends on thermodynamic factor. How far do you agree with this statement? Support your opinion with two examples.

Q 31.

Name the processes from which chlorine is obtained as a by-product What will happen if an aqueous solution of NaCl is subjected to electrolysis?

Q 32.

For the reduction of FeO at the temperature corresponding to point D, which of the following statement is correct?
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Q 33.

In the metallurgy of aluminium
(a) Al3+ is oxidized to Al(s)
(b) graphite anode is oxidized to carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(c) oxidation state of oxygen changes in the reaction at anode
(d) oxidation state of oxygen changes in the overall reaction involved in the process.

Q 34.

Why is an external emf of the more than 2.2 V required for the extraction of Cl2  from brine?

Q 35.

The purest form of iron is prepared by oxidizing impurities from cast iron in a reverberatory furnace. Which iron ore is used to line the furnace? Explain by giving reaction.

Q 36.

Why are sulphide ores converted to oxide before reduction?

Q 37.

Copper can be extracted by hydrometallurgy but not zinc. Explain.

Q 38.

Which of the following reactions occur during calcination?
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Q 39.

Explain:
(i)Zone refining
(ii)Column chromatography.

Q 40.

Although carbon and hydrogen are better reducing agents but they are not used to reduce metallic oxides at high temperatures. Why?

Q 41.

Write down the reactions taking place in blast furnace related to the metallurgy of iron at the temperature range 500-800 K.

Q 42.

Give two requirements for vapour phase refining.

Q 43.

Match the items of Column I with items of Column II and assign the correct code:
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Q 44.

Match the items of Column I with the items of Column II and assign the correct code:
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Q 45.

What is the significance of leaching in the extraction of aluminium?

Q 46.

Predict conditions under which Al might be expected to reduce MgO.

Q 47.

In the froth floatation process, zinc sulphide and lead sulphide can be separated by
(a) using collectors
(b) adjusting the proportion of oil to water
(c) using depressant
(d) using froth stabilisers

Q 48.

For the metallurgical process of which of the ores, calcined ore can be reduced by carbon?
(a) Haematite (b) Calamine (c) Iron pyrites (d) Sphalerite

Q 49.

In the extraction of chlorine from brine .
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Q 50.

What should be the considerations during the extraction of metals by electrochemical method?