Chemistry

Isolation of Elements

Question:

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

Answer:

This is because the standard free energy of formation of CO2 from CO is higher than that of standard free energy of formation of ZnO from Zn.

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Isolation of Elements

Q 1.

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 2.

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 3.

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

Q 4.

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

Q 5.

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 6.

How is copper extracted from low grade copper ores?

Q 7.

The main reactions occurring in blast furnace during extraction of iron from haematite are
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Q 8.

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 9.

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 10.

What is the role of flux in metallurgical processes?

Q 11.

What is meant by the term "chromatography"?

Q 12.

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

Q 13.

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

Q 14.

In the extraction of chlorine by electrolysis of brine,
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Q 15.

Match the items of Column I with the items of Column II and assign the correct code:
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Q 16.

Assertion (A): Sulphide ores are concentrated by froth floatation method. Reason (R): Cresols stabilize the froth in froth floatation method.

Q 17.

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 18.

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

Q 19.

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 20.

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 21.

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 22.

Match the items of Column I with items of Column II and assign the correct code:
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Q 23.

Match the items of Column I with the items of Column II and assign the correct code:
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Q 24.

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

Q 25.

Which of the ores mentioned  can be concentrated by magnetic separation method?

Q 26.

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

Q 27.

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

Q 28.

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 29.

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 30.

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

Q 31.

State the role of silica in the metallurgy of copper.

Q 32.

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Q 33.

Describe a method for refining nickel.

Q 34.

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

Q 35.

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 36.

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

Q 37.

For the reduction of FeO at the temperature corresponding to point D, which of the following statement is correct?
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Q 38.

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 39.

Which method is used for refining Zr and Ti? Explain with equation?

Q 40.

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the following choices.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but the Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.
(e) Assertion and Reason both are wrong.

Assertion (A): Nickel can be purified by Mond's process.
Reason (R): Ni(CO)4 is a volatile compound which decomposes at 460 K to give pure Ni.

Q 41.

I low is cast iron' different from pig iron '?

Q 42.

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 43.

In the extraction of chlorine from brine .
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Q 44.

Write two basic requirements for refining of a metal by Mond's process and by van Arkel method.Why?

Q 45.

Give two requirements for vapour phase refining.

Q 46.

Match the items of Column I with items of Column II and assign the correct code:
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Q 47.

Is it true that under certain conditions, Mg can reduce Al203 and Al can reduce MgO? What are those conditions?

Q 48.

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

Q 49.

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

Q 50.

Why copper matte is put in silica lined converter?