Chemistry

Isolation of Elements

Question:

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

Answer:

The following factors should be kept in mind to ensure proper precautions:
(i) Reactivity of the metal.
(ii) Suitability of the electrode.

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Isolation of Elements

Q 1.

Match the items of Column I with items of Column II and assign the correct code:
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Q 2.

The mixture of compounds A and B is passed through a column of Al2O3 by using alcohol as eluent. Compound A is eluted in preference to compound B. Which of the compounds A or B is more readily adsorbed on the column?

Q 3.

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 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.

What is meant by the term "chromatography"?

Q 6.

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

Q 7.

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

Q 8.

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

Q 9.

Match the items of Column I with the items of Column II and assign the correct code:
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Q 10.

Which of the following ores are concentrated by froth floatation?
(a) Haematite (b) Galena
(c) Copper pyrites (d) Magnetite

Q 11.

Name the common elements present in the anode mud in electrolytic refining of copper. Why are they so present?

Q 12.

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

Q 13.

Write the chemical reactions involved in the extraction of gold by cyanide process. Also give the role of zinc in the extraction.

Q 14.

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 15.

Which of the following reaction is an example of autoreduction?
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Q 16.

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

Q 17.

What is the role of graphite rod in the electrometallurgy of aluminium?

Q 18.

Brine is electrolysed by using inert electrodes. The reaction at anode is
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Q 19.

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 20.

In the extraction of chlorine from brine .
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Q 21.

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

Q 22.

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

Q 23.

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 24.

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

Q 25.

State the role of silica in the metallurgy of copper.

Q 26.

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

Q 27.

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Q 28.

What is the role of depressant in froth-floatation process?

Q 29.

Differentiate between "minerals"and "ores'.

Q 30.

Describe a method for refining nickel.

Q 31.

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

Q 32.

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

Q 33.

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 34.

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

Q 35.

What criterion is followed for the selection of the stationary phase in chromatography?

Q 36.

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 37.

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 38.

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 39.

Which of the following reactions occur during calcination?
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Q 40.

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 41.

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

Q 42.

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

Q 43.

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

Q 44.

At temperatures above 1073 K coke can be used to reduce FeO to Fe. How can you justify this reduction with Ellingham diagram?

Q 45.

Write chemical reactions taking place in the extraction of zinc from zinc blende.

Q 46.

Why copper matte is put in silica lined converter?

Q 47.

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 48.

In the extraction of chlorine by electrolysis of brine,
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Q 49.

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

Q 50.

Why are sulphide ores converted to oxide before reduction?