1.

Extraction of metals from their ores always c) the aluminum ions lose three electrons to the
involves cathode
a) oxidation b) reduction d) oxygen gas collects at the cathode
c) electrolysis d) heating with coke 8. Which metal is used for galvanizing?
2. The main impurity in iron ore is a) copper b) chromium
a) clay b) rock fragments c) tin d) zinc
c) limestone d) sand
3. A suitable method for the extraction of sodium 9. Which of the diagrams below best represents a
form its ore would be steel alloy?
a) thermal decomposition
b) electrolysis of the molten ore
c) heating with coke in a furnace
d) heating the ore gently
4. for rusting to occur, iron metal must 10. Which equation best represents the reduction of
a) gain water only from the air iron ore in the blast furnace?
b) lose electrons a) Fe2O3(s) + 3C(s) 2Fe(l) + 2CO(g)
c) decompose to its oxide b) FeO(s) + C (s) Fe(l) + CO(g)
d) lose mass to the air c) FeO2(s) + 2CO(g) Fe(l) + 2CO2(g)
5. In the making of stainless steel, which two metals d) Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) 2Fe(l) + 3CO2(g)
are added to the steel?
a) nickel and manganese 11. During t he extraction of aluminium by
b) nickel can chromium electrolysis cryolite(Na3AlF6) is added because
c) chromium and manganese it
d) tungsten and chromium a) lowers the melting point of the bauxite ore
6. Which of these contains the highest percentage of b) is cheaper to use than bauxite
iron? c) adds more aluminium to the cell
a) pig rion b) wrought iron d) produces less pollution than bauxite ore
c) cast iron d) mild steel
7. Which of the following is inaccurate about the 12. The protective film that forms on the surface of
electrolysis of aluminium oxide dissolved in aluminium may be strengthened by
molten cryolite? a) galvanizing
a) the anodes burn away copper b)y and have b) electroplating
to be periodically replaced c) anodizing
b) the electrodes are made of graphite d) reduction