Iron is extracted from its ore, haematite, in the blast furnace. The main extraction reaction is: Fe

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Iron is extracted from its ore, haematite, in the blast furnace. The main extraction reaction is:

Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g)


a. Name the reducing agent in this process.

b. Name the oxide of iron shown in the equation.

c. Explain why this is a redox reaction.

d. Calculate the mass of iron which will be produced from 640 tonnes of haematite.

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Chemistry

ISBN: 9781444176445

3rd Edition

Authors: Bryan Earl, Doug Wilford

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