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Metals: Extracting Iron

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Total cards: 9•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What is the main ore of iron?

Back (Answer)

Hematite (Iron III Oxide)

#2
Front (Question)

What is the temperature at the bottom and top of the furnace?

Back (Answer)

1500 degrees celsius 250 degrees celsius

#3
Front (Question)

What are the raw materials involved in extracting iron? (4)

Back (Answer)

hematite, air, coke, limestone

#4
Front (Question)

What is the main reducing agent in extracting iron?

Back (Answer)

carbon monoxide

#5
Front (Question)

What kind of reaction is coke burning hot air?

Back (Answer)

exothermic - heat released keeps furnace heated

#6
Front (Question)

Describe the process of extracting iron (5)

Back (Answer)

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#7
Front (Question)

Write all of the equations involved in extracting iron (6)

Back (Answer)

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#8
Front (Question)

What is slag?

Back (Answer)

calcium silicate

#9
Front (Question)

What is solid slag used in?

Back (Answer)

road building