SECOND LONG TEST IN CHEMISTRY IGCSE GRADE 10 4.

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Part A. Multiple Choice
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16. Why does the carbon anode need regular
replacement in the electrolysis of aluminium oxide?
a. carbon is brittle and breaks down easily
b. it melts at the high temperatures
c. carbon reacts with the oxygen produced
d. it dissolves
17. Cryolite is also known as
a. Magnesium silicate
b. Sodium borofluoride
c. Sodium aluminium fluoride
d. Magnesium silicate
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In the electrolytic method of obtaining aluminium from
purified bauxite, cryolite is added to the charge in
order to:
a. lower the melting point of bauxite
b. dissolve bauxite and render it a non-conductor of
electricity
c. protect aluminium produced from oxygen
d. minimise the heat loss due to radiation
19. What is the function of cryolite (Na 3AlF6) in the
electrolysis of alumina?
a. To lower the melting point of the aluminium oxide.
b. It acts an inert electrode during the electrolysis.
c. It reacts with the aluminium oxide to form pure
aluminium.
d. To act as a solvent for the aluminium oxide.
20. How does a sacrificial anode protect a metal?
a. It reacts with the metal to give it a greater resistance
to corrosion.
b. It is reduced more readily than the metal.
c. It forms an impenetrable layer over the protected
metal.
d. It is more easily oxidised than the protected metal.
21. The balanced equation for the reactions taking
place at the negative electrode in the electrolysis of
alumina is:
a. Al → Al3+ + 3e–
b. 3Al+ + 3e– → Al
c. Al+ + e– → Al
d. Al3+ + 3e– → Al
22. What are the two reasons why it is preferable to
obtain aluminium from recycling rather than extracting
it from its ore.
a. Recycled aluminium is cheaper.
b. It reduces waste.
c. It is a purer form of aluminium.
d. Recycled aluminium has greater strength.
23. In extracting iron using the blast furnace shown,
what are the processes happening at A, B and C?
a. A = hot gases released, B = hot air enters, C = slag
comes out
b. A = hot gases enter, B = hot air released, C = slag
comes out
c. A = hot gases released, B = hot air enters, C = iron
comes out
d. A = hot gases enters, B = iron comes out, C = slag
comes out
24. During the electrolysis of alumina to produce
aluminium, which one of the following is not true?
a. Aluminium is removed as it is being formed.
b. The temperature of the electrolyte is around 950oC.
c. Chlorine gas is produced at the anode.
d. The reaction occurring at the cathode is:
Al3+ + 3e- → Al
25. Which of the following methods is not used for the
prevention of corrosion?
a. greasing b. painting
c. plating d. heating
26. Which element cannot be extracted from its ore by
reduction with carbon?
a. iron b. aluminium
c. copper d. lead
27. Select two correct statements about the Reactivity
Series from the following:
a. They lose their electrons less readily as you go
down the series.
b. The most reactive metals are at the top.
c. The least reactive elements are at the bottom.
d. They are all metals.
28. Based on its position in the Reactivity Series,
aluminium does not corrode as easily as it would be
predicted. Why is this?
a. It forms a thin layer of aluminium oxide on its
surface that prevents further corrosion.
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b. It is the least dense metal in the Reactivity Series. of aluminium?
c. It is a very unreactive metal. a. Cathode = oxygen, anode = aluminium
d. It has a full outer shell of electrons. b. Cathode = aluminium, anode = chlorine
c. Cathode = aluminium, anode = oxygen
29. The balanced equation for the reactions taking d. Cathode = aluminium, anode = hydrogen
place at the positive electrode in the electrolysis of
alumina is:
a. 6O2- + 12e– → 3O2 b. 6O2- → 3O2 + 12e–
c. 3O2 → 6O2- - 12e– d. Al3+ + 3e– → Al

Part B Identify the parts of a blast furnace

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Choices
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note (answers can be
repeated)
A. iron ore, coke and
limestone
B. hot waste gases
C. steel lines with heat-
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resistant brick
D. hot air blast
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E. tap hole for slag
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Part C. Explanation
Riddle (5 pts)

What has roots as nobody

sees.
Is taller than trees,
Up, up it goes,
And, yet never grows?

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