Metallurgy

1. Which one of the following ores is best concentrated by froth floatation method?
(2016)
(a) Siderite
(b) Galena
(c) M a l a c h i t e
(d) Magnetite

2. The purest form of iron is

(a) pig iron

(b) wrought iron
(c) red iron
(d) steel

3. In the context of the Hall-Heroult process for the extraction of Al, which of the following
statements is false? (2015)
(a) CO and CO 2 are produced in this process
(b) Al 2 0 3 is mixed with CaF 2 which lowers the melting point of the mixture and brings
conductivity
(c) A1 3+ is reduced at the cathode to form Al
(d) Na 3 AlF 6 serves as the electrolyte

4. The metal that cannot be obtained by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of its salts is (2014)
(a) Ag
(b) Ca
(c) Cu
(d) Cr

5. In the cyanide extraction process of silver from argentite ore, the oxidising and reducing agents
used are (2012)
(a) O2 and CO respectively
(b) O2 and Zn dust respectively
(c) HNO 3 and Zn dust respectively
(d) HNO 3 and CO respectively

6. Oxidation states of the metal in the minerals haematite and magnetite, respectively, are (2011)
(a) II, III in haematite and III in magnetite
(b) II, III in haematite and II in magnetite

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(c) II in haematite and II, III in magnetite
(d) III in haematite and II, III in magnetite

7. Native silver metal forms a water soluble complex with a dilute aqueous solution of NaCN in
the presence of (2008)
(a) nitrogen
(b) oxygen
(c) carbon dioxide
(d) argon

8. Extraction of zinc from zinc blende is achieved by (2007)

(a) electrolytic reduction
(b) roasting followed by reduction with carbon
(c) roasting followed by reduction with another metal
(d) roasting followed by self-reduction

9. Which ore contains both iron and copper? (2007)

(a) Cuprite
(b) Chalcocite
(c) Chalcopyrite
(d) Malachite

10. The methods chiefly used for the extraction of lead and tin from their ores are respectively
(2004)
(a) self-reduction and carbon reduction
(b) self-reduction and electrolytic reduction
(c) carbon reduction and self-reductionc
(d) cyanide process and carbon reduction

11. In the process of extraction of gold, Roasted gold ore + CN − + H 2O ⎯⎯

O2
→  X  + HO
 X  + Zn → Y  + Au
Identify the complexes [X] and [Y]. (2003)
− 2−
(a)  X  =  Au ( CN )2  , Y =  Zn ( CN )4 
3− 2−
(b)  X  =  Au ( CN )4  , Y =  Zn ( CN )4 
− 4−
(c)  X  =  Au ( CN )2  , Y =  Zn ( CN )6 
− 2−
(d)  X  =  Au ( CN )4  , Y =  Zn ( CN )4 

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12. Anhydrous ferric chloride is prepared by (2002)
(a) heating hydrated ferric chloride at a high temperature in a stream of air
(b) heating metallic iron in a stream of dry chlorine gas
(c) reaction of ferric oxide with hydrochloric acid
(d) reaction of metallic iron with hydrochloric acid

13. Which of the following process is used in extractive metallurgy of magnesium? (2002)
(a) Fused salt electrolysis
(b) Self-reduction
(c) Aqueous solution electrolysis
(d) Thermite reduction

14. The chemical composition of ‘slag’ formed during the smelting process in the extraction of
copper is (2001)
(a) Cu2O + FeS
(b) FeSiO3
(c) CuFeS2
(d) Cu2 S + FeO

15. Electrolytic reduction of alumina to aluminium by Hall-Heroult process is carried out

(2000)
(a) in the presence of NaCl
(b) in the presence of fluorite
(c) in the presence of cryolite which forms a melt with lower melting temperature
(d) in the presence, of cryolite which forms a melt with higher melting temperature

16. The chemical process in the production of steel from haematite ore involve
(2000)
(a) reduction
(b) oxidation
(c) reduction followed by oxidation
(d) oxidation followed by reduction

17. In the commercial electrochemical process for aluminium extraction, the electrolyte used is
(1999)
(a) Al ( OH )3 in NaOH solution
(b) an aqueous solution of Al ( SO4 )3
(c) a molten mixture of Al2O3 and Na3 AlF6

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(d) a molten mixture of AlO ( OH ) and Al ( OH )3

18. The major role of fluorspar ( CaF2 ) which is added in small amount in the electrolytic
reduction of alumina dissolved in fused cryolite ( Na3 AlF6 ) is (1993)
(a) as a catalyst
(b) to make the fused mixture very conducting
(c) to increase the temperature of the melt
(d) to decrease the rate of oxidation of carbon at the anode

19. Hydrogen gas will not reduce (1985)

(a) heated cupric oxide
(b) heated ferric oxide
(c) heated stannic oxide
(d) heated aluminium oxide

20. In the alumino-thermite process, aluminium acts as (1983)

(a) an oxidising agent
(b) a flux
(c) a reducing agent
(d) a solder

21. Type of bonds present in CuSO4 .5 H 2O are only (1983)

(a) electrovalent and covalent
(b) electrovalent and coordinate covalent
(c) electrovalent, covalent and coordinate covalent
(d) covalent and coordinate covalent

22. In metallurgy of iron, when limestone is added to the blast furnace, the calcium ion ends up in
(1982)
(a) slag
(b) gangue
(c) metallic calcium
(d) calcium carbonate

23. Iron is rendered passive by treatment with concentrated

(a) H 2 SO4
(b) H3 PO4
(c) HCl

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(d) HNO3

24. In purification of bauxite ore, it is mixed with coke and heated at 1800C in presence of
nitrogen. this is:
(a) Hall's process
(b) Serpeck's process
(c) Baeyer's process
(d) Electrolytic reduction

25. Reducing agent of haematite in blast-furnace is

(a) Coke in furnace
(b) Coke in upper part and CO in lower part of furnace
(c) CO in most parts of the furnace
(d) CO in the furnace

26. PbS ⎯⎯
air

→ X , X + PbS → Pb + SO2
(a) PbO
(b) PbO2
(c) PbO and PbSO4
(d) PbO2 and PbO

27. In which of the following pairs, both the ores are oxides?
(a) Cuprite, Bauxite
(b) Haematite, Cerrusite
(c) Argentite, Cassiterite
(d) Siderite, Zincite

28. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(a) calamine and siderite are carbonates
(b) argentite and cuprite are oxides
(c) zinc blende and pyrites are sulphides
(d) malachite and azurite are ores of copper

29. Gravity separation method is based upon:

(a) preferential washing of ores and gangue particles.
(b) difference in densities of ore particles and impurities.
(c) difference in chemical properties of ore particles and impurities.
(d) none of these.

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30. Sulphide ores are generally concentrated by the:
(a) gravity separation process
(b) calcination process
(c) leaching process
(d) none of these

31. Which one of the following sulphide ores is concentrated by chemical leaching?
(a) Sphalerite
(b) Argentite
(c) Galena
(d) Copper pyrite

32. NaCN is sometimes added in the froth flotation process as a depressant when ZnS and PbS
minerals are expected because:
(a) Pb ( CN )2 is precipitated while no effect on ZnS.
(b) ZnS forms soluble complex Na2  Zn ( CN )4  while PbS forms froth
(c) PbS forms soluble complex Na2  Pb ( CN )4  while ZnS forms froth
(d) NaCN is never added in froth floatation process.

33. Which of the following process is related with the removal of sulphur by heating in the air?
(a) Smelting
(b) Calcination
(c) Annealing
(d) Roasting

34. Consider the following statements. Roasting is carried out to:

(i) convert sulphide to oxide and sulphate.
(ii) to remove impurities of CuS and FeS present in the ore of tin stone ( SnO2 ) as CuSO4 and
FeSO4 .
(iii) melt the ore.
(iv) remove arsenic and sulphur impurities.
Of these statements.
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct
(d) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) are correct

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35. Main source of lead is galena (PbS). It is converted to Pb by:

Self - reduction process is:

(a) A
(b) B
(c) both
(d) none

36. Cassiterite is concentrated by

(a) hand picking
(b) levigation
(c) electromagnetic separation
(d) Wilfley table method

37. Pb and Sn are extracted from their chief ore by:

(a) carbon reduction and self-reduction respectively.
(b) self-reduction and carbon reduction respectively.
(c) electrolysis and self-reduction respectively.
(d) self-reduction and electrolysis respectively.

38. Poling process:

(a) reduces SnO2 to Sn.
(b) involves the liberation of reducing gases like hydrocarbons.
(c) uses poles of freshly cut green wood.
(d) all of the above are correct.

39. Wrought iron, pig iron and steel differ in properties due to
(a) carbon content
(b) softness
(c) conductivity
(d) malleability

40. In the electro-refining, the impure metal is made as:

(a) anode
(b) cathode
(c) electrolytic-tank
(d) none

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41. Which of the following elements is present as the impurity to the maximum extent in the
pig iron?
(a) Manganese
(b) Carbon
(c) Silicon
(d) Phosphorus

42. Which of the following process is used in the extractive metallurgy of magnesium?
(a) Fused salt electrolysis
(b) Self reduction
(c) Aqueous solution electrolysis
(d) Thermite process

43. Which metal is extracted using a hydrometallurgical process involving complexation?

(a) Mg
(b) Au
(c) Sn
(d) Zn

44. Bessemer converter is used for the preparation of:

(a) steel
(b) wrought iron
(c) pig iron
(d) cast iron

45. The process of zone refining is used for

(a) silicon
(b) germanium
(c) gallium
(d) all the above

46. On the basis of ellingham diagram which of the following is not correct?
(a) Entropy change for all metal oxides is roughly same.
(b) Below the boiling point, ' T S ' factor is same irrespective of metal.
(c) Above G = 0 line, oxide decomposes into metal & oxygen.
(d) If randomness increases the slope increases

47. Which does not represent correct method?

(a) TiCl2 + 2Mg → Ti + 2MgCl2 :Kroll

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(b) Ni ( CO )4 → Ni + 4CO :Mond
1
(c) AgCO3 → 2 Ag + CO2 + O2 :Van Arkel
2
(d) ZrI 4 → Zr + 2I 2 :Van Arkel

48. Select correct statement.

(a) In the decomposition of an oxide into oxygen and solid/liquid metal, entropy increases.
(b) Decomposition of an oxide is an endothermic change.
(c) To make AG negative, temperature should be high enough so that T S   H 
(d) All are correct statements.

49. Consider the following metallurgical processes:

(I) Heating impure metal with CO and distilling the resulting volatile carbonyl (b.p. 43C )
and finally decomposing at 150 − 200C to get the pure metal
(II) Heating the sulphide ore in air until a part is converted to oxide and then further heating
in the absence of air to let the oxide react with unchanged metal sulphide.
(III) Electrolysis of the molten electrolyte containing approximately equal amounts of the metal
chloride and NaCl to obtain the metal
The processes used for obtaining magnesium, nickel and copper are respectively:
(a) (I), (II) and (III)
(b) (II), (III) and (I)
(c) (III), (I) and (II)
(d) (II), (I) and (III)

50. Native silver metal forms a water soluble complex with a dilute aqueous solution of
NaCN in the presence of:
(a) nitrogen
(b) oxygen
(c) carbon dioxide
(d) argon

51. Which of the following is not correctly matched with respect to the processes involved in the
extractive metallurgy of the respective metal?
(a) Al2O3 .2H 2O → Al : Leaching, precipitation, calcination and electrolytic reduction (molten
state).
(b) Ag2 S → Ag : Leaching and displacement method.
(c) PbS → Pb : Froth flotation process, roasting and self-reduction.

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(d) KCl.MgCl2 .6H 2O → Mg : Dehydration by simple heating and electrolytic reduction in
aqueous phase.

52. The chemical processes in the production of steel from haematite ore involve:
(a) reduction
(b) oxidation
(c) reduction followed by oxidation
(d) oxidation followed by reduction

53. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(a) Cassiterite is an oxide ore of tin.
(b) Tin metal is obtained by the carbon reduction of black tin (purified ore of tin)
(c) In the extraction of lead from galena, the roasting and self-reduction are carried out in the same
furnance at different temperature.
(d) Reducing agent of-haematite in blast-furnace is coke in upper part and CO in lower part of
furnace.

54. The element which is recovered from electrolytic process is:

(a) iron
(b) lead
(c) aluminium
(d) zinc

55. Blister copper is:

(a) pure copper
(b) ore of copper
(c) alloy of copper
(d) impure copper

56. Aluminium metal is purified by:

(a) Hoope's process
(b) Hall's process
(c) Serpeck's process
(d) Baeyer's process
57. Forth floatation process for the concentration of sulphide ores is an illustration of the practical
application of:
(a) adsorption
(b) absorption
(c) sedimentation
(d) coagulation

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58. Give the correct order of initials T or F for following statements. Use T if statement is true and
F if it is false.
(i) In gold schmidt thermite process aluminium acts as a reducing agent.
(ii) Mg is extracted by electrolysis of aq. solution of MgCl2
(iii) Extraction of Pb is possible by smelting
(iv) Red Bauxite is purified by Serpeck's process
(a) T T T F
(b) T F F T
(c) F T T T
(d) T F T F

59. Thermite is a mixture of:

(a) Fe powder and Al2O3
(b) Al powder and Fe2O3
(c) Cu powder and Fe2O3
(d) Zn powder and Cr2O3

60. Calcium is extracted by the electrolysis of:

(a) Fused mixture of CaCl2 and CaF2
(b) CaCl2 fused salt solution
(c) fused mixture of CaCl2 and NaF
(d) Ca3 ( PO4 )2 fused salt solution

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 Answer

1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (b) 9. (c) 10. (c) 11. (a) 12. (b)
13. (a) 14. (b) 15. (c) 16. (a) 17. (c) 18. (b) 19. (d) 20. (c) 21. (c) 22. (a) 23. (d) 24. (b)
25. (c) 26. (c) 27. (a) 28. (a) 29. (b) 30. (d) 31. (b) 32. (b) 33. (d) 34. (c) 35. (b) 36. (b)
37. (b) 38. (d) 39. (a) 40. (a) 41. (b) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (a) 45. (d) 46. (a) 47. (c) 48. (d)
49. (c) 50. (b) 51. (d) 52. (c) 53. (d) 54. (c) 55. (d) 56. (a) 57. (a) 58. (d) 59. (b) 60. (a)

Solutions
1. (b)

2. (a)
Conceptial Statement.

3. (d)

4. (b)

5. (b)

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6. (d)

7. (b)

8. (b)

9. (c)

10. (a)
Conceptual Statement.

11. (a)

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12. (b)

13. (a)

14. (b)

15. (c)

16. (a)

17. (c)

18. (b)

19. (d)

20. (c)

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21. (c)

22. (a)

23. (d)

24. (b)

25. (c)

26. (c)

27. (a)

28. (b)
Conceptual Statement.

29. (b)

30. (d)

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31. (b)

32. (b)

33. (d)

34. (c)

35. (b)

36. (b)

37. (b)

38. (d)

39. (a)

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40. (a)

41. (b)

42. (a)

43. (b)

44. (a)

45. (d)

46. (a)

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47. (c)

48. (d)

49. (c)

50. (b)

51. (d)

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52. (c)

53. (d)

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54. (c)

55. (d)
Impure copper

56. (a)
Others are purification methods of bauxite ore.

57. (a)
It is adsorption phenomenon.

58. (d)

59. (b)
Al powder and Fe2O3

60. (a)

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