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Processes of Isolation of
EleGient
Sulphidc ion is soft basc and its ores are
Occurrence of Metals metals. IJuly22,
(A) Pb (B) Al
l. The major component of which of the föllowing ore is Choose the correct answer from the opticm;
sulphide based mineral? [Jan. 29, 2023 (11)) (a) (A) and (C) only (b) (A) and (D)
only only
(a) Calamine (b) Siderite (c) (A) and (B) (d) (C) and
(c) Sphalerite (d) Malachite 8. The one that is not a carbonate ore is: [April
9,
2. Among the following ores Bauxite, Siderite, Cuprite,
Calamine, Haematite, Kaolinite, Malachite. Magnetite, (c) siderite (d) bauxite
Limonite, Cryolite, the number ofprineipal ores 9. Assertion: For the extraction of iron, haematite
Oren.
if (00 iron is INV,July 27, 2022 (11)) Reason: Haematite is a carbonate ore of iron.
3. Match List-I with List-Il. (April 9,
(Junc 29, 2022 (11); SimilarAug 27, 2021 (101 (a) Only the reason is correct
List-I list-Il (b) Both the assertion and reason are correct,
butt:
(One) (Composition) reason is not the correct explanation forthe
assnct
(A) Siderite (1) FeC03 (c) Both the assertion and reason are correct
andt:
(B) Malachite reason is the correct explanation for theassertin
(11)
(d) Only the assertion is correct.
(C) Sphalerite (111)ZnS
10. Match the ores (column-A) with the metals(column.j)
(D) Calamine zncog
[Jan.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (Column-A) (Column-B)
(a) A-LB-Il, C-III,DIV (b) Ores Metals
(c) A-IV, (d) (O Siderite (A) Zinc
4. Match List-I with List-Il IJune 24, 2022 (Il) Kaolinite (B) Copper
List-I List-Il (HI)Malachite (C) Iron
(A) Sphalerite (1) FeC03 (IV) Calamine (D) Aluminium
(B) Calamine (11) PbS
(C) Galena (b) (11)- UI) -
(D) Siderite (IW-nS
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given (d) (11)- (111)-
below : ll. The ore that contains both iron and copperis:
(Jan. 9,
(a) copper pyrites (b) malachite
(c) (11),(B) -(111), (c) dolomite (d) azurite
5. (a) Baryte, (b) Galena, (c) Zinc blende and (d) Copper
Topic 2 Metallurgical Processes
pyrites. How many of these minerals are sulphide based?
INV, June 24, 2022 (11)) 12. Which one ofthe following is not an exampleofdcinnt
6. Calamine and Malachite, respectively, are the ores of:
IApril IS.
[Sep. 1, 2021 (11);SimilarApri111, 2015; |
[April 19, 20141 (a) Fe203.xH20 Fe203 +
(a) Nickeland Aluminium
(b) Zinc and Copper (b) caC03 —--.-> CaO+CO,
(c) Copper and Iron (c) CaCOfMgC03 caO+MgO+2C0:
(d) Aluminium and Zinc
(d) 2PbS 302 2PbO + 2S02
GeneralPrinciples and Processes of Isolation of Elements
Given below are two statetnents related to Ellingham 100
diagmm: (April 13, 2023 (11)1
statement-I : Ellingham diagrams can be constructed for -200
formationofoxides, sulfides an halides of metals.
Statement-Il : It consists ofplots OCAfH0vs T for Connation -300
ofoxidcsofelcmcnts. c + 02 C02
0 -400
In the light of the above statements, choose the most
appropriate answer from the options given below:
-500
(a) Both Statement I and Statement Il are incorrect (Id/mol)
(b) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct —600
(c) Both Statement I and Statement Il are correct
(d) Statement I is correct but Statement Il is incorrect -800
14. Given below are two statements : one is labelled as oc
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R For the given diagram, the correct statement is-
Assertion A : In the Ellingham diagram, a sharp change in (a) At 600 oc, C can reduce ZnO
slopeofthe line is observed for Mg —Y MgO at —1120 oc (b) At 600 oc, C can reduce Feo
Reason R : There is a large change ofentropy associated (c) At 600 oc, CO cannot reduce Feo
with the change of state. (d) At 600 "C, CO can reduce ZnO
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct 19. Which of the following metals can be extracted through
answerfrom the options given below [April 12, 2023 (I)) alkali leaching technique? (April 08, 2023 (1)1
(a) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct (a) cu (b) Sn (d) Au
explanation ofA
(b) Both Aand Rare true but R is the correct explanation 20. In Hall —Heroult process, the following is used for
reducingA1203 :- (April 08, 2023 (101
of A
(c) A is false but R is true (a) Graphite (b) Magnesium
(c) N%AlF6 (d) caF2
(d) A is hue but R is false
21. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
15. In the extraction process of copper, the product obtained
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
after carrying out the reactions (April Il, 2023 (1)1 Assertion A: In an Ellingham diagram, the oxidation of
(0 2cyS+302+2cu20+2S02 carbon to carbon monoxide shows a negative slope with
2Cu20+Cu2S+6Cu+S02isca11ed respect to temperature.
(a) Blister copper Reason R: CO tends to get decomposed at higher
(b) Copper scrap temperature.
(c) Reduced copper In the light of the above statements, choose the correct
(d) Copper matte answer from the options given below (Feb. 01, 2023
16. Given below are two statements : [April 11, 2023 (11)) (a) Ais not correct but R is correct
Statement —I : In the metallurgy process, sulphide ore is (b) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct
converted to oxide before reduction. explanationofA
Statement— Il : Oxide ores in general are easier to reduce. (c) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct
In the light of the above statements, choose the most explanationofA
appropriate answer from the options given below : (d) A is correct but R is not correct
(a) Both Statement I and Statement Il are correct. 22. The methodsNOT involved in concentration of ore are
(b) Statement I is correct but Statement Il is incorrect. (A) Liquation (B) Leaching
(C) Electrolysis (D) Hydraulic washing
(c) Both Statement I and Statement Il are incorrect.
(E) Froth floatation [Jan. 31, 2023 (1)1
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct. Choose the correct answer from the options given
17. Which of the following is used as a stabilizer during the (a) B, D and C only (b) C,DandEon1y
concentration of sulphide ores? [April 10, 2023 (1)1 (c) A and Conly (d) B,DandEonly
(a) Pine oils 23. Which one of the following statements is incorrect ?
(b) Xanthates [Jan. 31, 2023 (11)1
(c) Fatty acids (a) Boron and Indium can be purified by zone refining
(d) Cresols method.
(b) Van-Arkel method is used to purify tungsten.
18. Gibbs energy vs T plot for the formation ofoxides is given (c) Cast iron is obtained by melting pig iron with scrap
below. [April 10, 2023 (11)) iron and coke using hot air blast.
(d) The malleable iron is prepared from cast iron by
oxidising impurities in a reverberatory furnace.
OSO
(D) Blister copper (IV) NaCN 45. Given below ate two statements, onc is labellcd as
(June 27, 2022 (01 Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Choosethe correct answer from the options given below. Assertion (A) : Aluminium is extracted from bauxite by
(C) -(11), (D) -O) the electrolysis ormolten mixture ofA12()) with cryolite.
(a)
Reason (R) : The oxidation state of Al in cryolite is +3.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most
appropriate answer from the options given below :
IAug.31, 2021 (1)1
40. Statement I : Leaching of gold with cyanide ion in absence (a) (A) is true but (R) is false
of air/02 leads to cyano complex ofAu (Ill). (b) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Statement Il : Zinc is oxidized during the displacement (c) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct
reaction carried out for gold extraction. explanation of (A)
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct (d) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct
answer from the options given below. explanation of (A)
[June 27, 2022 (101 46. Given below are two statements. IAug. 26, 2021 (1)1
Both Statement I and Statement Il are correct. Statement I : The choice of reducing agents for metals
(a).
Il are incorrect. extraction can be made byusing Ellingham diagram, a plot
(b) Both Statement I and Statement
of AG vs temperature.
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement Il is incorrect. Statement Il : The value of AS increases from left to right
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct. in Ellingham diagram.
41. Given below are two statements : [June 26, 2022 (1)1 In the light of the above statements, choose the most
Statement I : According to the Ellingham diagram, any appropriate answer from the options given below:
metal oxide with higher AGOis more stable than the one (a) Both Statement I and Statement Il are true
O
with lower AG . (b) Statement I is false but Statement Il is true
Statement Il : The metal involved in the formation ofoxide (c) Both Statement I and Statement Il are false
placed lower in the Ellingham diagram can reduce the oxide (d) Statement I is true but Statement Il is false
ofa metal placed higher in the diagram. 47. The statement that is INCORRECT about Ellingham
diagram is IJu1y 27, 2021
In the light of the above statements, choose the most
appropriate answer from the options given below : (a) provides idea about the reaction rate.
(b) provides idea about free energy change.
(a) Both Statement I and Statement Il are correct. during thereacticmm.
(c) provides ideaabmtchangesinthephases
(b) Both Statement I and Statement Il are incorrect. (d) provides idea about reduction of metal oxide.
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement Il is incorrect. 48. In the leaching ofalumina from bauxite, the ore expected to
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct. teach outin the process by reacting with NaOH is :
42. The role of depressants in Froth Flotation method is to IJu1y 25, 2021
(June 26, 2022 (11)1 (a) Ti02 (b) Fe203 (c) ZnO (d) Si02
(a) selectively prevent one component of the ore from 49. Match List I with List Il : (Both having metallurgical terms)
coming to the froth. [July 25, 2021 (11))
(b) reducethe consumption ofoil for froth formation. List-I
(c) stabilize the froth. Concentration of (D Reverberatory
(d) enhance non-wettability of the mineral particles. Ag ore furnace
43. Leaching ofgold with dilute aqueous solution ofNaCN in (B) Blast furnace (ii) Pig iron
presence ofoxygen gives complex [A], which on reaction (C) Blister copper (iii) Leaching with dilute
with zinc forms the elemental gold and another complex NaCN solution
[B]. [A] and [B], respectively are :- [Junc 25, 2022 (1)1 (D) Froth floatation method (iv) Sulfide ores
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (c) Photochemical
(a) (Ah(iii), (BHii), (d) Iihotochcmical nmog nnd global
58. Among qtntemcntq ( ) Warming
the correct
ISep. 04, 2020 onetiare :
Similar April
(d) (DHi)
SO. Consider two chemical rulctions (A) and (D) that take plncc
during metallurgical : IJuly 20, 2021 (2) In the extraction of silver. silver
ig extracted
(A) zncog (s) 'i
(3) Nickel is purified by Mond's proccss,
('1) Zr and Ti are purified by van Arkel
(n) method
The correct option of names given to them respectively is: (b) (3) and (4)my
(a) (A) is calcination and (B) is roasting (c) (3) and (4) only (d) (3) nnd (4)
only
(b) Both (A) and (B) are producing same product so both 59. According to the following diagram, A
reduccs 130
are roasting the temperature is: (Jan. 09,
(c) Both (A) and (B) are producing same product so both
are calcination -600
(d) (A) is roasting and (B) is calcination
51. The chemical that is added to reduce the melting point of -800
the rmction mixture during the extraction ofaluminium is A 02 AO2
-1000
[March 2021 Similar May 12, 20121
(a) Cryolite < —1200 B—02
(b) Calamine
(c) Kaolite (d) Bauxite
52. Ellingham diagram isa graphical representationof: 0 200 400 600 800 10001200
14001600
T(OC)
(a) Al-Ivs T (b) (1)1
(c) AGvsT (d) (AG- TAS)vs T (a) <1400 0C (b) > 1400 0C
53. Which of the following ore is concentrated using group I (c) (d) <1200 0C
cyanide salt? 60. Among the reactions (A) - (D), the reaction(s)
(February 24, 2021 that
(a) Sphalerite (b) Calamine do not occur in the blast furnace during the
extraction
of
(c) Siderite (d) Malachite iron is/are: [Jan. 08,2020(Il)l
54. The INCORRECT statementis: (SCP.062020 (A) CaO+ *CaSi03
(a) bronze is an alloy ofcopper and tin.
(b) cast iron is used to manufacture wrought iron. (C) FeO+Si02 +FeSi03
(c) german silver is an alloy of zinc, copper and nickel.
(d) brass is an alloy ofcopper and nickel. (D)Feo 502
55. For a reaction, 4 M(s) + n02(g) —Y2M202n(s),the free
energy change is plotted as a function of temperature.
The temperature below which the oxide is stable could be 61. The idea of froth floatation method came from
a persmX
inferred from the plot as the point at which : and this method is related to the process Yofores,
XandY,
[Sep. 06, 2020 (11)) respectively, are : [April 12,2019
(a) the slope change from negative to positive (a) fisher woman and concentration
(b) the free energy change shows a change from nega- (b) washer woman and concentration
tive to positive value (c) fisher man and reduction
(c) the slope changes from positive to negative (d) washer man and reduction
(d) the slope changes from positive to zero 62. The correct statement is : [April 12,2019(101
56. An Ellingham diagram provides informationabout: (a) leaching of bauxite using concentratedNa0H
[Sep. 05, 2020 solution gives sodium aluminate and sodiumsilicate.
(a) the conditions of pH and potential under which a (b) the Hall-Heroult process is used
for the production
species is thermodynamically stable. ofaluminium and iron.
(b) the temperature dependence of the standard Gibbs (c) pig iron is obtained from cast iron.
energies of formation ofsome metal oxides. (d) the blistered appearance ofcopper
(c). the pressure dependenceof the standard electrode duringthemetal•
lurgical process is due to the evolution ofC02.
potentials of reduction reactions involved in the 63. The correct statement
is : (April 10,
extraction ofmetals. (a) aniline is a froth stabilizer.
(d) the kinetics of the reduction process. (b) zincite is a carbonate ore.
57. The processes ofcalcination and roasting in metallurgical (c) sodium cyanide cannot
industries, respectively, can lead to : [Sep. 04, 2020 (Il)) be used in the metallurgof
silver.
(a) Global warming and photochemical smog
(d) zone refining process is used
(b) Global warn-ling and acid rain for the refiningOf
titanium.
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