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Extraction of metals and industrial processes

Question 1 of 10

Question 1 of 10

The Haber process manufactures

Question 2 of 10

Question 2 of 10

The process that makes sulphuric acid is the ___ process.

Question 3 of 10

Question 3 of 10

Slag floats on molten iron in the blast furnace.

Question 4 of 10

Question 4 of 10

Gold in Ghana is often extracted from its ore by

Question 5 of 10

Question 5 of 10

Describe the extraction of iron from haematite in the blast furnace. Write equations for the main reactions and explain the role of limestone.

Question 6 of 10

Question 6 of 10

Rusting of iron requires

Question 7 of 10

Question 7 of 10

The Contact process manufactures

Question 8 of 10

Question 8 of 10

Describe the Contact process for the manufacture of sulphuric acid. Include the equations, the catalyst and the conditions, and explain why SO₃ is not dissolved directly in water.

Question 9 of 10

Question 9 of 10

Discuss the environmental effects of illegal small-scale gold mining (galamsey) in Ghana from a chemical point of view.

Question 10 of 10

Question 10 of 10

Painting iron prevents rusting by keeping out air and water.

Questions written by OtisamLMS in the style of the WASSCE. They are not WAEC past questions.