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O-LevelChemistryMetals & Reactivity5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q321 Mark

Which statements about extracting metals from their ores are correct? 1 Aluminium is extracted by the electrolysis of aluminium oxide dissolved in cryolite. 2 Silver is difficult to extract from its ores because of its low reactivity. 3 Iron is extracted from haematite by reduction in the blast furnace.

A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 3 only

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Metals & Reactivity, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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