Mayar International Schools

First Semester 2025/2026

The International Programs’

Department

Metals- Worksheet
Chemistry IGCSE- 0620

Student Name: _____________

Grade: 10

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1. A list of substances is shown.

Brass
Calcium oxide
Carbon monoxide
Diamond
Glucose
Hydrogen
Litmus
Magnesium bromide
Methyl orange
Sodium chloride
Stainless steel
Thymolphthalein
Water
Zinc oxide

Answer the following questions about these substances. Each substance may be used once, more than
once, or not at all.

State which substance:

(a) Is formed by the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate in the blast furnace.

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(b) Is a compound that reduces iron (III) oxide in the blast furnace.

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2. This question is about iron.

(a) Iron is extracted from iron ore in a blast furnace.

(i) Name the main ore of iron.

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(ii) The main ore of iron contains iron (III) oxide. Describe the extraction of iron from iron ore in the
blast furnace. In your answer, describe:

● The production of carbon monoxide.

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● The role of carbon monoxide.

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● The role of calcium carbonate, added to the blast furnace.

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(iii) Iron collects at the base of the blast furnace as a liquid. Describe the arrangement and motion of
the particles in a liquid.

Arrangement
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Motion
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3. This question is about metals. Carbon is used to extract iron from iron ore in a blast furnace. State
two uses of carbon in the extraction process.

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2. _______________________________________________________________________________ [2]

4. This question is about metals and metal compounds.

(a) Iron is extracted in a blast furnace by reduction of iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3, with carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is produced by the reaction of carbon with carbon dioxide.

C + CO2 → 2CO

(i) Explain how this equation shows that carbon dioxide is reduced.

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(ii) Name the type of chemical reaction where oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously.

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(iii) Calcium carbonate is added to the blast furnace. The calcium carbonate undergoes thermal
decomposition. State the meaning of the term thermal decomposition.
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5. Iron ore contains iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3. A blast furnace is used to extract iron from Fe2O3.

Equations for some of the reactions in the blast furnace are shown.

Equation 1 C + O2 → CO2

Equation 2 CaCO3 → CaO + CO2

Equation 3 CaO + SiO2 → CaSiO3

(a) Equation 1 shows the combustion of carbon in the blast furnace.

(i) Name the substance that provides the carbon for this reaction.

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(ii) State the purpose of the combustion of carbon in the blast furnace.

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(b) Iron (III) oxide, Fe2O3, in iron ore is converted to iron when it reacts with carbon monoxide, CO, in
the blast furnace.

(ii) State the name of the iron ore which consists mainly of iron(III) oxide.

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(iii) Describe how carbon monoxide is formed in the blast furnace.

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(iv) Write the symbol equation to show the reaction that occurs when iron(III) oxide is converted to
iron in the blast furnace.

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(v) Name the chemical process which happens to iron when iron(III) oxide is converted to iron in the
blast furnace.

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(c) State the type of reaction shown by equation 2.

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(d) (i) Explain why the reaction in equation 3 can be described as an acid–base reaction.
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(ii) State:

● The chemical name of SiO2.

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● The common name given to CaSiO3 when it is formed in the blast furnace.

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(e) Aluminum cannot be extracted from its ore using a blast furnace.

(i) State why aluminum is not extracted from its ore using a blast furnace.

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(ii) Name the process used to extract aluminum from its ore.

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(f) Both iron(III) oxide and aluminum oxide contain metal ions with a 3+ charge.

(i) Write the electronic configuration of an Al3+ ion.

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(ii) Deduce the number of protons and electrons in an Fe 3+ ion. [2]

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6. Coke (carbon) and limestone are two raw materials used in the extraction of iron from hematite.
Which type of reaction occurs when each substance is heated during the process?

7. Which statement about the extraction of iron in a blast furnace is correct?

A. Calcium oxide reacts with basic impurities.

B. Carbon is burnt to provide heat.
C. Iron(III) oxide is reduced to iron by carbon dioxide.
D. The raw materials are bauxite, limestone and coke.

8. Which process is used to convert calcium carbonate into calcium oxide?

A. electrolysis.
B. fractional distillation.
C. incomplete combustion.
D. thermal decomposition.

9. Limestone fizzes and dissolves in dilute hydrochloric acid. What is the word equation for this
reaction?

A. calcium carbonate + hydrochloric acid → calcium chloride + carbon dioxide.

B. calcium carbonate + hydrochloric acid → calcium chloride + water + carbon dioxide.
C. calcium hydroxide + hydrochloric acid → calcium chloride + hydrogen.
D. calcium oxide + hydrochloric acid → calcium chloride + water.

10 Which process is used to obtain the metal calcium from its ore?

A. electrolysis.
B. oxidation with carbon.
C. reduction with carbon.
D thermal decomposition

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11. In the blast furnace, the impurity silicon (IV) oxide is removed by the formation of slag. Which
equation represents the formation of the substance which reacts with silicon (IV) oxide to form slag?

A. C + O2 → CO2.
B. C + CO2 → 2CO.
C. CaCO3 → CaO + CO2.
D Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2

12. Aluminium is extracted from bauxite by electrolysis. Which statement is correct?

A. Aluminium ions are oxidised to form aluminium.

B. The cathode has to be replaced regularly because it reacts with the oxygen that is formed.
C. Carbon dioxide is produced at the anode.
[Link] is added to remove impurities.

13. Four substances present in the blast furnace during iron extraction are listed.

1. Calcium carbonate.
2. Carbon dioxide.
3. Carbon monoxide.
4. Iron(III) oxide.

Which substances are both a reactant and a product during the reactions occurring in the blast
furnace?

A. 1 and 2. B. 1 and 4. C. 2 and 3. D.3 and 4.

14. This question is about iron.

(c) Rust is hydrated iron(III) oxide.

(i) Define the term hydrated.

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(ii) Name the two substances needed for iron to rust.

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15. This question is about the first 30 elements in the Periodic Table. Name the element which:

(j) is used to galvanise iron.

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16. Which statements explain why a water tap made of steel is electroplated with copper?

1. It improves the conductivity of the tap.

2. It improves the tap’s resistance to corrosion.
3. It increases the density of the tap.

A. 1 and 2. B. 1 and 3. C. 2 only. D. 3 only.

17. Iron nails are stored in an airtight container.

The nails begin to rust after a few days. How can the rusting of the nails be prevented?

A. Leave the lid off.

B. Replace the air with argon.
C. Put the container in a warm place.
D. Seal the container in a bag.

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18. The diagrams show experiments involving the rusting of iron.

A student predicted the following results.

1. In test-tube P, the iron nails rust.

2. In test-tube Q, the iron nails do not rust.
3. In test-tube R, the iron nails do not rust.
Which predictions are correct?

A. 1, 2, and 3. B. 1 and 2 only. C. 1 and 3 only. D 2 and 3 only.

19. Iron rusts but aluminum does not easily corrode. Which statement explains why aluminum does
not easily corrode?

A. It is an alloy.
B. It is below iron in the reactivity series.
C. It is a transition element.
D. Its surface is protected by an oxide layer.

20. Mild steel is galvanised to prevent corrosion of the iron. Which statements about galvanising are
correct?
1. Galvanising prevents corrosion because the zinc forms an alloy.
2. If the coating is damaged, water and oxygen do not corrode the iron.
3. Zinc is a sacrificial metal and corrodes in preference to iron.

A. 1 and 2. B 1 and 3. C 2 only. D 2 and 3.

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21. An experiment to investigate the effect of painting iron is shown.

The experiment is left for seven days. What happens to the water level in test tubes X and Y?

22. Samarium is a metal.

(d) Table 5.1 shows the observations when samarium and three other metals are heated in oxygen.

Put the four metals in order of their reactivity. Put the least reactive metal first.

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23. This question is about metals and compounds of metals.
(d) Table 4.2 shows the reactions of four different metals with steam.

Put the four metals in order of their reactivity. Put the least reactive metal first.

24. This question is about metals.

(d) Table 5.1 shows the observations made when four different metals react with dilute hydrochloric
acid of the same concentration.

Put the four metals in order of their reactivity. Put the least reactive metal first.

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25. (c) (i) Table 3.1 compares the reactivity of cobalt with that of three other metals.

Use this information to put the four metals in order of their reactivity. Put the least reactive metal first.

26. This question is about metals. (c) Place these metals in order of their reactivity with oxygen.
Copper
Magnesium
Potassium
Zinc
Put the least reactive metal first.

27. Boron and aluminum are Group III elements.

(e) Explain the apparent unreactivity of aluminum.
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28. Copper is a transition element. It has variable oxidation states.

(c) Copper metal is obtained when scrap iron is added to aqueous copper (II) sulfate.
(i) The reaction between iron and aqueous copper (II) sulfate is a displacement reaction. State why this
displacement reaction takes place.

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(ii) Write a symbol equation for the reaction between iron and aqueous copper(II) sulfate.

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(iii) A displacement reaction is one method for obtaining copper metal from aqueous copper (II)
sulfate. Identify another method for obtaining copper metal from aqueous copper (II) sulfate.

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29. Some statements about the reactions of the metals tin, lithium and manganese are listed.
● Tin does not react with steam but does react with dilute hydrochloric acid.
● Lithium reacts with cold water.
● Manganese does not react with cold water but does react with steam.

What is the order of reactivity of the three metals?

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30. This question is about chemical reactions and electricity.
The diagram shows the apparatus used in the production of electrical energy in a simple cell.

The zinc electrode dissolves in the electrolyte forming Zn2+(aq) ions.

(b) The reading on the voltmeter can be increased if either zinc or iron is replaced by another metal.

(i) Name a metal that can replace zinc and increase the reading on the voltmeter.

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(ii) Name a metal that can replace iron and increase the reading on the voltmeter.

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31. The table shows the results of separately heating four metals with oxides of different metals. The
four metals are iron, copper, magnesium and Y. The results are shown.

What is the order of reactivity of the metals, least reactive first?

32. Part of the reactivity series of metals is shown.

Which row shows how each metal is extracted from its ore?

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33. The equation for the reaction of metal M with aqueous zinc sulfate is shown.
M(s) + ZnSO4 (aq) → MSO4 (aq) + Zn(s)

Which statement explains why metal M reacts with aqueous zinc sulfate?
A. Zinc is less reactive than M because M is able to accept electrons from zinc ions.
B. Zinc is a more powerful reducing agent than M.
C. Zinc is more reactive than M because it can lose electrons more easily than M.
D. Zinc ions can remove electrons from M.

34. Which statements about the metal zinc are correct?

1. It is extracted from the ore bauxite.
2. It is used to galvanise steel.
3. It is used to make the alloy brass.
4. It reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas.

A. 1, 2 and 4. B. 1, 3 and 4. C. 2, 3 and 4. D. 2 and 3 only

35. Zinc oxide reacts with carbon to produce zinc. Which equation represents this reaction?
A. 2ZnO + C  2Zn + CO.
B. 2ZnO + 2C  2Zn + 2CO2.
C. ZnO + C  Zn + CO.
D ZnO + 2C  Zn + 2CO2.

36. When a piece of aluminum foil is added to dilute hydrochloric acid, no effervescence is seen. Which
statement explains why no effervescence is seen?
A. Aluminum does not make a gas when it reacts with an acid.
B. Aluminum has a surface layer of aluminum oxide.
C. Aluminum is less reactive than hydrogen.
D. Aluminum only reacts with concentrated acid.

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37. The section of the reactivity series shown includes a newly discovered metal, symbol X.
Ca
Mg
Fe
X
H
Cu

The only oxide of X has the formula XO.

Which equation shows a reaction that occurs?
A. Cu(s) + X2+(aq) → Cu2+(aq) + X(s).
B. 2X(s) + Cu2+(aq) → 2X+ (aq) + Cu(s).
C. X(s) + Fe2O3(s) → 2Fe(s) + 3XO(s).
D. X(s) + 2HCl (aq) → XCl 2(aq) + H2(g).

38. A list of substances is shown.

Brass
Calcium oxide
Carbon monoxide
Diamond
Glucose
Hydrogen
Litmus
Magnesium bromide
Methyl orange
Sodium chloride
Stainless steel
Thymolphthalein
Water
Zinc oxide
State which substance:
(b) is a mixture of copper and zinc.

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39. Magnesium is an element in Group II of the Periodic Table. (c) Alloys of magnesium and aluminium
are resistant to corrosion.
Choose the diagram, A, B, C or D, in Fig. 7.1 that best shows the structure of an alloy.

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40. This question is about metals. (c) Steel is an alloy of iron.

(i) State the meaning of the term alloy.

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(ii) State why alloys are more useful than pure metals.

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(iii) Stainless steel is an alloy. Give one use of stainless steel.

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41. Which statement about stainless steel is correct?

A. All atoms in stainless steel are the same size.
B. Stainless steel is a mixture of copper and zinc.
C. Stainless steel is an iron compound.
D. Stainless steel is stronger than pure iron.

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42. Which description of brass is correct?
A. a compound of copper and zinc.
B. a compound of copper and tin.
C. a mixture of copper and zinc.
D. a mixture of copper and tin.

43. Which property of stainless steel makes it suitable for making cutlery?
A. It conducts electricity.
B. It has a high melting point.
C. It is resistant to rusting.
D. It is ductile.

44. The diagram represents the structure of a solid.

Which solids does the diagram represent?

45. Which diagram represents a solid alloy?

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46. Which row identifies an alloy, a pure metal and a non-metal?

47. Which statement about an alloy is correct?

A. It is a compound made of two or more elements, one of which is a metal.
B. It is a layer of a metal plated onto another metal.
C. It is a mixture of a metal with one or more other elements.
D. It is a single element.

48. Brass is an alloy that is formed from copper and zinc. Which statements are correct?
1. Brass, copper and zinc all conduct electricity.
2. Brass is a compound of copper and zinc.
3. Brass is harder than zinc.

A. 1, 2 and 3. B. 1 and 2 only. C. 1 and 3 only. D. 2 and 3 only.

49. Steel is an alloy of iron. Which statement explains why steel is stronger than iron?
A. Steel contains carbon which is a very hard substance.
B. The carbon atoms in steel bond together very strongly.
C. The carbon atoms in steel make the iron atoms bond together very strongly.
D. The carbon atoms prevent layers of iron atoms from sliding over each other.

50. Which row compares the strength of alloys with pure metals and explains the difference in
strength?

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51. Table 5.1 shows the properties of four substances.

(a) Complete Table 5.1 to show the electrical conductivity of solid diamond and molten sulfur. [2]

(d) State the property of aluminum given in Table 5.1 which makes it suitable for the manufacture of
aircraft.

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52. Boron and aluminum are Group III elements.

(d) State two physical properties of aluminum that make it suitable for use in overhead electrical
cables.

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53. A company needs a metal with a low density that resists corrosion and is a good electrical
conductor. Which metal should it use?
A. aluminum.
B. iron.
C. magnesium.
D. sodium.

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54. What is the symbol of the metal used in the manufacture of aircraft because of its low density?
A. Al.
B. Cu.
C Fe.
D. Zn.

55. Which statement explains why aluminium is used in the manufacture of aircraft?
A. It conducts heat well.
B. It has a low density.
C. It is a good insulator.
D. It is easy to recycle.

56. Which row links the property of a metal to its use?

57. Overhead power cables made from (steel-cored) aluminum are used to carry electricity over long
distances. Which property of (steel-cored) aluminum makes it suitable for use in power cables?
A. Aluminum has a low density.
B. Aluminum has low strength.
C. Steel is a good conductor of heat.
D. Steel is resistant to corrosion.

58. Which uses of the metals shown are correct?

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59. Which row links a property of aluminum to its stated use?

60. Samarium is a metal.

(e) Samarium reacts with oxygen to produce samarium oxide, Sm2O3. Complete the symbol equation
for this reaction.

61. This question is about nitrogen and compounds of nitrogen.

(a) Nitrogen is a non-metal. Nitrogen is a poor electrical conductor. Describe two other physical
properties which are typical of non-metals.
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2. _______________________________________________________________________________ [2]

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60. This question is about zinc and compounds of zinc.
(a) Zinc is a metal. Give three physical properties of metals.

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2. __________________________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________________ [3]

62. Copper is element 29 in the Periodic Table. (b) Copper can be stretched into wires.

Copper wires conduct electricity.

(i) Name the property of metals that means they can be stretched into wires.

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(ii) Name the particles responsible for the conduction of electricity in solid copper.

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63. Lithium, sodium, and potassium are Group I elements.

(a) Name the type of bonding in these elements.

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(b) Sodium reacts with cold water to form hydrogen gas and a solution of a strong alkali.

(i) State the test for hydrogen gas.

Test ________________________________________________________________________________

Positive result _____________________________________________________________________ [1]

(ii) Suggest the pH of a solution of a strong alkali. pH = ________________________ [1]

(iii) Name a substance which can be used to confirm the pH of a solution of a strong alkali.

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(iv) Write the symbol equation for the reaction between sodium and cold water. Include state
symbols.

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64. An aqueous solution reacts with a solid. The products are an alkaline gas, a salt and water. What
are the aqueous solution and the solid?

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65. Which substances react to form hydrogen gas?
1. calcium and water.
2. silver and dilute hydrochloric acid.
3. magnesium and steam
4. zinc and dilute hydrochloric acid.

A. 1, 3 and 4. B. 1 and 3 only. C. 2 and 4. D 4 only 3.

66. Which gas is made when powdered zinc is added to dilute hydrochloric acid?
A. carbon dioxide.
B. chlorine.
C. hydrogen.
D. oxygen.

67. Three students, X, Y, and Z, are told that solid P reacts with dilute acids and also conducts
electricity. The table shows the students’ suggestions about the identity of P.

Which students are correct?

A. X, Y and Z.
B. X only.
C. Y only.
D. Z only.

68. The table shows some physical properties of four different substances. Which row describes the
properties of a non-metallic element?

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69. What is a property of all metals?
A. conducts electricity.
B. hard.
C. low melting point.
D. reacts with water.

70. A metal reacts vigorously with cold water. Which statement about the metal is correct?
A. It is above hydrogen in the reactivity series.
B. It is below magnesium in the reactivity series.
C. Its oxide can be reduced with carbon.
D. It does not react with dilute acids.

71. Which statements about the general properties of metals are correct?
1. They are good conductors of heat and electricity.
2. They have low melting points.
3. They react with dilute acids to form a salt and water.
4. They react with oxygen to form basic oxides.

A. 1 and 2. B. 1 and 4. C. 2 and 3. D. 3 and 4

72. Which statement about metals is not correct?

A. They conduct electricity because delocalised electrons can move throughout the metal.
B. They consist of layers of atoms that can slide over each other.
C. They have a giant lattice of oppositely charged ions in a ‘sea’ of delocalised electrons.
D. They have a giant lattice of positive ions in a ‘sea’ of delocalized electrons

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73. The diagram shows an experiment.

A small volume of aqueous P is poured on to solid Q and the tap of the funnel closed. Which pairs of
substances cause the syringe to fill with gas?

74. Element E is a metal in Group I of the Periodic Table and element G is a non-metal in Group VII.
Both of these elements form oxides. Which statement about their oxides is correct?
A. Both oxides are acidic.
B. Both oxides are basic.
C. The oxide of E is acidic and the oxide of G is basic.
D. The oxide of G is acidic and the oxide of E is basic.

75. An example of sacrificial protection is the fitting of zinc blocks to the outside of a ship’s steel hull.
Which statement explains why zinc is used to protect the iron in the steel from rusting?
A. Zinc is more reactive than iron so it loses electrons more easily.
B. Zinc is less reactive than iron so it loses electrons more easily.
C. Zinc is more reactive than iron so it gains electrons more easily.
D. Zinc is less reactive than iron so it gains electrons more easily.

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76. Which statement about alloys is correct?
A. Alloys are harder than pure metals because they contain strong intermolecular forces.
B. Brass is an alloy containing mainly copper and tin.
C. The different-sized atoms in an alloy mean that the layers cannot easily slide over each other.
D. There are no alloys containing carbon because carbon is a non-metal.

77. Separate pieces of aluminum foil and copper foil are heated in air. The copper foil reacts to give a
black solid. The aluminum foil does not react. Which statement explains these observations?
A. Aluminum has an unreactive layer, but copper does not.
B. Aluminum is below copper in the reactivity series.
C. Copper reacts with moisture in the air, but aluminum does not.
D. Copper reacts with nitrogen in the air, but aluminum does not.

78. Which row gives the symbol equation for the formation of carbon monoxide and for the reduction
of iron(III) oxide in a blast furnace?

79. Which word equation represents the rusting of iron?

A. Iron + oxygen + water → anhydrous iron(II) hydroxide.
B. Iron + oxygen → hydrated iron(II) oxide.
C. Iron + oxygen + water → anhydrous iron(III) hydroxide.
D. Iron + oxygen + water → hydrated iron(III) oxide.

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80. Bismuth is a metal that has a reactivity similar to that of copper. The ore bismite contains the
compound bismuth(III) oxide, Bi2O3.

Bismuth (III) oxide is insoluble in water and reacts with dilute acids to form an aqueous solution of a
salt. The ore bismite contains no other compounds that are insoluble in water and no other
compounds that react with acids to form aqueous solutions.

Describe how you could obtain a sample of bismuth metal starting with a large lump of the ore bismite.

You have access to common laboratory apparatus and chemicals.

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