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Extraction of copper and zinc from their oxides - class-XII

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Blister copper obtained during extraction from cuprous oxide is called so because:

  1. it has blister like eruptions due to evolution of gas

  2. it has a shining surface like blister

  3. it is the most impure form of copper

  4. its surface is uneven due to different thickness at different place


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The various reaction involved in extraction of copper from cuprous oxide are:
$2FeS+3O _2 \rightarrow 2FeO+2SO _2$
$FeO+SiO _2 \rightarrow FeSiO _3$
$2Cu _2S+3O _2 \rightarrow 2Cu _2O+2SO _2$
$2Cu _2O+Cu _2S \rightarrow 6Cu+SO _2$
The solidified copper obtained has blistered appearance due to the evolution of $SO _2$ and so it is called blister copper.

Why is partial roasting of sulphide ore done in metallurgy of copper?

  1. Auto-reduction of $CuO$ formed is carried out by remaining $CuS$ in the reaction.

  2. $Cu$ is separated out by partial reduction due to sedimentation.

  3. Due to difference in gravity $CuO$ and $CuS$ are separated.

  4. Complete roasting cannot be done in one step hence partial roasting is done.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Partial reduction of Sulphide ores gives copper oxide which further reacts with copper sulphide to show an auto reduction.

$2CuS+3O _2\longrightarrow 2CuO+2SO _2$
$2CuO+CuS\overset {Autoreduction}{\longrightarrow}3Cu+SO _2$

Blister copper is:

  1. impure copper

  2. obtained in self-reduction process during bessemerisation

  3. both are correct

  4. none is correct


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Blister copper is a form of a impure copper which is obtained in self reduction process during bessemerization.

Reactions take place in blast furnace-
$2Cu _2O+Cu _2S\longrightarrow 6Cu+SO _2$
The molten metal is cooled in sand moulds $SO _2$ escapes. The impure copper metal is known as "Blister copper" and is about $98\%$ pure.

Following reactions take place during extraction of gold.
$4Au+8CN^-+2H _2O+O _2\rightarrow 4[Au(CN) _2]^-+4OH^-$
$2[Au(CN) _2]^-+Zn\rightarrow 2Au+[Zn(CN) _4]^{2-}$
Zinc in the extraction of gold acts as a/an:

  1. oxidising agent

  2. flux

  3. reducing agent

  4. decomposing agent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
$4Au+8CN^-+2H _2O+O _2\longrightarrow 4[Au(CN) _2]^-+4OH^-$
$2[Au(CN) _2]^-+Zn\longrightarrow 2Au+[Zn(CN) _4]^{2-}$
                                 $0$                        $+2$
In the above reaction, Zinc is changing its states from $0$ to $+2$ so zinc is getting oxidized and it acts as reducing agent.

Mark the incorrect statement.

  1. Copper is extracted by smelting in a reverberatory furnace.

  2. Zinc is extracted by reduction of oxide with aluminum.

  3. Aluminium is extracted by electrolysis of its oxide.

  4. Iron is extracted by reduction of its oxide in blast furnace.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
It is not profitable method for extraction of Zinc. Zinc is extracted by distillation and by electrolytic refining. So, it is not extracted by reduction of oxide with Aluminium.

Which of the following metals is extracted using a silica lined convertor?

  1. $Mg$

  2. $Al$

  3. $Cu$

  4. $Zn$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

During the extraction of copper from cuprous oxide $(copper[I]oxide)$ the ore is heated in a reverberatory furnace after mixing with silica. In the furnace, iron oxide, slag of iron silicate and copper is produced in the form of copper matte. This contains $Cu _2S$ and $FeS$.

$FeO+SiO _2\longrightarrow \underbrace {FeSiO _3} _{(slag)}$
Copper matte is then charged into silica lined converter. Some silica is also added and hot air blast is blown to convert the remaining $FeS _2, FeO$ and $Cu _2S/Cu _2O$ to metallic copper.

Zinc is refined by :

  1. Liquation (or) distillation under reduced pressure

  2. Electrolytic method or polling

  3. Liquation or electrolytic method

  4. Distillation under reduced pressure or electrolytic method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zinc is refined by distillation under reduced pressure or electrolytic method. Distillation is very useful for low boiling metals like zinc and mercury. The impure metal is evaporated to obtain the pure metal as distillate.

The volatile impurities associated with zinc spelter are _______ .

  1. Cd and Fe

  2. Fe and As

  3. Cd and C

  4. Cd and As


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The volatile impurities associated with zinc spelter are Cd and As and the non-volatile impurities are Fe and C.

Choose the odd one out :

  1. Steel

  2. Copper

  3. Bronze

  4. Brass


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Copper is pure metal.

But steel, bronze and brass are metal alloy.

Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, and sometimes other elements.

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. 

Bronze is a metal alloy consisting primarily of copper, usually with tin as the main additive, but sometimes with other elements such as phosphorus, manganese, aluminium, or silicon.

Hence, option B is correct.

A brown and bright element 'X' when heated in presence of air turns into black substance 'Y'. If hydrogen gas is passed over this heating material again 'X' is obtained 'X' and 'Y' are -

  1. Cu & CuO

  2. S & $SO _2$

  3. C & $CO _2$

  4. Na & NaH


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$2 Cu + O _2\xrightarrow {(\Delta)} 2CuO$
(x)                            (y)
Brown & Bright         Black
$CuO + H _2 \rightarrow Cu + H _2O$

Can we store copper sulphate in iron container and why?

  1. No, because Cu is more reactive than iron

  2. No, because iron is more reactive than copper, therefore reaction will take place.

  3. Yes, because copper is less reactive than iron.

  4. Yes, because copper is more reactive than iron.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

$Fe + CuSO _4\rightarrow FeSO _4 + Cu$
Reaction has taken place because Fe is more reactive than Cu, therefore we cannot store.

Bessemerisation is carried out for:

  1. Fe, Cu

  2. Cu, Al

  3. Al, Ag

  4. Fe, Al


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In this process, air is blown through molten copper matte in a Bessemer converter. Bessemerisation is also used to convert pure iron to steel.

Which process use in smelting during metallurgy of coper

  1. Self reduction of copper

  2. $Cu _2S$ is converted into $Cu _2O$

  3. $FeS$ convert into $FeO$

  4. Reduction of $Fe$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Smelting of Cu result in slag formation and matle formation
FeS+Cu2OFeP+Cu2SFeS+Cu2O→FeP+Cu2S
FCO+SiO2FesiO3FCO+SiO2→FesiO3(slage)

The metal whose oxide which is amphoteric and is reduced to metal by carbon reduction is :

  1. Fe

  2. Cu

  3. Al

  4. Zn


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reaction:
$ZnO + C \rightarrow Zn + CO$

$2Cu _{2}S + 3O _{2}(g)\xrightarrow {heat} {a} + {b}$

In the reaction above $a$ and $b$ are:

  1. $a = 2Cu _{2}O, b = 2SO _{2}$

  2. $a = 4CuO _{2}, b = 2SO _{3}$

  3. $a = 2CuO, b = 4SO _{2}$

  4. $a = 3CuS, b = 2SO _{2}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$2Cu _{2}S + 3O _{2} (g)\xrightarrow {\triangle} 2Cu _{2}O + 2SO _{2}(g)$
$2Cu _{2}O + Cu _{2}S\xrightarrow {\triangle} 6Cu(S) + SO _{2}(g)$.

$ZnO(S) + A \rightarrow Zn(s) + B$ :

  1. $a = H _{2}, b = O _{2}$

  2. $a = C, b = CO$

  3. $a = S, b = SO _{2}$

  4. $a = N, b = NO$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

$ZnO(s) + C(s) \rightarrow Zn(s) + CO(g)$
Metal oxides are then reduced to the corresponding metals by using suitable reducing agents such as carbon.

The balance reaction involved during extraction of zinc from its ore by roasting of zinc ore :

  1. $ZnS (s) + O _{2} \xrightarrow{Heat} ZnO(s) + 2SO _{2}(g)$

  2. $ZnS (s) + 3O _{2} \xrightarrow{Heat} ZnO(s) + 2SO _{2}(g)$

  3. $2ZnS (s) + 3O _{2} \xrightarrow{Heat} 2ZnO(s) + 2SO _{2}(g)$

  4. $ZnS (s) + 3O _{2} \xrightarrow{Heat} 2ZnO(s) + SO _{2}(g)$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The balanced chemical reaction for extraction of zinc from its ore by roasting of zinc ore is;

$2ZnS(s)+3{ O } _{ 2 }\xrightarrow { heat } 2ZnO(s)+2S{ O } _{ 2 }(g)$

Aluminium and copper are extracted from their oxide and sulphide ores respectively. Which of the following is correct ? 
I. Copper is extracted by the auto reduction of copper oxide by copper sulphide.
II. Aluminium cannot be obtained by chemical reduction due to its strong affinity for oxygen.
III. In electrometallurgy of $Al$, graphite is used as cathode to avoid reoxidation of $Al$ into $Al _2O _3$ by preventing formation of $O _2$.
IV. Sulphide ores of copper are difficult to be reduced than the oxide ores.

  1. $I , II ,IV$

  2. $II$ and $III$

  3. $III$

  4. $II$ and $IV$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the electrometallurgy of $Al$, graphite is used as anode as oxygen being a non-metal is liberated at the anode and the reoxidation of $Al$ into $Al _2O _3$ is avoided.

Which of the following steps correctly depicts the self-reduction of $Cu _2S$ to $Cu$?

  1. Roasting

  2. Smelting

  3. Bessemeriztion

  4. Poling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the extraction of copper, the self-reduction reaction of Copper taking place in a Bessemer converter is as follows:


$2Cu _{2}S+3O _{2} \rightarrow 2Cu _2O+2SO _{2}$

$Cu _{2}S+2Cu _{2}O\rightarrow 6Cu+SO _{2}$ (self reduction)

Option C is correct.

Which of the following process is not involved in the commercial extraction or pure zinc?

  1. Froth floatation

  2. Distillation

  3. Self-reduction

  4. Rapid cooling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reduction of zinc oxide is done by carbon, not by self reduction.

STATEMENT-1: Extraction of zinc from sphalerite ore involves the roasting followed by reduction with coke.
STATEMENT-2 : Zinc can be commercially extracted by hydrometallurgy.

  1. STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1

  2. STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1

  3. STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is False

  4. STATEMENT-1 is False, STATEMENT-2 is True


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sphalerite ((Zn,Fe)S) is a chief ore of zinc. It consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form but almost always contains variable iron.
Extraction of Zinc follows:
Roasting followed by reduction with carbon; then electro-fining of Zn.

Hydrometallurgy:
In this process, desired metal is extracted from its solution by addition of more electro positive metal.
But there are very few metals which are more electro positive than Zn so it can not be e
xtracted by hydrometallurgy

Which of the following process(s) occur(s) during the extraction of copper from chalcopyrites?

  1. froth floatation

  2. roasting

  3. bessemerisation

  4. leaching


Correct Option: A,B,C
Explanation:

In the extraction of copper, following methods are used
froth floatation
roasting
smelting
bessemerisation and 
electrolytic refining

$Zn + NH _3 \quad\xrightarrow{\small{heat}} \quad ?$

  1. $ZnH _2 + N _2$

  2. $Zn _3N _2 + H _2$

  3. $Zn(NH _2) _2 + H _2$

  4. $[Zn(NH _3) _4]^{2+}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zinc(II) ion forms complex ions readily.
Reaction of the process:
$Zn + xNH _3 \quad\xrightarrow{\small{red heat}} \quad Zn(NH _3) _x$
Where $x = 4$ to $6 $ 

The $Cu _{2}O$ impurity present in blister copper is removed by:

  1. liquation

  2. distillation

  3. poling

  4. zone refining


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Blister copper is refined by poling process where it removes impurity in form of $SO _2$ and $As _2O _3$.

Which of the metal can be obtained directly during the roasting of its sulphide ore?

  1. Cu

  2. Zn

  3. Fe

  4. Ca


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During the roasting of sulphide ore of Cu, $Cu _2O$ and $Cu _2S$ formed where they react with each other to produce Cu metal.

In the extraction of copper, the smelt formed in the blast furnace contains:

  1. $Cu _{2}S\ +$ little $FeS$

  2. $Cu _{2}S\ +$ little $FeO$

  3. $Cu _{2}O\ +$ little $FeS$

  4. $Cu _{2}O\ +$ little $FeO$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the extraction of copper, raw material used for the Bessemer converter is matte ($Cu _2S+FeS (little)$), where matte is formed in the blast furnace.

Formation of metallic copper from the sulphide ore in the commercial metallurgical process involves:

  1. $Cu _{2}S$ $+\frac{3}{2} O _{2}$ $\rightarrow$ $Cu _{2}O+$$SO _{2}$ ; $Cu _{2}O$+$C$ $\rightarrow$ $2Cu$+$CO$

  2. $Cu _{2}S+$ $\frac{3}{2}O _{2}$ $\rightarrow$ $Cu _{2}O+$ $SO _{2}$; $2Cu _{2}O+$ $Cu _{2}S$ $\rightarrow$ $6Cu+$$SO _{2}$

  3. $Cu _{2}S+2O _{2}\rightarrow CuSO _{4}$; $CuSO _{4} + Cu _{2}S\rightarrow 3Cu + 2SO _{2}$

  4. $Cu _{2}S+ \frac{3}{2}O _{2} \rightarrow 2Cu+ SO _{2}$ ; $Cu _{2}O+CO\rightarrow2Cu+CO _{2}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The commercial metallurgical process for the formation of metallic copper from the sulphide ore involves oxidation of $Cu _2S$ to $Cu _2O$  and auto reduction of a mixture of $Cu _2S$ and $Cu _2O$ to copper metal.

$Cu _2S + \frac {3} {2}O _2 \rightarrow Cu _2O+SO _2$

$2Cu _2O+Cu _2S \rightarrow 6Cu+SO _2$

Blister copper is refined by stirring molten impure metal with green logs of wood because such a wood liberate hydrocarbon gases (like $CH {4}$). This process $X$ is called _____ and the metal contains impurities of $Y$ is ___________ .

  1. $X$= cupellation, $Y$= $CuO _{2}$

  2. $X$= polling, $Y$= $Cu _{2}O$

  3. $X$= polling, $Y$= $CuO$

  4. $X$= cupellation, $Y$= $CuO$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The refining process of blister copper is known as polling.
The $Cu _2O$ impurities are present in the copper metal.
In presence of heat of molten metals, the green logs liberate hydrocarbon gases which reduce copper oxide into copper.

Roasting of copper pyrites is done:

  1. to remove moisture and volatile impurities

  2. to oxidise free sulphur

  3. to decompose pyrites into ${Cu} _{2}S$ and $FeS$

  4. to decompose ${Cu} _{2}S$ into blister copper


Correct Option: A,B,C
Explanation:

During roasting of copper pyrite ore: 

(A) moisture is removed and sulphur, arsenic and antimony are removed in the form of their volatile oxides.
(B) Free sulphur is oxidized to sulphur dioxide.
(C) Coppr pyrite decomposes into cuprous sulphide and ferrous sulphide.

Thus options A, B and C are correct.
(D) Cuprous sulphide is decomposed into blister copper during bessemerisation. 
Thus option D is incorrect.

In the extraction of Cu, the reaction takes place in bessemer converter is:

  1. $2Cu _2O\, +\, Cu _2S\, \rightarrow\, 6Cu\, +\, SO _2$

  2. $2CuFeS _2\, +\, O _2\, \rightarrow\, Cu _2S\, +\, FeS\, +\, SO _2$

  3. $2Cu _2S\, +\, 3O _2\, \rightarrow\, 2Cu _2O\, +\,2SO _2$

  4. $2FeS\, +\, 3O _2\, \rightarrow\, 2FeO\, +\, 2SO _2$


Correct Option: A,C
Explanation:

The sulphide ore of copper is heated in the air until a part is converted to oxide and then further heating in the absence of air to let the oxide react with unchanged sulphide.


Self-reduction of CuS to Cu can be carried out in either Bessemer converter or Pierce-Smith converter.

$2Cu _2S+3O _2 \rightarrow 2Cu _2O + 2SO _2$
$2Cu _2O+Cu _2S \rightarrow 6Cu+SO _2$

The final step for the extraction of copper pyrites in Bessemer converter involves the reaction__________.

  1. $Cu _2S\,+\,2FeO\,\rightarrow\,2Cu\,+\,2Fe\,+\,SO _2$

  2. $Cu _2S\,+\,2Cu _2O\,\rightarrow\,6Cu\,+\,SO _2$

  3. $4Cu _2O\,+\,FeS\,\rightarrow\,8Cu\,+\,2FeSO _4$

  4. $2Cu _2O\,+\,FeS\,\rightarrow\,4Cu\,+\,Fe\,+\,SO _2$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sulphide ore of copper is heated 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 sulphide.
Self-reduction of CuS to Cu can be carried out in either Bessemer converter or Pierce-Smith converter.
$2Cu _2S+3O-2 \rightarrow 2Cu _2O + 2SO _2$
$2Cu _2O+Cu _2S \rightarrow 6Cu+SO _2$
This is the final step in Bessemer converter.

Copper matte contains:

  1. $Cu _2S, Cu _2O$ and silica

  2. $Cu _2S, CuO$ and silica

  3. $Cu _2S, FeO$ and silica

  4. $Cu _2S, FeS$ and silica


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Copper matte contains Copper Sulphide $Cu _2S$, iron sulphide $(FeS)$ with some amount of silica.


So, option D is correct.

Self-reduction of CuS to Cu can be carried out in :

  1. Bessemer converter

  2. Blast furnace

  3. Both (A) and (B)

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The following reaction takes place in Bessemer converter :


$ Cu _2S + \dfrac{3}{2}O _2 \rightarrow Cu _2O + SO _2$

$2Cu _2O + Cu _2S \longrightarrow 6Cu + SO _2$

Which of the following statement is correct regarding Cu-extraction ?

  1. In the smelting step, carbon reduction takes places

  2. During roasting, $Cu _2S$ remains almost unaffected

  3. In Bessemer converter, only self reduction occurs, not slag formation

  4. Blister formed in the blister Cu is due to dissolved $CO _2$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
In the extraction of copper, metal is formed in the Bessemer converter due to self reduction as

${ Cu } _{ 2 }S+2{ Cu } _{ 2 }O\rightarrow 6Cu+S{ O } _{ 2 }$
So Option C is correct

Auto reduction process is used  in the extraction of :

  1. Cu and Pb

  2. Zn and Hg

  3. Cu and AI

  4. Fe and Pb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Auto reduction process is used in the preparation of Cu, Hg and pb etc.

Which are less electro positive metal.

Extraction of zinc from zinc blende is achieved by:

  1. electrolytic reduction

  2. roasting followed by reduction with carbon

  3. roasting followed by reduction with another metal

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B

The composition of malachite is:

  1. $CuFeS _2$

  2. $CuCO _3$

  3. $CuCO _3.Cu(OH) _2$

  4. $Cu(OH) _2$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The chemical formula of malachite is $Cu _2CO _3(OH) _2$. Hence the composition is $CuCO _3.Cu(OH) _2$.

In the extraction of copper, metal is formed in the Bessemer converter due to a reaction:-

  1. ${Cu _2S+2Cu _2O\rightarrow 6Cu+SO _2}$

  2. ${Cu _2S\rightarrow 2Cu+S}$

  3. ${Fe+Cu _2O\rightarrow 2Cu+FeO}$

  4. ${2Cu _2O\rightarrow 4Cu+O _2}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
In the extraction of copper, metal is formed in the Bessemer converter due to self reduction.

Reaction:
$Cu _2S + 2Cu _2O \longrightarrow 6Cu + SO _2$
The slag obtained during the extraction of copper pyrites is composed mainly of ${ FeSiO } _{ 3 }$.
  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copper is mainly extracted from copper pyrites. After the concentration of its ore by froth flotation process, the ore is roasted in a current of air to remove arsenic, antimony and much of sulphur.

The ore is then mixed with a little coke and sand and smelted in a water-jacketed blast furnace. The minor reactions that occured during roasting continue here. Ferrous oxide combines with sand to form a fusible slag.

$FeO + SiO _2 \rightarrow FeSiO _3$ slag

Copper, which is extracted from cuprite, is a/an :

  1. sulphide ore

  2. carbonate ore

  3. oxide ore

  4. halide ore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cuprite is an oxide mineral composed of copper(II) oxide ($Cu _2O$), and is a minor ore of copper. It can yield small gemstones.

Copper is extracted from the ore copper pyrite by smelting in a blast furnace. The flux used and the slag formed are :

  1. flux $CaO$, slag $CaSiO _3$

  2. flux $SiO _2$, slag $CaSiO _3$

  3. flux $FeO$, slag $FeSiO _3$

  4. flux $SiO _2$,slag $FeSiO _3$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Copper is extracted from the ore copper pyrite by smelting in a blast furnace. The flux used is  $SiO _2$ and slag formed is $FeSiO _3$.

Copper is extracted by the method:

  1. Self-reduction

  2. Carbon reduction

  3. Oxidation-reduction

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copper is obtained from its one by process of self reduction or intoreduction.
$Cu _2S+2Cu _2O \rightarrow 6Cu+SO _2$

Willemite is

  1. $Zn _2SiO _4$

  2. $H _2PtCl _6$

  3. $ZnO$

  4. $ZnOFe _2O _3$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chemical formula of willemite is Zn₂SiO₄

Chloroform on reduction with zinc dust and water gives

  1. Methyl chloride

  2. Dichloro methane

  3. Chloro methane

  4. Methane


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$\underset{\displaystyle chloroform}{CHCl _3}\overset{\displaystyle 6[H]; Zn/H _2O}{\underset{\underset {\displaystyle -ZnCl _2}{-HCl}}{\displaystyle \rightarrow}}\underset{\displaystyle methane}{CH _4}$.
Chloroform on reduction with Zn and HCl gives dichloromethane $(CH _2Cl _2)$.

Zinc spelter is the purest form of zinc.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Spelter zinc is an alloy of equal parts copper and zinc, i.e. a brass, used for hard soldering and brazing, or as an alloy, containing lead, that is used instead of bronze.

Hence, it is not the purest form of zinc.

Polling process is employed for the removal of:

  1. $Cu _2O\ from \ Cu$

  2. $Al _2O _3\ from\ Al$

  3. $Fe _2O _3\ from\ Fe$

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Polling is a metallurgical method employed in the purification of copper which contains cuprous oxide as an impurity. 

In the past, freshly cut trees were used as wooden poles. The sap in these poles acted as the reducing agent. The heat of the copper makes the pole emit a gas that reduces the cuprous oxide to copper. 

When copper ore is mixed with silica, in a reverberatory furnace copper matte is produced. The copper matte contains:

  1. Sulphides of copper (II) and iron (II)

  2. Sulphides of copper (II) and iron (III)

  3. Sulphides of copper (I) and iron (II)

  4. Sulphides of copper (I) and iron (III).


Correct Option: A

High purity copper metal is obtained by:

  1. carbon reduction

  2. hydrogen reduction

  3. electrolytic refining

  4. thermite reduction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In extraction of copper:
In final step electrolytic refining process is used to 99.99% pure copper metal.

The balance reaction involved during extraction of zinc from its ore, by calcination of zinc ore, is:

  1. $2ZnCO _{3} (s) \xrightarrow{Heat} 2ZnO(s) + CO _{2}(g)$

  2. $ZnCO _{3} (s) \xrightarrow{Heat} ZnO(s) + CO _{2}(g)$

  3. $ZnCO _{3} (s) \xrightarrow{Heat} 2ZnO(s) + CO _{2}(g)$

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Calcination is defined as heating to high temperatures in the presence of air or oxygen. Heating the metal carbonates result in the formation of metal oxides and carbon dioxide.
$ZnC{ O } _{ 3 }(s)\xrightarrow { heat } ZnO(s)+C{ O } _{ 2 }(g)$

$Cu _{2}S+2Cu _{2}O \rightarrow 6Cu+SO _{2}$
In which process of metallurgy of copper, above equation is involved -

  1. roasting

  2. self reduction

  3. refining

  4. purification


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

During the Bessemerisation process, the sulphide ores of less electropositive metals are heated in air to convert part of the ore into oxide or sulphate which then react with the remaining sulphide ore to give the metal and sulphur dioxide.
Copper sulphide is partially oxidised to cuprous oxide which futher can react with remaining copper sulphide to form copper and sulphur dioxide.
$2Cu _{2}S+3O _{2} \rightarrow 2Cu _{2}O+2SO _{2}$
$Cu _{2}S+2Cu _{2}O \rightarrow 6Cu+SO _{2}$
This process is also called  autoreduction process or air reduction process. 

Which of the following two substances react to produce blister copper?

  1. $Cu _{2}S _{(s)}$ and $Cu _{2}O _{(s)}$

  2. $Cu _{2}O _{(s)}$ and $FeS _{(s)}$

  3. $Cu _{2}S _{(s)}$ and $O _{2(g)}$

  4. $Cu _{2}S _{(s)}$ and $FeS _{2(s)}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blast of air converts $Cu _2S$ partly into $Cu _2O$ which reacts with remaining $Cu _2S$ to give molten copper. The copper so obtained is called "Blister copper" because, as it solidifies, $SO _2$ hidden in it escapes out producing blister on its surface

option A is correct

In the extraction of copper, the copper matte is a mixture of:

  1. copper (II) sulphide and iron (II) sulphide

  2. copper (II) sulphide and iron (III) sulphide

  3. copper (I) sulphide and iron (II) sulphide

  4. copper (I) sulphide and iron (III) sulphide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • The chemical formula of copper matte is $Cu _2S+FeS$. It is a combination of copper sulphide and iron sulphide.
  • It is a phase in which extracted metal is converted into crude metal which is a final product.
  • $80-70\%$ of copper matte is used $80-95\%$. $5- 17\%$ metallic copper, $Fe-Co$ alloy etc are used.

Metallurgical process of zinc involves roasting of zinc sulphide followed by reduction. Metallic zinc distills over as it is volatile and impurities like Cu, Pd and Fe gets condensed. The crude metal obtained is called spelter, which may be purified by:

  1. electrolysis process

  2. fractional distillation

  3. polling

  4. heating with iodine


Correct Option: A,B
Explanation:

Spelter Zn is purified by both distillation and electro fining process(here we get more pure Zn).

Metal(s) which can be extracted by smelting process is/are:

  1. Pb

  2. Fe

  3. Zn

  4. Al


Correct Option: A,B,C
Explanation:

Smelting is used to produce a metal from its ore. This includes iron extraction from iron ore, copper extraction, and other base metals from their ores like lead and zinc. 

Blister copper is refined by stirring molten impure metal with green logs of wood because such wood liberates hydrocarbon gases (like $CH _{4}$). Name the process involved.

  1. Cupellation

  2. Poling

  3. Scaling

  4. Oxidation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Blister copper contain $Cu _2O$ as impurity and is refined by poling process. 


In this process, the molten impure metal is stirred with green logs of wood because such a wood liberates hydrocarbon gases (like  $CH _{4}$), and hence, act as a reducing agent to reduce copper oxide to metal.


Option B is correct.

Self-reduction of CuS to Cu can be carried out in:

  1. Bessemer converter

  2. Pierce-Smith converter

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Self-reduction of CuS to Cu can be carried out in either Bessemer converter or Pierce-Smith converter.
$2Cu _2S+3O-2 \rightarrow 2Cu _2O + 2SO _2$
$2Cu _2O+Cu _2S \rightarrow 6Cu+SO _2$

Which of these are spontaneous at higher temperature?

I : $2CuS\, +\, C\, \rightarrow\, 2Cu\, +\, CS _2$ 

II : $ 2CaS\, +\, C\, \rightarrow\, 2Ca\, +\, CS _2$ 

III : $ 2CuS\, +\, 3O _2\, \rightarrow\, 2CuO\, +\, 2SO _2$

Given that : $\Delta\,G^{\circ} _f$ (in $kJ$.$mol^{-1}$) for $CuS\, =\, -49$; $CS _2\, =\, 63.6$ ;  $CaS\, =\, -1320$; $CuO\, =\, -127.2$ and $SO _2\, =\, -300.4$ 

  1. $2CuS\, +\, C\, \rightarrow\, 2Cu\, +\, CS _2$

  2. $ 2CaS\, +\, C\, \rightarrow\, 2Ca\, +\, CS _2$

  3. $ 2CuS\, +\, 3O _2\, \rightarrow\, 2CuO\, +\, 2SO _2$

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A,B,C

Consider the following steps:

$CuS\,\overset{roast\,\,in\,\,air}{\rightarrow}\,(A)\, \overset{roast\,\,without\,\,air}{\rightarrow}\,(B)$

Which are the correct statements?

  1. It is self-reduction

  2. It involves disproportionation: $Cu _2S\,\rightarrow\,Cu\,+\,CuS$

  3. (A) is a mixture of $Cu _2O$  and $SO _2$ and (B) is $Cu$ and $SO _2$

  4. (A) is a mixture of $Cu$ and $SO _2$ and (B) is $CuSO _4$


Correct Option: A,C
Explanation:

Self-reduction of CuS to Cu can be carried out in either Bessemer converter or Pierce-Smith converter.

$2Cu _2S+3O _2 \rightarrow \underset {A} { 2Cu _2O + 2SO _2}$

$2Cu _2O+Cu _2S \rightarrow \underset {B} { 6Cu+SO _2}$

(A) is a mixture of $Cu _2O$  and $SO _2$ and (B) is  Cu and $SO _2$.

Lead metal is purified by electrolysis in a similar manner to copper; the electrolyte is lead (II) hexafluorosilicate $PbSiF _6$.
  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lead metal is purified by electrolysis in a similar manner to copper, the electrolyte is Lead $(II)$ hexa Fluorosilicate $PbSiF _6$. The given statement is True.

A solution of Lead-Fluorosilicate containing an excess of fluorosilicic acid has been found to work satisfactorily as an electrolyte for refining lead. 

Froth-flotation process can be made more effective by the:

  1. use of pine oil which produces stable froth

  2. use of sodium ethyl xanthate as a collector that coats the particles of ore

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pine oil acts as foaming agent. It stabilizes the froth.
Sodium ethyl xanthate (also potassium ethyl xanthate) acts as collectors.
They coat the ore particles.

Which of the following statement is correct?

  1. Froth flotation method can only be used for sulphide ore

  2. Tin stone consists of wolframite as non-magnetic impurity

  3. In cyanide process for the extraction of silver, Zn is used as leaching agent

  4. Bessemerization process is used in the extraction of copper from copper pyrite


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

(A) Froth floatation method is used for concentration of sulphide ores such as galena $(PbS)$, zinc blende $(ZnS)$ and copper pyrites $(CuFeS _2)$.


(B) Tin stone consists of wolframite as magnetic impurity and stannic oxide as a non-magnetic impurity.

(C) In the cyanide process for the extraction of silver, Zn is used as leaching agent.
The ore containing silver or gold is leached with a dilute solution of NaCN or KCN in the presence of air. 


(D) Bessemerization process is used in the extraction of copper from copper pyrite.

The reactions involved in the process are given below.
$\displaystyle 2Cu _2S + 3O _2 \rightarrow 2Cu _2O + 2SO _2 \uparrow $
$\displaystyle 2Cu _2O + Cu _2S \rightarrow 6Cu + SO _2 \uparrow $

Thus, the options (A) and (D) are correct.

Copper is extracted from copper pyrites. After roasting, the ore is mixed with silica and coke and then smelted in a blast furnace. The matte obtained from the blast furnace is charged into a silica lined converter. Some silica is also added and a hot air blast is thrown into the mixture to obtain blister copper which is purified by electrorefining.


During roasting, copper pyrites are ultimately converted into a mixture of:

  1. $FeS + Cu _2S$

  2. $FeS + Cu _2O$

  3. $FeO + Cu _2S$

  4. $FeS+Cu _2S \rightarrow FeO+Cu _2O$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Process:
Copper pyrites contains only 2-3% of copper. The rest of ore contains iron as sulphide, silica, silicious materials, sulphur, arsenic etc as impurities. Froth floatation is carried out by xanthate and pine oil. The froth is collected and dried when concentrated ore is obtained which contains 25-30% of Cu. Then smelting of the roasted ore in blast furnace is done.

The minor reactions that occured during roasting continue here. Ferrous oxide combines with sand to form a fusible slag. Cuprous oxide formed combines with ferrous sulphide to give ferrous oxide and cuprous sulphide. This is because iron has more affinity for oxygen than copper. 
$FeO + SiO _2 \rightarrow FeSiO _3$

During roasting, copper pyrite converts into a mixture of 
$FeS+Cu _2S \rightarrow FeO+Cu _2O$

Silica is added to roasted copper ores during smelting in order to remove:

  1. Cuprous sulphide

  2. Ferrous oxide

  3. Ferrous sulphide

  4. Cuprous oxide


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Silica is added to roasted copper ores during smelting in order to remove $FeO$ (ferrous oxide) as $FeSiO _3$ (slag).

$FeO + SiO _2 \rightarrow FeSiO _3$

Anode mud obtained after electrolytic refining of copper contains:

  1. $Ag$

  2. $Au$

  3. $Pt$

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Electrorefining:
Anode: Impure copper or crude copper
Cathode: Pure copper
Electrolyte: 15% $CuSO _4$ Solution + 5% $H _2SO _4$

When electric current is passed through the electrolyte, the anode gradually dissolves and pure copper is deposited on the cathode which gradually grows in size. Impurities like. Fe, Zn, Ni etc, dissolve in the solution as sulphates while gold, silver, platinum settle down below the anode as anode mud.
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