Metal Smelting

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What is the primary purpose of metal smelting?

  1. To remove impurities from the metal ore

  2. To separate the metal from its ore

  3. To enhance the metal's strength and durability

  4. To produce a pure form of the metal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Metal smelting aims to isolate the metal from its ore by subjecting it to high temperatures and chemical reactions.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of metal ore?

  1. Hematite

  2. Limestone

  3. Chalcopyrite

  4. Bauxite


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Limestone is primarily composed of calcium carbonate and is not considered a metal ore.

What is the main component of slag, a byproduct of metal smelting?

  1. Metal oxides

  2. Gangue minerals

  3. Flux

  4. Coke


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Slag is composed primarily of gangue minerals, which are impurities present in the ore.

Which metal is commonly extracted through the process of smelting?

  1. Gold

  2. Aluminum

  3. Copper

  4. Iron


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Iron is one of the most commonly smelted metals, with iron ore being converted into pig iron through the smelting process.

What is the role of flux in metal smelting?

  1. To lower the melting point of the ore

  2. To remove impurities from the molten metal

  3. To increase the density of the slag

  4. To enhance the metal's corrosion resistance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flux is added to the smelting process to reduce the melting point of the ore, making it easier to separate the metal.

Which of the following is NOT a common fuel used in metal smelting?

  1. Coal

  2. Natural gas

  3. Electricity

  4. Wood


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Electricity is not typically used as a fuel in metal smelting, as it is not as efficient as traditional fuels like coal or natural gas.

What is the term used to describe the molten mixture of metal and slag in a smelting furnace?

  1. Matte

  2. Slag

  3. Dross

  4. Speiss


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Matte refers to the molten mixture of metal sulfides and slag that forms during the smelting process.

Which of the following metals is NOT commonly extracted through smelting?

  1. Zinc

  2. Lead

  3. Mercury

  4. Platinum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Platinum is typically extracted through a process called refining, rather than smelting.

What is the primary environmental concern associated with metal smelting?

  1. Greenhouse gas emissions

  2. Water pollution

  3. Air pollution

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Metal smelting can release harmful pollutants into the air, including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.

Which of the following is NOT a common method of metal smelting?

  1. Blast furnace smelting

  2. Electric arc furnace smelting

  3. Hydrometallurgy

  4. Pyrometallurgy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hydrometallurgy involves extracting metals from their ores using aqueous solutions, rather than through smelting.

What is the term used to describe the process of removing impurities from molten metal?

  1. Refining

  2. Smelting

  3. Fluxing

  4. Roasting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Refining is the process of purifying molten metal by removing impurities.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of metal smelting furnace?

  1. Blast furnace

  2. Electric arc furnace

  3. Reverberatory furnace

  4. Crucible furnace


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Crucible furnaces are not typically used in industrial metal smelting operations.

What is the purpose of roasting in metal smelting?

  1. To remove moisture from the ore

  2. To reduce the ore to a fine powder

  3. To remove impurities from the ore

  4. To convert the ore to a form suitable for smelting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Roasting involves heating the ore in the presence of air to convert it into a form that is more suitable for smelting.

Which of the following metals is commonly extracted through the process of electrowinning?

  1. Copper

  2. Aluminum

  3. Zinc

  4. Nickel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Electrowinning is commonly used to extract nickel from its ores.

What is the term used to describe the process of separating molten metal from slag?

  1. Tapping

  2. Slagging

  3. Fluxing

  4. Roasting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tapping involves draining the molten metal from the furnace, leaving behind the slag.

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