Analyze the mark distribution and core concepts of the Paper 4 Metals Mock Exam.
In the Blast Furnace, iron is reduced from haematite. Explore the chemical hierarchy from raw material to molten metal.
Exam Focus: Carbon Monoxide
Candidates often miss the formation equation: CO2 + C → 2CO. This is the main reducing agent.
Aluminium extraction requires electricity. This section visualizes the ionic flow and electrode reactions.
The oxygen produced at the anode reacts with the graphite itself.
*This is why anodes must be replaced regularly, an essential point for IGCSE Question 2(d).
Understand the transition from Zinc Blende to pure Zinc and its role in protecting Iron (Galvanising).
Adjust the slider to see which metals are extracted by carbon vs electrolysis.
Zinc is more reactive than Iron. It 'sacrifices' itself by losing electrons more easily.
Pure metals are often too soft for industrial use. Here we see how atomic disruption creates strength.
Try to "slide" the layers mentally. In the alloy, the different sized atoms act as "roadblocks".
In pure iron, atoms are arranged in regular layers. These layers slide over each other easily when hit.
In steel, carbon atoms (of different sizes) disrupt the regular arrangement. This locks the layers in place.
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