EXERCISE : 5.

The Diagram shows an extraction of tin in the blast furnace. Label the diagram below
tin(IV) oxide + carbon

tin (IV) oxide tin heating limestone removes

carbon blast furnace reactive tin ore coke

Gas 200oC

Tin ore or cassiterite is .. Tin is extracted from Cassiterite by ...........cassiterite with ...... and .......... at high temperature in a .. When carbon is heated with tin (IV) oxide , carbon ......... the oxygen from ..
(Slag) Pure molten tin Hot air

400oC

1000oC

1400oC Tin (IV)oxide + carbon Tin + Carbon dioxide Hot air

because .... is more ......than .. Excess material

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EXERCISE 5.5
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers.

ELECTROLYSIS is a process of breaking up a chemical substance in aqueous solution or molten state into its constituents by using ..

Electrical energy

.......... energy A .

B D .

E . (molten aluminium oxide)

cation

F ..

G .

anion

EXAMPLE: At cathode : Aluminium ion + electrons Aluminium atom At anode : Oxide ion Oxygen atom + electron

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**TASK 6

PURIFICATION OF COPPER Instruction: Fill in the blanks. Name of process : .. Electrolyte P: .. ***The presence of impurities in copper will . its electrical conductivity. Hence, copper has to be . before it is used as a conductor of electricity.

Impure copper .. and impurities are left at the base.

metal is formed and becomes ..

ANODE:

CATHODE: .

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ELECTROPLATING IRON NAIL WITH COPPER

Instruction: Fill in the blanks

Name of process : .. Metal M: ... M Electrolyte N: .. **To obtain a good quality: N
Iron nail

1. Dilute should be used. 2 Use .. electric current.

Metal becomes ..

Iron nail is coated with .. layer.

ANODE:

CATHODE: .

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EXERCISE 5.8 1. Cellular phones use . batteries.

2. Name two appliances that use electrical energy. 3. What is the gas produced from the burning of fossil fuels? 4. Name a way you can help to conserve electricity in your home. 5. Give one effect from improper disposal of toxic substances

ANSWER 1. rechargeable 2. toaster, computer, television 3. sulphur dioxide 4.Turn off the lights when not in use. 5. Improper disposal of toxic substances will cause pollution

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