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2 marksUses of Metals

CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 5(c)

Stainless steel, an alloy of iron, is used to make cooking utensils. Suggest TWO reasons why stainless steel is used instead of iron for making cooking utensils.

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  1. 5(a)Write the chemical formula for ONE ore of iron.[1 mark]
  2. 5(b)Outline the steps involved in the extraction of iron from its ore. Write a balanced chemical equation for EACH step.[8 marks]
  3. 5(d)Besides cooking utensils, state ONE other use of iron or its alloys.[1 mark]
  4. 5(e)Name the compound of iron that is found in the blood and explain how a lack of iron would affect the human body.[3 marks]

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