Question

why can carbon be used to displace iron from iron ore

Answer 1

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Explanation:

This method of extraction works because carbon is more reactive than iron, so it can displace iron from iron compounds. Extracting a metal by heating with carbon is cheaper than using electrolysis. In the reaction of iron(III) oxide with carbon, state which substance is reduced and which substance is oxidised.

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