Extraction of Metals - Result Question 40

40. In metallurgy of iron, when limestone is added to the blast furnace, the calcium ion ends up in

(1982)

(a) slag

(b) gangue

(c) metallic calcium

(d) calcium carbonate

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 40. (a)

Solution:

  1. $Ca^{2+}$ end up in $CaSiO _3$ (slag).