Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Metals And Reactivity (Section 2 - No. 50)
What role does carbon play in the extraction of metals from their oxides?
It acts as a catalyst.
It acts as a reducing agent.
It provides the metal with oxygen.
It increases the melting point of the ore.
Explanation
Carbon serves as a reducing agent, removing oxygen from the metal oxide.
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