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Molten iron from the blast furnace contains impurities. The pr
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Molten iron from the blast furnace contains impurities.
The process of turning the impure iron into steel involves blowing oxygen into the molten iron and
adding calcium oxide.
What are the reasons for blowing in oxygen and adding calcium oxide?

A
Carbon is removed by reaction with oxygen, reacts with acidic impurities making slag

B
Carbon is removed by reacting with oxygen, reacts with slag and so removes it

C
Iron reacts with the oxygen, reacts with acidic impurities making slag

D
Iron reacts with the oxygen, reacts with slag and so removes it

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Molten iron from the blast furnace contains impurities.
The process of turning the impure iron into steel involves blowing oxygen into the molten iron and
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What are the reasons for blowing in oxygen and adding calcium oxide?
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Molten iron from the blast furnace contains impurities.
The process of turning the impure iron into steel involves blowing oxygen into the molten iron and
adding calcium oxide.
What are the reasons for blowing in oxygen and adding calcium oxide?
Answer TypeText solution:1
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