For the Following Reaction Involving the Smelting of Iron Ore

question 47

Multiple Choice

For the following reaction involving the smelting of iron ore, the carbon dioxide in the product __________ .
2 Fe₂O_3(s) + 3 C_(s)  4 Fe_(l) + 3 CO_{2 (g)}

• A) was formed by oxidation of carbon
• B) was formed by reduction of carbon
• C) is acting as an oxidant
• D) is acting as a reductant
• E) None of the above.

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ATC Curve

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ATC Curve

Represents the Average Total Cost curve, showing the per-unit cost of production at different levels of output.