Question

Describe the characteristics and uses of the coke

Answer 1

Characteristic of coke:
(i) Coke is tough.
(ii) It is porous and black substance.
(iii) It is an almost pure form of carbon.
(iv) Coke is produced by heating coal at very high temperature.

Uses:
Coke is used in the manufacture of steel and in the extraction of many metals. Coke is also used as a fuel.