Which iron ore is reduced in a blast furnace to obtain iron metal?

$(i)$ Define the term 'anode mud'. Name the electrode made of pure metal.
$(ii)$ Give the reactions taking place at cathode and at anode during the electrolytic refining of copper.

Which gas is useful for inhibiting bacterial growth?

$(a)$ $A$ substance $X$,an oxide of a metal,is used extensively in the cement industry. This element is found in our bones also. On treatment with water,it forms a solution which turns red litmus blue. Identify $X$ and also write the chemical reaction involved.
$(b)$ Choose a metal from the following metals which reacts only with hot water: Sodium,magnesium,iron. Mention the products formed during the reaction.

$2 \, mL$ each of concentrated $HCl$,$HNO_3$,and a mixture of concentrated $HCl$ and concentrated $HNO_3$ in the ratio of $3:1$ were taken in test tubes labeled as $A$,$B$,and $C$. $A$ small piece of metal was put in each test tube. No change occurred in test tubes $A$ and $B$,but the metal dissolved in test tube $C$. The metal could be:

Which method is used for the refining of metals having low melting points?