Question

(a) write the steps involved in the extraction of pure metals in the middle of the activity series from their carbonate ores.

Answer 1

Extraction of carbonate ore is done by calcination . Carbon dioxide is produced along with metal oxide.

Answer 2

Here is the steps involved in the extraction of pure metal in the middle of the activity series from their carbonate ores.

1) Convert it into metal oxide by heating it in the presence of limited oxygen.

2) Adding coke or carbon convert it into it's pure state by heating.

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