how is copper extracted from the sulphide ? give ist chemical equation
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2Cu2S+3O2+heat→2Cu2O(s)+2SO2(g) 2Cu2O+Cu2S+heat→ 6Cu(s)+SO2(g) In electrolytic refining of copper, the impurities left behind at anode called anode mud contain valuable metals such as gold and silver which can be recovered in the native state.
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copper is extracted from its sulphide ore by the process of roasting . in this process the sulphide is heated in the presence of excess air to convert it into oxide ore. now it is heated again to for copper
CuS + O2-----> Cu2O
Cu2O + CuS----> Cu+ SO2
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