Chemistry, asked by supe2442, 1 year ago

How to extract cu from its sulfide ore class 10th?

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Answered by Ansi1
1
The ore of copper is Cu2s (copper glance). In the extraction of Cu2s, 1st the ore under go heating and gets converted into Cu2O. In the next step it combines with the remaining Cu2s to form copper.
2 Cu2s + 3 O2 gives 2 Cu2O +2 So2
2 Cu2O + Cu2S gives 6 Cu + So2
Answered by hajrafatima2043
2
by the method of roasting
(heating in
presence of oxygen)
CuS + O ------ CuO + SO4
supply of oxygen is cut.
reaction further continues:
CuS + CuO----- Cu + SO4
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