Question

Metal X is found in nature as its sulphide XS. It is used in the galvanisation of iron articles. Identify the metal X. How will you convert this sulphide ore into the metal?​

Answer 1

Answer:

X is Zinc

Explanation:

Becoz zinc is only used in the process of galvanisation

Answer 2

Answer:

Zn

Explanation:

Galvanization : It is a process in which iron or steel is coated with zinc to prevent rusting.

We are given that metal X is found in nature as its sulphide XS.

It is used in the galvanization of iron article.

Therefore, the metal will be zinc because zinc coating is used in galvanization  of iron.

Roasting : It is process in which sulphide ores are heated in presence of oxygen.

$2ZnS+3O_2\rightarrow 2ZnO+2SO_2$

Reduction of zinc oxide by carbon

$2ZnO+C\rightarrow 2Zn+CO_2$