Question

State reason why carbonate ore of metal is first converted into oxide to extract metal from it

Answer 1

It is easier to obtain metals from their oxides rather than from carbonates or sulphides. So the ore is first converted into an oxide. A carbonate ore is first converted into oxide ore by calcination. A sulphide ore is converted into oxide ore by roasting.

Answer 2

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It is easier to obtain metals from their oxides rather than from carbonates or sulphides. So the ore is first converted into an oxide. A carbonate ore is first converted into oxide ore by calcination. A sulphide ore is converted into oxide ore by roasting.

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