Question

The metal which can be extracted simply by heating the cinnabar ore in air is
(a) Zn
(b) Cu
(c) Al
(d) Hg

Answer 1

Answer:

The metal which can be extracted simply by heating the cinnabar ore in air is

(a) Zn

(b) Cu

(c) Al

(d) Hg

Answer 2

Answer:

Here is the answer.

Explanation:

mercury

Extraction of mercury metal: Cinnabar (HgS) is first heated in air. This turns HgS [mercury sulphide or cinnabar] into HgO (mercury oxide); by liberation of sulphur dioxide. Mercury oxide so obtained is again heated strongly. This reduces mercury oxide to mercury metal.