Question

Two ores A and B of a moderately reactive metal were taken.On heating ore A gives CO2 whereas ore B gives SO2. What steps will you take to convert them into metals? write balanced chemical equations for the reactions involved.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Ore A will be converted into metal by process called calcination.

let A be Zn

then

ZnCO3 + heat - ZnO+ CO2

ZnO+ C - Zn + CO

Ore B will be converted into metal by process called roasting.

let B be Zn

then

ZnS + 3O2 -. 2 ZnO+ 2SO2

ZnO + C - Zn + CO