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What happens when cinnabar is roasted??​

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Answered by Anonymous
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Explanation:

Cinnabar is the sulfide ore of mercury. The chemical formula for this ore is HgS. This ore undergoes a process of roasting which happens in the presence of oxygen. When this ore is heated, mercury sulfide is converted into mercury oxide and it releases sulfur dioxide.

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