Question

When HgS is converted into HgO, is the process called is roasting ??

Answer 1

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Yes , HgS is converted into HgO by process called Roasting .

What is Roasting ?

Roasting is the process in which an sulphide metal is converted into it's oxide form.

Example ⎯

${\sf 2HgS\:\:\: → \:\:\:2HgO+SO_2 }$

${\sf 2ZnS\:\:\:→\:\:\:2ZnO+SO_2 }$

Answer 2

Answer:

ROASTING IS THE PROCESS IN WHICH SULPHIDE ORE IS HEATED IN PRESENCE OF OXYEGEN.

AS HGS IS SULPHIDE ORE SO COVERSION OF MERCURY SULPHIDE INTO MERCURY OXIDE IS KNOWN AS ROASTING