Question

Why sulphide ore of a metal is first converted to its oxide to extract the metal from it?

Answer 1

Explanation:

It is true that sulphide ores are converted to oxides prior to their extraction. It is so because extracting a metal from its oxide is easier than extracting it from its sulphide and carbonate ores. The process of conversion of sulphide to oxide ores is called roasting.

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