Question

Write the steps involved in the extraction of pure metals in the middle of reactivity series from their carbonate ores

Answer 1

Let us take an example

ZnCO3

Zinc Carbonate

First it is burnt in limited supply of air i.e. Calcination

ZnCO3 —— ZNO + CO

Now

ZnO IS MADE TO REACT WITH CARBON

zinc is obtained

Answer 2

Here is the steps involved in the extraction of pure metal in the middle of the activity series from their carbonate ores.

1) Convert it into metal oxide by heating it in the presence of limited oxygen.

2) Adding coke or carbon convert it into it's pure state by heating.

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