Question

Zinc is the metal which lies in the middle of the reactivity series. This metal is extracted from sulphide ore. Outline the steps involved in process of extraction of zinc metal. With the balance chemical equation explain it .

Answer 1

1. roasting

ZnS + 02 → ZnO + SO2

2.reduction

Zno + C →Zn + CO

Answer 2

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