Practice Extracting Metals In The Middle Of The Activity Series (3.4.3)

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Question 1.
What are the two processes used to convert ores to oxides?
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Think about the type of ores and what happens to them.
Question 2.
What is the primary reducing agent used in metal extraction?
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Consider what is commonly used in reactions to reduce metal oxides.
3Question 3.
What is the process of converting sulfide ores to oxides called?
- Calcination
- Roasting
- Reduction
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This process releases gases like SO2.
4Question 4.
True or False: Calcination can occur in excess air.
- True
- False
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Think about the types of ores processed.
Question 5.
Given a sample of zinc sulfide, describe the steps you would take to extract pure zinc. Include chemical equations.
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Focus on the transformations in each step.
Question 6.
Why are metal oxides crucial in metallurgy? Discuss with examples.
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Consider the significance in industrial applications.

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