3 - Extraction of Crude Metal from Concentrated Ore
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What is the purpose of roasting ores?
💡 Hint: Think about how sulphide ores change when heated.
Define calcination.
💡 Hint: What happens to carbonate ores when heated without air?
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What is the process of converting sulphide ores to oxides called?
💡 Hint: Remember the process used for sulphide ores.
True or False: Calcination is used to convert sulphide ores to oxides.
💡 Hint: Think about the different types of ores.
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Given that zinc oxide can be reduced with coke, write the equation and explain the significance of this process in metallurgy.
💡 Hint: Focus on the role of coke as a reducing agent.
Imagine a scenario where a metal factory is only leveraging one method of reduction. Discuss the pros and cons of using just electrolytic reduction for all metals?
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency and cost aspects of reduction methods.
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