CBSE Notes, Lectures

CBSE - Chemistry - Metals and Non-metals

Metals and Non-metals

Short Answer Type

Give the reaction involved during extraction of zinc from its ore by

(a) roasting of zinc ore

2ZnS + 3O2 → 2ZnO + 2SO2

(b) calcination of zinc ore

ZnCO3 → ZnO + CO2

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