Write chemical reactions taking place in the extraction of zinc from zinc blende.
The following processes are involved in the extraction of zinc from zinc blende:
(i) Concentration: Zinc blende ore is crushed and the concentration done by froth- floatation process.
(ii) Roasting: The concentrated ore is then roasted in presence of excess of air at about 1200 K as a result zinc oxide is formed.
(iii) Reduction : Zinc oxide obtained above is mixed with powdered coke and heated to 1673 K in a fire clay retort where it is reduced ‘ to zinc metal.
At 1673 K, zinc metal being volatile (boiling point 1180 K), distills over and is condensed.
(iv) Electrolytic refining: Impure zinc is made the anode while pure zinc strip is made the cathode. ZnSO4 solution acidified with dil. H2SO4 is the electrolyte used. On passing electric current, pure zinc gets deposited on the cathode.
The mixture of compounds A and B is passed through a column of Al2O3 by using alcohol as eluent. Compound A is eluted in preference to compound B. Which of the compounds A or B is more readily adsorbed on the column?
In the metallurgy of aluminium
(a) Al3+ is oxidized to Al(s)
(b) graphite anode is oxidized to carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(c) oxidation state of oxygen changes in the reaction at anode
(d) oxidation state of oxygen changes in the overall reaction involved in the process.
t the temperature corresponding to which of the points in figure of Q. 11-13, FeO will be reduced to Fe by coupling the reaction 2FeO —> 2Fe + 02 with all of the following reactions?
Assertion (A): Zirconium can be purified by van Arkel method.
Reason (R): ZrI4 is volatile and decomposes at 1800 K.
Name the common elements present in the anode mud in electrolytic refining of copper. Why are they so present?
Which of the following ores are concentrated by froth floatation?
(a) Haematite (b) Galena
(c) Copper pyrites (d) Magnetite
Write down the reactions taking place in blast furnace related to the metallurgy of iron at the temperature range 500-800 K.
Write the chemical reactions involved in the extraction of gold by cyanide process. Also give the role of zinc in the extraction.
In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the following choices.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but the Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.
(e) Assertion and Reason both are wrong.
Assertion (A): Nickel can be purified by Mond's process.
Reason (R): Ni(CO)4 is a volatile compound which decomposes at 460 K to give pure Ni.
Which of the following options are correct?
(a) Cast iron is obtained by remelting pig iron with scrap iron and coke using hot air blast.
(b) In extraction of silver, silver is extracted as cationic complex.
(c) Nickel is purified by zone refining.
(d) Zr and Ti are purified by van Arkel method.
The choice of a reducing agent in a particular case depends on thermodynamic factor. How far do you agree with this statement? Support your opinion with two examples.
Assertion (A): Sulphide ores are concentrated by froth floatation method. Reason (R): Cresols stabilize the froth in froth floatation method.
Assertion (A): Zone refining method is very useful for producing semiconductors.
Reason (R): Semiconductors are of high purity.
For the metallurgical process of which of the ores, calcined ore can be reduced by carbon?
(a) Haematite (b) Calamine (c) Iron pyrites (d) Sphalerite
Choose the correct option of temperature at which carbon reduces FeO to iron and produces CO.
(a) Below temperature at point A
(b) Approximately at the temperature corresponding to point A
(c) Above temperature at point A but below temperature at point D
(d) Above temperature at point A
Which of the following statements are correct about the role of substances added in the froth floatation process?
(a) Collectors enhance the non-wettability of the mineral particles.
(b) Collectors enhance the wettability of gangue particles.
(c) By using depressants in the process two sulphide ores can be separated.
(d) Froth stabilizers decrease wettability of gangue.
Which of the following statements are correct?
(a) A depressant prevents certain type of particle to come to the froth.
(b) Copper matte contains Cu2S and ZnS.
(c) The solidified copper obtained from reverberatory furnace has blistered appearance due to evolution of SO2 during the extraction.
(d) Zinc can be extracted by self-reduction.
What criterion is followed for the selection of the stationary phase in chromatography?
In the extraction of aluminium by Hall-Heroult process, purified A1203 is mixed with CaF2 to
(a) lower the melting point of A1203.
(b) increase the conductivity of molten mixture.
(c) reduce Al+3 into Al(s).
(d) acts as catalyst.
Is it true that under certain conditions, Mg can reduce Al203 and Al can reduce MgO? What are those conditions?
The value of ΔfG ° for formation of Cr2O3 is – 540 kJ mol-1 and that of Al203 is – 827 kJ mol-1 . Is the reduction of Cr2O3 possible with Al?
Why is an external emf of the more than 2.2 V required for the extraction of Cl2 from brine?
At temperatures above 1073 K coke can be used to reduce FeO to Fe. How can you justify this reduction with Ellingham diagram?
