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What is the meaning of hydrometallurgy?

Important Questions on General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

HARD
Write the name and chemical formula of one ore of zinc,
Define: Quaternary ammonium salt.
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What are “minerals” and “ores” ? Differentiate between them.
EASY
Assertion: For the extraction of iron, haematite ore is used.
Reason: Haematite is a carbonate ore of iron.
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Sphalerite is a sulphide ore of zinc and copper glance is a sulphide ore of copper.
Statement II : It is possible to separate two sulphide ores by adjusting proportion of oil to water or by using 'depressants' in a froth flotation method.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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"Metals are usually not found as nitrates in their ores".

Out of the following two (a and b) reasons which is or are true for the above observation?

(a)  Metal nitrates are highly unstable.

(b) Metal nitrates are highly soluble in water.