Occurrence of Metals

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Occurrence of Metals: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Extraction of Elements, Occurrence of Metals, Extraction of Manganese from Manganese Dioxide & Extraction of Iron from Fe2O3 etc.

Important Questions on Occurrence of Metals

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In the electrolysis of alumina, cryolite is added to _____.

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The zinc oxide formed after the process of calcination or roasting undergoes reduction to obtain or extract zinc.

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In the roasting process, when sulphide ore is heated strongly in the presence of air, it is converted into metal oxide and releases the gas:

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In the calcination process, when carbonate ore is heated strongly in the absence of air, it is converted into a metal oxide and releases carbon dioxide. 

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What is the difference between calcination and roasting?

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Cinnabar is heated in air which converts it into:

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What is the chemical formula of Cinnabar?

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Extraction of mercury from cinnabar is achieved by:

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Manganese metal is extracted from manganese dioxide by a reduction process by making use of:

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The elements or compounds that occur naturally in the earth's crust are known as _____.

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The carbonate ores are changed into oxides by heating strongly in the limited air. This process is known as _____.

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The sulphide ores are converted into oxides by heating strongly in the presence of excess air. This process is known as _____ .

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The extraction of metals from their ores and then refining them for use is known as _____ .

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What is the common method for extraction of metals from their oxides?

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Which of the following metal is moderately reactive?

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The earthy impurities associated with minerals used in metallurgy are called _____.

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A mineral is known as ore if the metal

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An electrolytic cell consists of
(i) positively charged cathode
(ii) negatively charged anode
(iii) positively charged anode
(iv) negatively charged cathode

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E is an element that's ore is rich in E2O3. E2O3 is not affected by water. It forms two chlorides, ECl2 and ECl3 The element E is

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Name one metal which is extracted by:
Reduction with heat alone.