Explain calcination with reactions.
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Solution
a. Calcination is a process in which the ore is heated to a high temperature below its melting point in the absence of air or in a limited supply of air.
b. Carbonate ores are decomposed to give metal oxides and carbon dioxide.
c. The hydrated ore loses its water of hydration.
Concept: Oxidation Reduction
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