Question

Name two ores of zinc. Write the names of the chemical compounds present in them and give their chemical formulae.

Answer 1

The two ores of zinc are calamine ore and zinc blende. The chemical compound present in calamine is zinc carbonate (carbonate ore) and its chemical formula is ZnCO₃. The chemical compound present in zinc blende is zinc sulphide (sulphide ore) and its chemical formula is ZnS.