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The process by which sulphur is removed from sulphide ores by heating is called ______.

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The process by which sulphur is removed from sulphide ores by heating is called ______.

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  • Smelting

  • Roasting

  • Fluxing

  • Calcination

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Solution

The process by which sulphur is removed from sulphide ores by heating is called Roasting.

Explanation:

Roasting is specifically defined as heating concentrated sulphide ores strongly in a continuous supply of excess air to convert them into oxides while volatile sulfur escapes as (SO2) gas.

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Chapter 7: Metallurgy - EXERCISE [Page 156]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 7 Metallurgy
EXERCISE | Q 8. | Page 156
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