Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Metal Extraction (Section 3 - No. 49)

During the extraction of zinc from zinc blende, what gas is released during roasting?
Oxygen
Sulfur dioxide
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide

Explanation

During roasting, zinc sulfide (ZnS) is converted to zinc oxide (ZnO) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) is released.

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