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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