Answer the following question:
Two ores X and Y were taken. On heating these ores it was observed that
i. ore X gives \(CO_2\) gas, and
ii. ore Y gives \(SO_2\) gas.
ii. ore Y gives \(SO_2\) gas.
Write steps to convert these ores into metals, giving chemical equations of the reactions that take place.
i. Ore X: It is a , as heating it releases \(CO_2\) gas. is the term used to describe the process of strongly heating the ore to form an oxide.
The chemical equation is
The metal oxide is converted to metal by and the reaction is .
ii. Ore Y: It is a , as heating it releases \(SO_2\) gas. is the process of heating the ore in the presence of oxygen.
The chemical equation is . The metal oxide is then to the metal and the reaction is .