Question:

Hydro-metallurgical process of extraction of metals is based on

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • hydrolysis
  • dehydrogenation
  • dehydration
  • complex formation
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Hydrometallurgical process is for the ores of $Ag$ and $Au$ It is based on complex formation e.g., $Ag_{2}S+4kCN \to 2Na[Ag(CN)_{2}]+Na_{2}S$ $2Na[Ag(CN)_{2}]+Zn \to Na_{2} [Zn(CN)_{4}]+2AG$
Was this answer helpful?
0
0

Top Questions on General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

View More Questions

Concepts Used:

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

What are Ores and Minerals? 

Minerals are the naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substances. They are having a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure, hardness and color. For example, copper pyrite, calamine, etc.

Impurities in an ore are called gauge. The removal of a gauge from the ore is called concentration ore. 

Several steps are involved in the extraction of pure metal from ores. Major steps are as follows –

  • Concentration of the ore
  • Isolation of the metal from its concentrated ore
  • Purification of the metal