Question:
A metal that exists as a liquid at room temperature is obtained by heating its sulphide in the presence of air. Identify the metal and its ore and give the
reaction involved.
Solution:
Mercury is the metal which exists as a liquid at room temper nature. It can be obtained by heating the sulphide ore in the presence of air. The
process is known as roasting. The chemical reactions involved are :
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