A sulphide ore is converted into metal oxide by the process of :
(a) Carbonation (b) roasting (c) calcination (d) anodising

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(b) roasting
Sulphide ores are transformed into oxides by the process of roasting. In this process, the concentrated ore is heated in the presence of surplus air.

Example: Zincblende, ZnS, a sulphide ore of zinc, is roasted in the presence of air. On roasting, zinc sulphide gets transformed into zinc oxide.

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Metal sulphide x \to Metal oxide y \to Impure metal z \to Pure metal

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Bessemerisation $\to$ Roasting $\to$ Electrolysis

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