Calamine is the ore of zinc.

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The correct option is A True
Zn is formed by its ore calamine( $Z n C O_{3}$ )
Now it also known as Smithsonite.

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An important ore of zinc metal is :
(a) calamine (b) cuprite (c) pyrolusite (d) haematite

Calamine ore can be converted into zince oxide by the process of:
(a) roasting (b) hydrogenation (c) chlorination (d) calcination

Calamine ore can be used to extract one of the following metals. This metal is:
(a) copper (b) mercury (c) aluminium (d) zinc

(a) Name the method by which aluminium metal is extracted.
(b) Give the name and chemical formula of one ore of copper.
(c) How is zinc extracted from its carbonate ore (calamine) ? Explain with equations.

For how many of the following ores calcinations is done during extraction of metals?___
(a) Haematite
(b) Calamine
(c) dolomite
(d) bauxite
(e) zinc blende

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Calamine is the ore of zinc.

The correct option is A TrueZn is formed by its ore calamine( ZnCO3 )Now it also known as Smithsonite.

The correct option is A True
Zn is formed by its ore calamine( $Z n C O_{3}$ )
Now it also known as Smithsonite.