Question

Explain how the following metals are obtained from their compounds by reduction process
a) Metal M which is in the middle of the reactivity series
b) Metal N which is high in the reactivity series

Answer 1

Dear student,

a) Metal M which is in the middle of reactivity series is first converted to their oxides from carbonates and sulfides by roasting and calcination then they are converted to metals by carbon or by the displacement reaction.

b) Metal N which is high in the reactivity series is obtained by electrolysis

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