1. Lead is extracted from its ore by reduction with carbon and self-reduction process.
PbO+C⟶Pb+CO
PbS+2PbO⟶3Pb+SO2
2. The process of extraction of silver is called as cyanide process and sodium cyanide solution is used. In this complex formation takes place and the metal is obtained by displacement.
Ag2S+4NaCN⇌2Na[Ag(CN)2]+Na2S
Zn+2Na[Ag(CN)2]⟶Na2[Zn(CN)4]+2Ag
3. Copper can be extracted in the similar process of lead.
4. Heating of Boron trioxide with K yields amorphous form of boron [decomposition of iodide].