An ore on heating in air produces sulphur dioxide. Which process would you suggest for its concentration? Describe briefly any two steps involved in the conversion of this concentrated ore into the related metal.

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Sulfur containing ores are usually concentrated using the froth floatation method. The concentrated ore can be subjected to roasting to obtain metal oxide and can be further reduced to obtain the pure metal.

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