Which of the following metals is refined by electrolytic refining?
Iron (Fe)
Copper (Cu)
Mercury (Hg)
Lead (Pb)
Among the given metals, copper is refined by electrolytic refining.
Iron is refined by oxidation, mercury by distillation and lead by liquation.
Out line the principles of refining metals by the following method:
Zone refining
Electrolytic refining
Vapour phase refining
Outline the principles of refining of metals by the following methods:
(i) Zone refining
(ii) Electrolytic refining
(iii) Vapour phase refining