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Describe with one example, how moderately reactive metals (which are in the middle of reactivity series) are extracted.

ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

The moderately reactive metals are extracted by the reduction of their oxides with carbon, aluminum sodium or calcium.

Example:

When zinc sulphate is strongly heated in air if forms zinc oxide and sulphur dioxide. This is called roasting. Zinc oxide is heated with carbon to form zinc metal. This is called reduction.

Chemistry · Class 10