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Name two metals which occur in nature in free state as well as in combined state. (b) Name one ore of manganese. Which compound of manganese is present in this ore? Also write its chemical formula. (c) A zinc ore on heating in air forms sulphur dioxide. Describe briefly any two stages involved in the conversion of this concentrated ore into zinc metal.

ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
  • Copper and silver occur in nature in free states as well as in combined
  • Pyrolusite; Manganese dioxide; MnO2
  • When zinc sulphide is strongly heated in air (roasted), it forms zinc oxide and sulphur
  • Reduction: Zinc oxide obtained is heated with carbon to form zinc
Chemistry · Class 10