The stages shown in the following diagram can be used to extract zinc from its oxide. Name the stage and the process taking place in it:-

The stages shown in the following diagram can be used to extract zinc from its oxide.
Name the stage and the process taking place in it:-

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3

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(i) Stage 1 – oxidation; Coke is oxidized to CO

(ii) Stage 2 – Reduction: zinc is reduced to Zinc metal

(iii) Stage 3;- Recycling stage; CO₂ is reduced to regenerate CO

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on November 1, 2019 at 05:55

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