During the extraction of lead from its ores one of the main ore used is Galena

During the extraction of lead from its ores one of the main ore used is Galena

(i) Write an equation for the reaction in roasting furnace.
(ii) Name gas
(iii) State one use of lead metal.

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(ii) Carbon (II) Oxide
(iii) – Used in making pipe or roofing materials
- Used in accumulation or for covering electric cables.
- It protects workers handling radioactive material as it absorbs harmful radiations
- In making alloys e.g. solder (Pb and Sn) type metal (Pb, Sb, Sn)

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