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The chart shows the extraction of lead from its ore.

      

The chart shows the extraction of lead from its ore.
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(a) Write the chemical formula of the chief ore.

(b) Name the possible impurities present in the ore.

(c) Why is it necessary for the ore to be converted into powder form?

(d) Identify process X and state it‟s significance

(e) Write equations for the reaction taking place in the
I. Roasting furnace
II. Formation of substance B
It is not advisable to use lead pipes in transporting drinking water.
Explain why.

(f) Identify one of the impurities present in molten lead obtained by the process.

(g) State one use of lead

  

Answers


Maurice
(a) Chief ore formula PbS

(b) Possible impurities
-Zinc sulphide (ZnS)
-Silicon oxide

(c) It is converted to powder form to increase the surface area of the ore and expose the mineral.

(d) Process X is – froth floatation significance: Concentrates the ore.

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Dissolved lead will cause brain damage when taken in our bodies.

(f) -Silver
-Gold
-Copper
-Tin
-Sulphur
-Arsenic compounds

(g) -Used in radioactive shielding
-Used in manufacture of lead acid accumulators.
-Used for making paint.
-Used making bullets.
-Used in manufacture of soldering wire
-Used in making lead pipes and ball bearings.
-Tetraethyl is added to petrol as an antiknock additive.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on September 4, 2019 at 05:24


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