Metal X is found in nature as its sulphide XS. It is used in the galvanisation of iron articles. Identify the metal X. How will you convert this sulphide ore into the metal ? Explain with equations.

Metal X is found in nature as its sulphide XS. It is used in the galva

1.	Metal X is found in nature as its sulphide XS. It is used in the galvanisation of iron articles. Identify the metal X. How will you convert this sulphide ore into the metal ? Explain with equations.
Answer» Solution :• The METAL X is zinc. • The sulphide ore is first heated STRONGLY in supply of OXYGEN and changed into its oxide. This process is called roasting. • `2ZnS+3O_(2)overset("Heat")rarr 2ZnO+2SO_(2)` • Zinc oxide is then reduced to zinc metal by heating it with carbon. This process is called reduction. `2ZnO+C overset("Heat")rarr 2Zn+CO_(2)`