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Zinc is a metal found in the middle of the activity series of metals. In nature, it is found as a carbonate ore, ZnCO_(3). Mention the steps carried out for its extraction from the ore. Support with equations.

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Solution :Calcination : HEATING the ore STRONGLY in limited amount of oxygen.
`ZnCO_(3) overset("Heat")rarr ZNO + CO_(2)`
Reduction : Converting ZnO to ZN with the help of carbon.
`ZnO + C rarr Zn + CO`


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