MEDIUM
12th West Bengal Board
IMPORTANT
Earn 100

Explain the role of

(i) cryolite in the electrolytic reduction of alumina

Important Questions on General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

EASY
12th West Bengal Board
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Explain the role of Carbon monoxide in the purification of nickel.

EASY
12th West Bengal Board
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Describe the underlying principle of each of the following metal refining methods-

(i) Electrolytic refining of metals

EASY
12th West Bengal Board
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Describe the underlying principle of each of the following metal refining methods-

(ii) Vapour Phase refining of metals

EASY
12th West Bengal Board
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Describe the role of the following - NaCN in the extraction of silver from a silver ore.

EASY
12th West Bengal Board
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Describe the role of the following -

(i) Cryolite in the extraction of aluminium from pure alumina 

MEDIUM
12th West Bengal Board
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Account for the following facts :- (i) The reduction of Cr2O3 with Al is thermodynamically feasible, yet it does not occur at room temperature.
HARD
12th West Bengal Board
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Account for the following facts :- The reduction of a metal oxide is easier if the metal formed is in liquid state.
MEDIUM
12th West Bengal Board
IMPORTANT
Account for the following facts :- Pine oil is used in froth floatation method.