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Grade 12th passInorganic Chemistry

why ZnS and Ag2S is not converted into metal by self reduction Process?

Profile image of Nainsu Riya
10 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Vikas TU
10 Years ago

Becoz self reduction method is used for alkali and alkaline earth metals and aluminuim.

Therfore, ZnS and Ag2S is not convetred into metal by self reductn. process.

Profile image of chandan
9 Years ago
because self reduction process is used for the less electropositive element like Hg, Pb, and Cu. so Zns and Ag2s is not converted by this process
Profile image of Anshul Agarwal
5 Years ago
ZnS and Ag2S are thermally stable compound.
So they don't reduce directly by heating. To reduce them they are first converted into oxides then they are reduced with help of carbon