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Chemistry Question on Refining

In zone refining method, the molten zone

A

contains impurities

B

contains purified metal only

C

contains more impurity than the original metal

D

moves to either side

Answer

contains more impurity than the original metal

Explanation

Solution

Zone refining process is based upon the fact that impurities are more soluble in melt than in the original metal. Hence, molten zone contains more impurities than the original metal.