Question
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.