Question
Chemistry Question on Metallurgy
Select the correct statement :
A
Roasting involves heating the ore in the absence of air
B
Calcination involves heating the ore above its melting point
C
Smelting involves heating the ore with suitable reducing agent and flux below its melting point
D
Calcination of calcium carbonate is endothermic
Answer
Calcination of calcium carbonate is endothermic
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is Option (D):Calcination of calcium carbonate is endothermic