Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals
Which method is commonly used for extracting moderately reactive metals, such as iron or zinc, from their oxide ores?
- 1Direct heating of the metallic ore strongly in the presence of air
- 2Dissolving and melting of the ore material in concentrated acids
- 3Chemical reduction of the ore using carbon-based reducing agents✓
- 4Electrolysis performed on the molten form of metal oxide ores
Correct answer
Chemical reduction of the ore using carbon-based reducing agents
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