Chemistry
Give reasons for the following:
Roasting the ore generally results in evolution of sulphur dioxide gas, while calcination of the ore evolves carbon dioxide gas.
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Generally, sulphide ores are roasted, so SO2 is given off. Calcination is carried on carbonates and hydrated ores , so CO2 or water vapours is given off.
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