How does the Mineral Family- Oxides is used in everyday life and in Engineering activities?

Q: How does the Mineral Family- Sulphides are used in everyday life and in Engineering activities?

A: A sulphide mineral is a member of a group of compounds of a metal with sulphur.

Q: How many types of boranes does boron forms?

A: Boranes are the compounds containing boron and hydrogen atoms. These types of compounds can be…

Q: Why do Selenium and tellurium occur in rare minerals?

A: The reason why Selenium and tellurium occur in rare minerals has to be given,

Q: Explain why iron and manganese exist in the lower oxidation states at the bottom of large eutrophic…

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Q: Would you expect powdered solid aluminum to act as an oxidizing agent or as a reducing agent?

A: In acidic medium, In basic medium,

Q: Magnesium is an active metal; it burns in the form of powder, ribbons, and filaments to provide…

A: Concept introduction: Magnesium (Mg) is an alkaline earth metal and belongs to group IIA in the…

Q: What is the oxidation number of sulfur in Na2S2O5?

A: We know some Oxidation state like, Oxidation state of Oxygen = -2  Thus 5 oxygen means 5 x (-2) =…

Q: Select the member of group 4A that best fits each description:(a) forms chains to the greatest…

A: A given element is said to be metallic in nature if it can lose electrons while it is non -metallic…

Q: In acidic solution, hydrogen peroxide reacts with Fe2+ to produce Fe3+ and H2O. Write a balanced…

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Q: What is Bakelite? How is it formed? Include equations if possible

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Q: 7.33 Determine the formulas of the following silicates (c is a chain, extending vertically). (a) (b)…

A: Silicates are generally represented by Si & O atoms & has negative charge one it.One unit of…

Q: Define the term a substitutional alloy?

A: Alloy is the one which is formed by mixing the metals.

Q: sketch a diagram showing the formation of energy levels from the valence orbitals for Li, Li2, Li3,…

A: Diagram showing the formation of energy levels from the valence orbitals for Li, Li2, Li3, Li(n). On…

Q: The lanthanide elements reacts with oxygen to give compounds of the type Ln2O3.However,the are…

A: Answer: a. Mass percentage of Tb is 73.945% Mass percentage of O =…

Q: one of the following is true about the sodium metabisulfite it possess the highest possible…

A: Formula of sodium metabisulfite is Na2S2O5

Q: Co, Fe, and Ni are ferromagnetic. What is the difference between ferromagnetic and paramagnetic?

A: Given,Co, Fe, and Ni are ferromagnetic

Q: ite form of iron has fcc crystal lattice structure,whereas its alpha form has bcc crystal lattice…

A: For a Face-Centred Cubic lattice:  4r=2a where r is the radius of the atom and a is the edge length.…

Q: What are the silicate minerals, and enlist the industries using them as raw materials?

A: Silicate minerals are the rock making minerals that are made up of silicate groups. Or we can say…

Q: Describe the lanthanide contraction using basic atomic structure theory  (b) What are its effects on…

A: Lanthanide  contraction  occurs due to poor shielding  effect of 4f orbitals.

Q: Calculate the final mineral percentages in the rock from the given oxides. Explain.

A: Oxide Weight% Molecular weight Molecular proportion SiO2 47.9 60.1 0.797 Al2O3 3.68 101.96 0.036…

Q: Why is beryllium carbonate unusually unstable thermally as compared to the other carbonates of this…

A: Beryllium belongs to group 2 in the periodic table. The carbonates of this group are - BeCO3, MgCO3,…

Q: elaborate the process of metallurgy

A: Metallurgy is the process of extraction of metals.

Q: The common method for extraction of metals from the oxide ore is(a) Reduction with carbon(b)…

A: The Earth's crust contains ores which are basically "metal oxides". Ores contain enough amount of…

Q: Describe some uses for (a) calcium and its compounds, and (b) magnesium and its compounds.

A: There are many  uses for (a) calcium and its compounds, and (b) magnesium and its compounds.

Q: The metal which is protected by a layer of its own oxide is ans. Copper Gold Aluminum Iron

A: Given Choices  Copper  Gold Aluminum Iron As we know iron in presence of air (oxygen and moisture)…

Q: Explain magnesium oxide (MgO) process in detail.

A: Explain magnesium oxide (MgO) process in detail.

Q: transition elements have tendency to form many alloys why ?

A: In the periodic table, d-block elements are known as transition elements.  In d-block, all elements…

Q: Describe the following :(i) The role of cryolite in electro metallurgy of aluminium.(ii) The role of…

A: In the extraction of pure metals, certain compounds or derivatives are used to ease the reaction and…

Q: How is Vanadium a Problem and an opportunity?

A: Interpretation: How vanadium is a problem and an opportunity is to be determined.

Q: Suppose you discovered a diamond completely encased in a silicate rock. How would you chemically…

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Q: Why is it important to know the reactions of alkali and alkaline metals in metallurgical processes?

A: Alkali metals are group 1 elements like potassium, sodium, Lithium, cesium, rubidium etc. Alkaline…

Q: Why are metals such as Ni and Co economical to mine and use in industrial processes even though they…

A: The major use of metals Co and Ni in industry is due to the reason that they are ferromagnetic in…

Q: How is it possible stabilize hypochlorous acid, and is concentrated hypochlorous acid harmful to…

A: Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is a weak acid, the chlorine atom is in +3 oxidation state in this acid.…

Q: What is the antifluorite structure?

A: In antifluorite structure, the position of the cations and anions are reversed to that of the…

Q: What is the oxidation state of tungsten in WO2?

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Q: Why is it possible for an active metal like aluminum to be useful as a structural metal?

A: Active metals are those metals which can react actively with all other substance.  The properties of…

Q: In iron smelting, what are the possible chemical equations that will involve CaO if CaO is part of…

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Q: What is the oxidation number of S in the compound Na₂S₂O₅?

A: compound Na₂S₂O₅ is a natural compound. For Na2S2O5 Na contributes +1 charge. O-atom -2 charge per…

Q: Which is a zinc ore and is used in paints, sunscreen and coins? A. Anhydrite B. Bauxite C.…

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Q: What is the most simple silicate material, chemically?

A: The material which is ionic in nature and have Silicon and oxygen as their anion is known as…

Q: Although Be has less negative value of reduction potential compared to group 1 and the rest of group…

A: Given information,    Although Be has less negative value of reduction potential compared to group…