Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
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Chapter 21, Problem 72QAP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The cost of HF needed to extract gold from the given reaction needs to be compared with the cost of gold formed.
Concept introduction:
Quartz is used to extract gold with HF. Here, the reaction between HF and quartz forms silicon tetrafluoride and water. The balance
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