During which of the following processes is an ore converted into its oxide?

  • A
    Roasting
  • B
    Calcination
  • C
    Reduction
  • D
    Both $A$ and $B$

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In metallurgy,select the correct option using $T$ (True) or $F$ (False) for the statements given regarding calcination:
$(1)$ It is used to remove moisture.
$(2)$ It is used to decompose carbonates.
$(3)$ It is used to remove volatile impurities.

Consider the following statements:
Roasting is carried out to:
$(i)$ convert sulphide to oxide and sulphate
$(ii)$ remove water of hydration
$(iii)$ melt the ore
$(iv)$ remove arsenic and sulphur impurities
Of these statements:

Match the following:
List-$I$ List-$II$
$(I)$ Calcination $a. Fe_2O_3 \cdot nH_2O \rightarrow Fe_2O_3 + nH_2O$
$(II)$ Roasting $b. 2Cu_2S + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2Cu_2O + 2SO_2$
$(III)$ Flux $c. SiO_2 + FeO \rightarrow FeSiO_3$
$(IV)$ Thermite $d. Cr_2O_3 + 2Al \rightarrow Al_2O_3 + 2Cr$

In what form should the concentrated ore be converted? Why?

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