In the alumino-thermite process,$Al$ acts as which of the following substances?

In the process of leaching of gold by cyanide,what are the complexes $X$ and $Y$ respectively?
$4Au(s) + 8CN^-(aq) + 2H_2O(aq) + O_2(g) \to 4[Au(CN)_2]^-(aq) + 4OH^-(aq)$
$2[Au(CN)_2]^-(aq) + Zn(s) \to [Zn(CN)_4]^{2-}(aq) + 2Au(s)$
$X$ and $Y$ are:

In the extraction process of copper,the product obtained after carrying out the reactions
$(i) 2 Cu_2S + 3 O_2 \rightarrow 2 Cu_2O + 2 SO_2$
$(ii) 2 Cu_2O + Cu_2S \rightarrow 6 Cu + SO_2$ is called

Which metal is most difficult to be extracted from its oxide?

During the extraction of iron,the slag produced is:

In Hall’s process,the main reagent is mixed with