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Standard XII
Chemistry
Leaching
How is copper...
Question
How is copper extracted from low grade copper ores?
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Solution
Copper is extracted by hydrometallurgy from low grade copper ores. It is leached out using acid or bacteria. The solution containing
C
u
2
+
is treated with scrap iron, Zn or
H
2
.
2
C
u
2
+
(
a
q
)
+
H
2
(
g
)
→
2
C
u
(
s
)
+
2
H
+
(
a
q
)
C
u
2
+
+
F
e
(
s
)
→
F
e
2
+
(
a
q
)
+
C
u
(
s
)
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