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Why is `N_2` less reactive at room temperature?

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`N_2` is less reactive at room temperature due to presence of triple bond between two N atoms `NcongN` Hence bond Dissociation energy `N_2` is bery high.
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  3. What type of ores are roasted?

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  5. What is a mineral? How does it differ from an ore?

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  6. Why do some metals occur in the native state?

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  7. Name the method used for refining of : (a). Zirconium. (b). Nickel...

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  8. Can iron be purified by amalgamation?

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  9. Both iron and aluminium combine slowly with oxygen at room temperature...

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  10. What is the name given to solid phase of earth?

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  11. Give one example where hydrometallurgy is used for metal extraction?

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  12. Name the method of metal refining which is generally used when a metal...

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  13. When is electrolytic reduction applied for getting a metal?

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  18. What do you understand by roasting in presence of NaCl?

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  19. Why NF3 cannot be hydrolysed, while NCl3 can be readily hydrolysed?

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  20. Why NI5 does not exist While PCl5 exists?

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  21. Why the boiling point of ammonia is greater than phosphine?

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