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Both iron and aluminium combine slowly with oxygen at room temperature. Why is this reaction a problem for iron but not for aluminium?

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  3. Giving examples differentiate between roasting and calcination.

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  13. How is copper extracted from a low grade ore of it ?

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  15. What is the role of cryolite in the metallurgy of aluminium?

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  18. Suggest one method for separation of nickel form cobalt ?

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