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Find the number of metals which are commercially reduced by self-reduction from the given metals :
`Fe, Al, Z, Sn, Pb, Hg, Cu`.

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To determine the number of metals that can be commercially reduced by self-reduction from the given list of metals (Fe, Al, Z, Sn, Pb, Hg, Cu), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the metals in the list The metals provided are: - Fe (Iron) - Al (Aluminum) - Z (Zinc) - Sn (Tin) - Pb (Lead) - Hg (Mercury) - Cu (Copper) ### Step 2: Determine the electropositivity of the metals Self-reduction is typically applicable to less electropositive metals. The electropositivity of the metals in the list can be ranked as follows (from more electropositive to less electropositive): 1. Al (most electropositive) 2. Zn 3. Fe 4. Sn 5. Pb 6. Cu 7. Hg (least electropositive) ### Step 3: Identify the less electropositive metals suitable for self-reduction From the ranking, the less electropositive metals are: - Pb (Lead) - Hg (Mercury) - Cu (Copper) ### Step 4: Confirm the self-reduction process Self-reduction is a process where a metal can be reduced from its ore without the need for an external reducing agent. The relevant ores for these metals are often sulfide ores: - For Copper (Cu): Cuprous sulfide (Cu2S) can be partially oxidized to cuprous oxide (Cu2O) and then reduced to copper. - For Lead (Pb): Lead sulfide (PbS) can also undergo a similar process. - For Mercury (Hg): Mercury sulfide (HgS) can be reduced to mercury. ### Step 5: Count the metals that can undergo self-reduction From the analysis, we find that the metals that can be commercially reduced by self-reduction are: - Lead (Pb) - Mercury (Hg) - Copper (Cu) Thus, the total number of metals that can be commercially reduced by self-reduction is **3**. ### Final Answer The number of metals which are commercially reduced by self-reduction from the given metals is **3**. ---

To determine the number of metals that can be commercially reduced by self-reduction from the given list of metals (Fe, Al, Z, Sn, Pb, Hg, Cu), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the metals in the list The metals provided are: - Fe (Iron) - Al (Aluminum) - Z (Zinc) - Sn (Tin) ...
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