Copper can be extracted by hydrometallurgy but not zinc. Explain.

Copper can be extracted from

What is hydrometallurgy?

Phosphorous can be extracted by:

Assertion : Hydrometallurgy involves dissolving the ore in a suitable reagent followed by precipitation by a more electropositive metal. Reason : Copper is extracted by hydrometallurgy from low grade ore.

The statement that is NOT correct is that (1) A furnace lined with haematite is used to convert cast iron to wrought iron. (2) Collectors enhance the wettability of mineral particles during froth floatation. (3) In vapour phase refining, metal should form a volatile compound. (4) Copper from its low-grade ores is extracted by hydrometallurgy.

Which of the following metal can be extracted by hydrometallurgy?

Aluminium is extracted by