The principle of zone refining of metals is based on which of the following?

  • A
    Pure metal has higher conductivity than impure metal.
  • B
    Impure metal has a higher melting point than pure metal.
  • C
    Solid metal has higher ideal characteristics than impurities.
  • D
    Impurities are more soluble in the molten state than in the solid state.

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Which among the following elements is obtained in pure form by the liquation process of refining?

The poling process is used for:

Match the following items of List-$I$ with those of List-$II$:
List-$I$List-$II$
$(A)$ Nickel$(1)$ Electrolytic refining
$(B)$ Titanium$(2)$ Zone refining
$(C)$ Germanium$(3)$ van-Arkel method
$(D)$ Copper$(4)$ Mond process

The correct answer is:

Assertion : Lead,tin and bismuth are purified by liquation method.
Reason : Lead,tin and bismuth have low $m.p.$ as compared to impurities.

Match the following List-$I$ (Method) with List-$II$ (Metal refined):
List-$I$ (Method)List-$II$ (Metal refined)
$(A)$ Zone refining$(I)$ $Sn$
$(B)$ Liquation$(II)$ $In$
$(C)$ Vapour phase refining$(III)$ $Zn$
$(D)$ Distillation$(IV)$ $Zr$
-$(V)$ $Al$

The correct answer is:

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