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- General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
NEET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
What principle is the basis for zone refining?
What principle is the basis for zone refining?
Options
- ASolubility of impurities in the solid state
- BThe melting point of metals
- CSolubility of impurities in the melt
- DMetal crystallization
Correct answer
C. Solubility of impurities in the melt
Step-by-step solution
Zone refining is based on the principle that impurities are more soluble in the melt than in the solid state of the metal.