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Lead is obtained from impure galena by partial roasting () followed by self-reduction (). Assume all lead of the ore ends up as metal. Using Pb = 207 and S = 32, the mass of galena ore containing needed for of lead is

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: D

Each lead atom of the product comes from one (the overall change is ). Pb mol, so pure . For ore, mass .
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