MetallurgyHard
Question
Silver can be separated from lead by :
Options
A.fractional crystallisation
B.liquation
C.cupellation
D.addition of zinc (Parke′s method)
Solution
Molten silver preferentially dissolves in molten zinc forming silver-zinc alloy - Which is lighter and has higher melting point. Therefore, (D) option is correct.
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