Write a balanced reaction for the smelting of SnO₂ with carbon. A) SnO₂(s) + CO₂(g) SnCO₃(s) B) SnO₂(s) + CaCO₃(s) SnC(s) + CaO(s) + O₂(g) C) SnO₂(s) + 2 C(s) Sn(l) + 2 CO(g) D) 2 SnO₂(s) + 2 CaC₂(s) 2 SnC₂(s) + 2 CaO(s) + O₂(g) E) None of the above represents smelting.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The balanced reaction for smelting SnO₂ with carbon involves heating the compound with carbon to form tin and carbon monoxide gas: SnO₂(s) + 2 C(s) → Sn(l) + 2 CO(g). Option A involves the addition of carbon monoxide gas as a reactant, which is not present in the smelting process, while option B and D involve the addition of other elements such as calcium that are not commonly used in the smelting of tin. Option E indicates that none of the given options represents the smelting process, which is not true.

Write a Balanced Reaction for the Smelting of SnO2 with Carbon

Write a Balanced Reaction for the Smelting of SnO₂ with Carbon