Chemistryhard · Past Paper
Matte is a mixture of:
ACu2S and FeS
BCu2O and FeO
CZnS and PbS
DAl2O3 and SiO2
✓ Correct Answer: A — Cu2S and FeS
During copper smelting, 'matte' is the molten mixture of copper(I) sulphide and iron(II) sulphide.
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