Environmental pollution associated with Zinc extraction
Explain the effects of the by products of the roasting of zinc ores on the environment. (3Mks)
Suggested resposponses
The Sulphur iv oxide produced ready combine with oxygen in air to form sulphur vi oxide; The Sulphur vi oxide is very soluble in water and hence dissolve in rain water and falls as acid rain; The acid rain destroy acquatic life, iron sheets and stones; The gases are poisonous...
