Practicing Success

Target Exam

IIT-JEE

Subject

-- Chemistry - Section A

Chapter

General principles and processes of isolation of metals

Question:
Which of the following is not refined by zone refining method?
Options:
Germanium
Silicon
Gallium
Gold
Correct Answer:
Gold
Explanation:
The foundation of zone refining is the idea that impurities are more soluble in molten metal than they are in solid metal. By using zone refining, semiconductors including germanium, silicon, and gallium are refined. Electrolysis is typically used to refine gold.