In the metallurgy of antimony, the pure metal is recovered by different reactions, depending on the composition

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In the metallurgy of antimony, the pure metal is recovered by different reactions, depending on the composition of the ore. For example, iron is used to reduce antimony in sulfide ores:

SbS3(s) + 3Fe(s) 2Sb(s) + 3FeS(s) AH = -125 kJ

Carbon is used as the reducing agent in oxide ores:

Sb406(s) + 6C(s)  4Sb(s) + 6CO(g)  = 778 kJ

Calculate ΔSsurr for each of these reactions at 25°C and 1 atm.

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Chemical Principles

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