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Calcination differs from roasting in that calcination is performed:

Ain limited air
Bin absence of air
Cin oxygen-free water
Din excess air
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. in limited air
Calcination heats carbonate ores in limited air (not excess) to drive off CO₂ and obtain the metal oxide. Roasting uses excess air for sulfide ores.
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