Question

Zone refining is also called fractional crystallization.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

My enquiry is from Refining topic in division General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) True

For explanation I would say: Zone refining is a method of purification or refining of crude metals which is extremely useful for producing metals of very high quality. It is also known as fractional crystallization as the pure metal crystallizes out in the process.