Question

Ellingham Diagram does not give any information regarding the kinetics of the reduction process.

(a) True

(b) False

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The query is from Thermodynamic Principles of Metallurgy topic in chapter General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) True

Easiest explanation: Ellingham diagrams are based on thermodynamic concepts, therefore, these diagrams simply suggest whether the reduction of a given metal oxide with a particular reducing agent is possible or not. It, however, does not tell us anything about the kinetics of the reduction process.