Bismuth is a metal that has a reactivity similar to that of copper. The ore bismite contains the compound bismuth(III) oxide, $$\(\mathrm{Bi}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\)$$. Bismuth(III) oxide is insoluble in water and reacts with dilute acids to form an aqueous solution of a salt. The ore bismite contains no other compounds that are insoluble in water and no other compounds that react with acids to form aqueous solutions. Describe how you could obtain a sample of bismuth metal starting with a large lump of the ore bismite. You have access to common laboratory apparatus and chemicals. ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................................... . .................................................................................................................................................

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