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Define the following terms. (i) Minerals (ii) Ores (ii) Metallurgy (iv) Gangue |
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Answer» Solution :(i) Minerals : The naturally occurring chemical substances in which METALS occurs in the native or combined state are called minerals. Minerals are obtained through mining. (ii) Ores : The minerals that are viable to be used as source of the metal are called ores. (III) METALLURGY: The entire SCIENTIFIC and technological PROCESS used for isolation of the metal from its ore is known as metallurgy. (iv) Gangue : The earthly or undesired materials present in an ore are known as gangue. |
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