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Metals and Non-Metals — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceMetals and Non-Metals3 Marks
Question
Define the following terms.
  1. Mineral
  2. Ore
  3. Gangue
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Answer

  1. Mineral: The naturally occurring compounds of elements are known as Mineral.
  2. Ore: Minerals from which metals can be extracted profitably are known as ores.
  3. Gaguen: The impurities present in the ore such as sand, rocks etc are non as gangue.

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