Question
Explain concept with example/explain with the help of a balanced equation.
Ores
Ores
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Answer
- There can be many minerals from which a metal can be extracted.
- However, only those minerals from which a metal can be extracted profitably are called ores.
- Metals can be extracted from their ores by means of various methods of separation.
- For example, aluminium can be extracted profitably from its bauxite ore. Hence, bauxite is an ore of aluminium.
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