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A naturally occurring substance from which a metal can be profitably extracted is known as ______. - Chemistry (Theory)

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A naturally occurring substance from which a metal can be profitably extracted is known as ______.

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  • mineral

  • gangue

  • ore

  • flux

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Solution

A naturally occurring substance from which a metal can be profitably extracted is known as ore.

Explanation:

A naturally occurring substance from which a metal can be profitably extracted is known as an ore. Ores contain the metal in a form that can be economically extracted, unlike minerals which are naturally occurring substances but may not have enough metal to be profitable. 

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Chapter 6: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements - OBJECTIVE (MULTIPLE CHOICE) TYPE QUESTIONS [Page 357]

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Nootan Chemistry Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 6 General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
OBJECTIVE (MULTIPLE CHOICE) TYPE QUESTIONS | Q 1. | Page 357
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