Question

Distinguish between an ore and a metallic compound.

Answer 1

	Ore	Metallic compound
(1)	The naturally occurring minerals from which metals can be extracted profitably and conveniently are called ores.	Metallic compound is a compound that contains one or more metals.
(2)	Ores are naturally occurring substances.	Metallic compounds can be naturally occurring or synthesised.
(3)	Ores are extracted for the purpose of obtaining metal.	Metallic compounds can serve various purposes, such as being used in industry as raw materials, in medicine, as catalysts, as jewellery and so on.