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3. Metals and Non-metals
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Define the following terms.
$(i)$ Mineral $(ii)$ Ore $(iii)$ Gangue
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Option B
Option C
Option D
Solution
$(i)$ Mineral : Most of the elements occur in nature as in combined state as minerals. The chemical composition of minerals is fixed.
$(ii)$ Ore : Minerals from which metals can be extracted profitably are known as ores.
$(iii)$ Gangue: The impurities (sand, silt, soil, gravel, etc.) present in the ore are called gangue.
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Metallic oxides of zinc, magnesium and copper were heated with the following metals.
| Metal | Zinc | Magnesium | Copper |
| Zinc oxide | – | – | – |
| Magnesium oxide | – | – | – |
| Copper oxide | – | – | – |
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