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Differentiate between “minerals” and “ores”.

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To differentiate between "minerals" and "ores," we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Define Minerals Minerals are naturally occurring substances found in the Earth's crust that contain metals. They are the raw materials from which metals can be extracted. ### Step 2: Define Ores Ores are specific types of minerals that can be economically and easily processed to extract metals. Not all minerals qualify as ores, but all ores are considered minerals. ...
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NCERT ENGLISH-GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSESS OF ISOLATION OF ELEMENTS -Exercise
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  2. State the role of silica in the metallurgy of copper.

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  3. Which method of refining may be more suitable if element is obtained i...

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  4. Which method of refining will you suggest for an element in which impu...

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  5. Describe a method for refining nickel.

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  6. How can you separate alumina from silica in a bauxite ore associated w...

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  7. Giving examples differentiate between roasting and calcination.

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  8. How is ‘cast iron’ different from ‘pig iron”?

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  9. Differentiate between “minerals” and “ores”.

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  10. Why copper matte is put in silica lined converter?

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  11. What is the role of cryolite in the metallurgy of aluminium?

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  12. How is leaching carried out in case of low grade copper ores?

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  13. Why is zinc not extracted from zinc oxide through reduction using CO?

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  14. The value ofDelta (f) f^(Ө) for formation of Cr(2) O(3) is – 540 kJmol...

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  15. Out of C and CO, which is better reducing agent for ZnO?

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  16. The choice of a reducing agent in a particular case depends on thermod...

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  17. Name the processes from which chlorine is obtained as a by-product. Wh...

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  18. What is the role of graphite rod in the electrometallurgy of aluminium...

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  19. Outline the principles of refining of metals by the following methods ...

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  20. Predict conditions under which Al might be expected to reduce MgO.

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