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Explain the difference between a mineral and an ore.
Explain the difference between a mineral and an ore.
A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic substance found deep under the surface of the earth, while an ore is a mineral from which one or more metals can be extracted profitably.
What is the process used to extract a metal in its pure form from its ore called?
What is the process used to extract a metal in its pure form from its ore called?
The sequence of processes used to extract a metal in its pure form from its ore is called metallurgy.
Name one metal that is a liquid at room temperature.
Name one metal that is a liquid at room temperature.
Mercury is a metal that is a liquid at room temperature.
Provide an example of a non-metal that exists in a solid form at room temperature.
Provide an example of a non-metal that exists in a solid form at room temperature.
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Minerals and Ores
- A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid substance with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure.
- An ore is a mineral that contains a valuable metal or element that can be extracted for use.
Metal Extraction Process
- The process of extracting a metal in its pure form from its ore is called smelting or refining.
Metals and Non-Metals
- Mercury (Hg) is a metal that is a liquid at room temperature.
- Carbon (in the form of diamond or graphite) is a non-metal that exists in a solid form at room temperature.
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