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Extraction of metals

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A rock counts as an ore if it contains [     ] to make extraction [     ].

A

A rock counts as an ore if it contains enough metal or metal compound to make extraction economically worthwhile.

B

A rock counts as an ore if it contains enough metal or metal compound to make extraction technically possible.

C

A rock counts as an ore if it contains traces of metal or metal compound to make extraction economically worthwhile.

D

A rock counts as an ore if it contains enough waste rock or unwanted material to make extraction technically straightforward.

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Extraction of metals Flashcards

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Extraction of metals

30 flashcards on CIE IGCSE Chemistry Extraction of metals: the key terms, formulae and methods you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 3 (Core) or Paper 2 and Paper 4 (Extended), plus Paper 5 or Paper 6.

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