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CBSE - Chemistry - Metals and Non-metals

Metals and Non-metals

NCERT In Text

 Define the following terms.
(i) Mineral (ii) Ore (iii) Gangue

(i) Mineral: The naturally occurring compounds of elements are known as Mineral.
(ii) Ore: Minerals from which metals can be extracted profitably are known as ores.
(iii) Gangue: The impurities present in the ore such as sand, rocks etc are non as gangue.

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