Practice Important Terms (7.2) - Metallurgy

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Question 1.
Define ore in your own words.
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Consider the economic aspect.
Question 2.
What does gangue refer to?
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Think of materials that must be removed.
3Question 3.
What is an ore?
- A mineral with high impurities
- A type of flux
- A mineral from which metals can be extracted profitably
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Think economically about mining.
4Question 4.
True or False: Gangue is a desirable component of ore.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens during processing.
Question 5.
Analyze a scenario where an ore has a high gangue concentration. Discuss the implications this might have on mining processes and profitability.
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Consider the resources needed for extraction versus value of metal.
Question 6.
Create a diagram illustrating the relationship between ore, gangue, flux, and slag. Include definitions and examples in your diagram.
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A flowchart may help visualize the process.

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