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Metallurgy — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · Chemistry

What Metallurgy covers in ICSE Class 10 Chemistry: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Chemistry syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 Chemistry · 2026-27

Topics in Metallurgy

1

Occurrence of Metals in Nature

  • Oxygen is the most abundant element in the earth's crust, followed by silicon, aluminium, iron and hydrogen.
  • 117 elements are known, and they are divided into metals, non-metals and metalloids.
  • Metals are electropositive elements and form positive ions by losing electrons.
2

Minerals, Ores and Gangue

  • Compounds of metals found in the earth's crust are called minerals.
  • Ores are minerals from which metals can be extracted profitably.
  • All ores are minerals, but all minerals are not ores.
3

Concentration or Dressing of Ores

  • Crushing or pulverisation breaks large ore pieces into smaller pieces.
  • Concentration or dressing removes gangue from the ore.
  • Gravity separation or levigation works on the difference in specific gravities of ore and gangue.
4

Conversion of Ores into Oxides

  • Calcination means heating an ore below its melting point, usually in absence of air.
  • Calcination removes moisture, organic matter and volatile impurities.
  • Carbonate ores are generally calcined.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Metallurgy is the process used for the extraction of metals in the pure form from their ores

Occurrence of metals in natureActivity series of metalsOre dressing or concentrationConversion of ore to oxideReduction of metallic oxidesFlux and slagRefining of metalsExtraction of aluminium

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What are the important topics in Metallurgy for ICSE Class 10 Chemistry?
Key topics in Metallurgy include Occurrence of Metals in Nature, Minerals, Ores and Gangue, Concentration or Dressing of Ores, Conversion of Ores into Oxides. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Metallurgy for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Metallurgy. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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