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Telangana Board · Class 10 · Physical Sciences

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Introduction to metallurgyOccurrence of metalsOre and mineral distinctionConcentration of ore
Card 1Introduction to metallurgy

What is metallurgy?

Answer

Metallurgy is the process of extraction of metals from their ores.

Card 2Occurrence of metals

What are minerals?

Answer

The elements or compounds of metals that occur in nature in the earth crust are called minerals.

Card 3Occurrence of metals

What are ores?

Answer

The minerals from which metals are extracted without economical loss are called ores.

Card 4Ore and mineral distinction

Why are all ores minerals, but all minerals not ores?

Answer

An ore is a mineral from which metal can be extracted economically. A mineral may contain a metal, but if extraction is not economical, it is not an ore.

Card 5Occurrence of metals

Why are gold, silver, and copper sometimes found in free state in nature?

Answer

They are least reactive metals, so they do not combine easily with other elements and can occur in native state.

Card 6Concentration of ore

What is gangue?

Answer

Gangue is the impurity present in an ore along with the mineral or metal compound.

Card 7Concentration of ore

What is concentration or dressing of ore?

Answer

Concentration or dressing means getting rid of as much unwanted rocky material as possible from the ore.

Card 8Concentration of ore

Why is froth flotation used for sulphide ores?

Answer

It is mainly useful for sulphide ores because sulphide ore particles do not get wetted easily, while the impurities get wetted. Air bubbles carry the ore to the top as froth.

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Key topics in Principles of Metallurgy include Occurrence of Metals in Nature, Concentration or Dressing of Ore, Activity Series and Extraction Based on Reactivity, Extraction of Metals. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Board Class 10 board exam.
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