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Question: The substance which is mixed with the ore for removal of impurities is termed as....

The substance which is mixed with the ore for removal of impurities is termed as.

A

Slag

B

Gangue

C

Flux

D

Catalyst

Answer

Flux

Explanation

Solution

Flux is added during smelting it combines with infusible gangue present in the ore to form a fusible mass known as slag. Flux + Gangue \rightarrow Slag