JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements (Metallurgy)JEE Main

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Heating of ores with flux to remove non-fusible mass is called:

(A)SmeltingCorrect
(B)Calcination
(C)Roasting
(D)Cupellation

Answer: (A)

Solution

Smelting is the process of heating the roasted/calcined ore together with a flux so that the flux combines with the infusible gangue, forming a fusible slag that can be drained away. Calcination (decomposing

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