Deposits of magnetic oxide iron ore is called

Magnetite

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Magnesite

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The correct option is A Magnetite
Magnetite is a mineral and one of the main iron ores, with the chemical formula Fe3O4. Naturally magnetized pieces of magnetite, called lodestone, will attract small pieces of iron, which is how ancient peoples first discovered the property of magnetism.

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Which of the following statement is/are true

(i) As long as a metal has some iron in it, you can magnetize it using a magnet

(ii) A magnet is an oxide of iron, hence materials which have iron or is an oxide of iron can be made into a temporary magnet.

Slow oxidation of iron to form hydrated iron oxide is called:

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