Distinguish between flux and slag.

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Flux
Slag
Flux is a chemical that is added to molten metal to connect with impurities that may then be removed.
Slag is a waste product that is removed from the process.
They are utilized in the metal refining process.
It is of no use it is an impure residue.
It is a chemical compound that is used to transform complicated impurities.
It is easy to remove when flux and gauge are together.
It can be acidic or basic
It is a neutral compound
Example: $CaO, FeO$
Example: ${CaSiO}_{3}, {FeSiO}_{3}$
Therefore, flux is different from slag in order of their chemical and physical properties.

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Flux	Slag
Flux is a chemical that is added to molten metal to connect with impurities that may then be removed.	Slag is a waste product that is removed from the process.
They are utilized in the metal refining process.	It is of no use it is an impure residue.
It is a chemical compound that is used to transform complicated impurities.	It is easy to remove when flux and gauge are together.
It can be acidic or basic	It is a neutral compound
Example: $CaO, FeO$	Example: ${CaSiO}_{3}, {FeSiO}_{3}$