Question

Name the metals which can be extracted from the following ore: Bauxite

Answer 1

1. An ore is a mineral that occurs naturally and contains metal as its important constituent in such form and quantity that it can be used as a major source for the commercial production of metals.
2. Bauxite $\left({\mathrm{Al}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_3.2{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)$ is a mineral of Aluminium, which can be used for commercial production. Bauxite can also be called an ore and a mineral. Aluminium in Bauxite is present in high content and occurs as its oxide.
3. Therefore, the metal which can be extracted from the Bauxite ore is Aluminium.