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Ores mined from the earth are usually contaminated with large amounts of impurities known as _______.


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gangue
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minerals
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alloys
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flux

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Solution

The correct option is A gangue

Impurities found in ores mined from the earth are called gangue. It usually consists of large amounts of soil, sand, stones etc.


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