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

gangue

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minerals

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alloys

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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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