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Ores mined from the earth are usually contaminated with large amounts of impurities such as soil, sand, etc. They are called ____________.


A

Gangue

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B

Minerals

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C

Sulphides

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D

Flux

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Solution

The correct option is C

Gangue


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


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