Question

The substance which is added to the ore to convert non-fusible (i) …… to a fusible compound is called (ii) ……

• A. gangue
• B. flux

Answer 1

1. The substance which is added in the ore to convert non-fusible (i) gangue to fusible compound is called (ii)flux.

For Example:

1. Gangue + flux (gives) Slag
2. Where gangue is a non-fusible and flux is a fusible compound.

Hence, The substance which is added in the ore to convert non-fusible (i) gangue to fusible compound is called (ii)flux.