All Categories
Alerts
Wishlist
Cart
Sign In
Categories
Current Affairs & GK
Current Affairs
Show All Current Affairs & GK
General Aptitude
Arithmetic Aptitude
Data Interpretation
Show All General Aptitude
General Knowledge
Basic General Knowledge
General Science
Show All General Knowledge
Medical Science
Anatomy
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Microbiology
Show All Medical Science
Technical
Database
Digital Electronics
Electronics
Networking
Show All Technical
Verbal and Reasoning
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Ability
Verbal Reasoning
Show All Verbal and Reasoning
›
In metallurgy, what is the significance of the term 'gangue'?
In metallurgy, what is the significance of the term 'gangue'?
Expand All
Collapse All
Practice Questions
1 question
Q1
In metallurgy, what is the significance of the term 'gangue'?
The desired metal
The waste material
The reducing agent
The flux used
Show Solution
Copy
Gangue refers to the waste material that is separated from the desired metal during the extraction process.
Questions & Step-by-step Solutions
1 item
Q
Q: In metallurgy, what is the significance of the term 'gangue'?
Solution:
Gangue refers to the waste material that is separated from the desired metal during the extraction process.
Steps: 5
Show Steps
Step 1: Understand that metallurgy is the science of extracting metals from their ores.
Step 2: Know that ores are natural rocks that contain metal minerals.
Step 3: Realize that when extracting metal from ore, not all material is useful.
Step 4: Identify that the unwanted material left after extracting the metal is called 'gangue'.
Step 5: Recognize that gangue is considered waste and is separated from the desired metal during the extraction process.
Related Questions
W
Which type of bond is formed between sodium and chlorine in sodium chloride?
Question: Which type of bond is formed between sodium and chlorine in sodium chloride?Options: Coval..
W
Which of the following metals is most likely to be found in its elemental form i
Question: Which of the following metals is most likely to be found in its elemental form in nature?O..
W
Which of the following compounds is a chelating agent?
Question: Which of the following compounds is a chelating agent?Options: EDTANaClH2ONH3Correct Answe..
W
What is the coordination number of the central metal ion in [Cu(NH3)4]SO4?
Question: What is the coordination number of the central metal ion in [Cu(NH3)4]SO4?Options: 2468Cor..
W
What is the main purpose of using carbon in the reduction of metal oxides?
Question: What is the main purpose of using carbon in the reduction of metal oxides?Options: To incr..
‹
Biology (School & UG)
Chemistry (School & UG)
Civil Engineering
Commerce & Accountancy
Computer Science & IT
Current Affairs & GK
Data Structures & Algorithms
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
English (School)
General Aptitude
General Knowledge
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Languages & Literature
Law & Legal Studies
Major Competitive Exams
Mathematics (School)
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Physics (School & Undergraduate)
Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning
Social Science (School)
Technical
Verbal and Reasoning
Vocational & Skill Development
›
Soulshift Feedback
×
On a scale of 0–10, how likely are you to recommend
The Soulshift Academy
?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Not likely
Very likely
✕
↑
