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BITSAT 2023Paper 2
Exam
BITSAT
Year
2023
Paper
Paper 2
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals

BITSAT 2023 · Paper 2 · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals

Identify the incorrect statement.

Identify the incorrect statement.

Options

  1. A
    Gangue is an ore contaminated with undesired materials.
  2. B
    The scientific and technological process used for isolation of the metal from its ore is known as metallurgy.
  3. C
    Minerals are naturally occurring chemical substances in the earth's crust.
  4. D
    Ores are minerals that may contain a metal.

Correct answer

A.
Gangue is an ore contaminated with undesired materials.

Step-by-step solution

Gangue is the commercially worthless material which contaminates the ore.
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