NEET2019ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsActual
Identify the incorrect statement.
Options
- AThe scientific and technological process used for isolation of the metal from its ore is known as metallurgy
- BMinerals are naturally occurring chemical substances in the earth's crust
- COres are minerals that may contain a metal
- DGangue is an ore contaminated with undesired materials
Correct answer
D. Gangue is an ore contaminated with undesired materials
Step-by-step solution
The earthly impurities like sand, clay, mica, etc., associated with ores are called gangue or matrix. In other words, contaminated undesired materials present in an ore is called gangue. Thus, statement (4) is incorrect while other options contain correct statements.