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"No, gold, silver, and platinum are some of the metals which are not ores".
Yes, these metals do occur as nuggets of native element, and are dredged, or panned from stream, and river sediments, but there are many sulfides, and oxides of these, and other metals as well.
These oxides, and sulfides are the Ore Minerals sought after by prospectors, and mined from in sittu Hard Rock Deposits.
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What do all metals start out as?
All metals start out as ores, which are natural mineral deposits found in the Earth's crust. These ores contain high concentrations of the metal in a form that can be extracted and purified for industrial use.
What is the difference between ores and native metals?
Ores are naturally occurring minerals that contain metal compounds that must be extracted, while native metals are metals that exist in their pure form in nature. Ores require processing to extract the metal, while native metals can be found in their metallic form without the need for extraction.
Rocks that contain a metal oxide are called ores true or false?
False because an ore is any rock that contians any metal... Best Wishes, Shady Qubaty
Why are metals found underground?
Not all metals are found underground- a few can be found at the surface. However, metals are usually not fund in a pure form, but are mixed with impurities in the form of ore, which was distributed vertically and horizontally as that rock strata was formed.
What metals can be purified from their ores by heating them with carbon?
Metals such as iron, zinc, lead, and copper can be purified from their ores by heating them with carbon. The carbon reduces the metal oxide to the elemental metal, which can then be separated and purified.
Are metals are found in rocks called ores?
Yes metals are found in rocks called ores. Most metals are more reactive and are found combined with other elements in rocks.
Do metals only come fron ores?
Yes, metals do only come from ores and pure metals also are found in the Earth's crust.
Where are most metals found?
Metals are usually found in the Earth's crust, in the form of ores.
Are metals found in the ground?
Yes, metals like iron, copper, and gold are found in the ground as part of ores. These metal ores are mined and then processed to extract the pure metal for various industrial applications.
Which metal ores are found naturally?
unreactive metals, such as gold
Fairly reactive metals found as ores?
Sodium, magnesium, and aluminum are examples of fairly reactive metals that are commonly found as ores in the Earth's crust. These metals can be extracted from their ores through processes such as electrolysis or chemical reactions.
Are transition metals often found in ores?
Quick and simple answer is that metals are solid and therefore are affected by the gravity of the Earth more than gases. Therefore gases are in the air and solids are on the surface or under the surface of the Earth.
What metals are fairly reactive and found as ores?
potassium, nickel, carbon
Are ores and rocks minerals or metals?
Ores are mineral deposits that contain metals in concentrated form. Rocks can also contain minerals, but not all rocks are considered to be minerals. Metals are elements that are typically extracted from ores through mining and processing.
What do all metals start out as?
All metals start out as ores, which are natural mineral deposits found in the Earth's crust. These ores contain high concentrations of the metal in a form that can be extracted and purified for industrial use.
What is the difference between ores and native metals?
Ores are naturally occurring minerals that contain metal compounds that must be extracted, while native metals are metals that exist in their pure form in nature. Ores require processing to extract the metal, while native metals can be found in their metallic form without the need for extraction.
Can all rocks be referred to as ores?
No, not all rocks can be referred to as ores. Ores are rocks or minerals that contain sufficient quantity of a sought-after material, like metals, that can be extracted and processed for use. So, while all ores are rocks, not all rocks are considered ores.
