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What is it called when dissolved oxygen reacts with minerals that contain metals?
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What are minerals called from which metals and nonmetals can be removed in usable amounts?
For metals it is called ore. For non metals... not sure if there is a specific name other than mineral.
Minerals called ores are mined because they contain beautiful substances.?
Ores contain minerals that are of economic importance. Some of these may be considered beautiful and as such their appearance may contribute to their economic value (for example precious stones e.g. diamonds).
A solid solution of metals or nonmetals dissolved in metals is a?
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What is an example of a solid solution?
The solid part of a solution is called a solute.
What are example of ferrous metals?
iron, steel and other metals that contain iron
What are minerals that contain metallic elements called?
They may be called "ores" but the term includes other minerals that contain valuable elements that are not metals.
What are the non metals?
Minerals that do not contain a metallic element.
What must hot subsurface waters contain in order to be considered hydrothermal solutions?
A hydrothermal solution must contain dissolved earth minerals (which can include precious metals) to be considered as such. The hot water must be a brine solution in order to pick up minerals because pure water is a poor solvent of earth minerals.
non metallic minerals?
they do not contain metals and are lighter than metallic minerals . they cannot be mouled into different shapes. generally,they contain :
What the minerals in pots and pans?
Pots and pans rarely contain minerals. However, they DO contain metals, most commonly iron, aluminum and copper.
Definition of non-metallic minerals?
they do not contain metals and are lighter than metallic minerals . they cannot be mouled into different shapes. generally,they contain :
When a compound that forms metals and nonmetal ions when dissolved in water is called a?
it is called an electrolyte!
Vein minerals are metal deposits that occur in the cracks of rocks?
Vein minerals can contain deposits of metals and other minerals, and occur in fissures or cracks of rock.
What are minerals called from which metals and nonmetals can be removed in usable amounts?
For metals it is called ore. For non metals... not sure if there is a specific name other than mineral.
Can stuff be made out of rocks?
Yes. Technically rocks contain minerals. These minerals may incluse metals and gemstones. We can use these for decoration or for industrial purposes.
Are ores and rocks minerals or metals?
Pure native metals are considered minerals. Mixed metals are considered alloys.
What are rocks called that contain metals that can be mined for profit?
They are called ores.
