unreactive metals, such as gold
No, metal ores occur naturally in the Earth.
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Metal ores are metallic elements found in compounds with other elements in nature. These ores are then separated to produce pure metals.
It occurs naturally on earth, but not as native metal as gold does. It must be extracted from ores.
Yes iron is a native metal
Yes, several lead ores are found in Montana. Metallic lead is not found naturally anywhere in the world, it must be extracted from ore in a smelter.
Sliver is a metal and an element, found in ores. So your answer would be no, silver is a metal and an element
Metal ores are used as resources from which metals may be extracted.
Gold is an unreactive metal and can be found in the pure metallic form.Aluminum is a very reactive metal and can only be found combined with other elements as aluminum ores. These ores are readily mined both underground and in open pits.
Metal ores are refined into metal. Metal is very useful, hence, metal ore is also useful.
Factories do not make metal ore. A refinery or smelter makes metal from metal ores.
From various minerals and ores which are mined. Which metal depends on which mineral is mined.