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Ore is not a form of metal, it is a form of stone, from which metal can be extracted.

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What metal is produced by heating ore?

Heating ore usually produces metal in its pure form through a process called smelting. The type of metal produced depends on the ore being heated - common metals produced include iron from iron ore, copper from copper ore, and aluminum from bauxite ore.


What is molten ore?

Molten ore refers to metal in a liquid state, typically resulting from heating raw ore material to high temperatures. This molten form allows for easier extraction and processing of the metal from the ore.


Which is more stable pure metal or its ore?

Pure metal is more stable than its ore because ores are compounds that contain the metal combined with other elements. In order to obtain pure metal from an ore, the ore needs to undergo chemical processes like reduction or electrolysis. This means that pure metal has a higher energy state compared to ores, making it more stable.


What is an ore that is mixed with other substances and then melt to separate the useful metal from other elements the ore contains in the process?

The ore is mixed with other substances to form a mixture called a slag. This slag is then melted to separate the useful metal from other elements present in the ore through a process called smelting. The impurities in the ore combine with the slag, allowing the pure metal to be extracted.


How do you separate metal from the ore?

Metal can be separated from ore through a process called smelting, where the ore is heated to high temperatures, causing the metal to melt and separate from the impurities in the ore. Chemical processes such as leaching and electrolysis can also be used to separate metal from ore by dissolving the metal and then extracting it.

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What is the crudest form of metal used in industry?

If by crudest you mean most common I would have to say Iron. Carbon is another option but that isn't a metal.


How do we get metals?

Metals are generally mined in the form of ore. Ore is processed to extract the metal from the ore (known as smelting)


How is metal produced from ore?

Metal is produced from ore through a process called smelting, where the ore is heated in a furnace with a reducing agent such as carbon to extract the metal. The metal is separated from the impurities in the ore and then further processed to obtain the desired purity and form. This process varies depending on the type of metal and ore being used.


What metal is produced by heating ore?

Heating ore usually produces metal in its pure form through a process called smelting. The type of metal produced depends on the ore being heated - common metals produced include iron from iron ore, copper from copper ore, and aluminum from bauxite ore.


What is molten ore?

Molten ore refers to metal in a liquid state, typically resulting from heating raw ore material to high temperatures. This molten form allows for easier extraction and processing of the metal from the ore.


Is hematite metal or nonmetal?

Hematite is a metal-bearing ore, but it's not a metal itself.


What are the metals called which occur in the rocks in the form of?

The metal in rocks is metal ore. Copper ore, iron ore, and so on. In general, once the ore has been quarried or mined, the ore is crushed and smelted (heated to a high temperature) allowing the now molten metal to be retrieved. The waste rock is dumped. Further processing is needed to obtain a finished metal in as pure a state as possible.


What is an ore and why do you mine it?

An ore is a rock that contains a certain mineral. In the context of RuneScape, it is the unrefined form of a metal. Once mined, it can be smelted into metal bars and then smithed into various items.


Where do you get a metal ore on havest moon back to nature?

how do i get a metal ore


What is the prosses in which an ore is melted to separate the useful metal form other element's?

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Which is more stable pure metal or its ore?

Pure metal is more stable than its ore because ores are compounds that contain the metal combined with other elements. In order to obtain pure metal from an ore, the ore needs to undergo chemical processes like reduction or electrolysis. This means that pure metal has a higher energy state compared to ores, making it more stable.


What is an ore that is mixed with other substances and then melt to separate the useful metal from other elements the ore contains in the process?

The ore is mixed with other substances to form a mixture called a slag. This slag is then melted to separate the useful metal from other elements present in the ore through a process called smelting. The impurities in the ore combine with the slag, allowing the pure metal to be extracted.