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Aluminium ore is called bauxite. The bauxite is purified to yield a white powder, aluminium oxide, from witch aluminium can be extracted. The extraction is done by electrolysis. But first the aluminium oxide must be made molten so that electricity can pass through it.

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How is calcium extracted from its ore?

Well, darling, calcium is extracted from its ore through a process called electrolysis. First, the ore is heated to form calcium oxide, then it's mixed with aluminum and subjected to electrolysis to produce calcium and aluminum oxide. It's like a science experiment, but with more sparks and less explosions.


What minerals can be extracted from an ore after the ore is mined?

Some common minerals that can be extracted from ores include copper, gold, silver, iron, lead, zinc, and aluminum. The specific minerals present in an ore will depend on its composition and can be separated through various processing techniques such as crushing, grinding, and flotation.


Is ore and ingot a mineral?

It is so because metals cannot be extracted from minerals in a convenient way. E.g.:- Aluminum metal is found in both minerals: clay and bauxite. Aluminum metal is extracted only from bauxite in a convenient way. So, bauxite is an ore of aluminum. On the other hand, it is not extracted from clay so clay remains only as mineral not ore of aluminum.


What is a metallic ore?

Its mineral (rock) that can be processed to produce base metal, here are a few examples Chalcocite: Cu2S for production of copper Bauxite Al2O3 for production of aluminium Argentite: Ag2S for production of silver


What rock is the main source of aluminum?

Bauxite is the main source of aluminum. It is a sedimentary rock formed from the weathering of aluminum-rich rocks and consists of a mixture of aluminum hydroxides, clay minerals, and other impurities. Bauxite is the primary ore from which aluminum is extracted through the process of electrolysis.