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General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements: Flux MCQ

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FluxMediumQuestion 45005

Question

A flux is added during smelting mainly to:

  1. A
    remove gangue as slag
    Correct
  2. B
    increase atomic mass
  3. C
    decrease melting point of metal only
  4. D
    oxidize the metal always

Correct answer

remove gangue as slag

Explanation

Flux combines with gangue to form fusible slag.

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