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Discussion Forum : General Science - Elements and Metals (Q.No. 34)
34.
The most important ore of aluminium is
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bauxite is an aluminium ore and is the main source of aluminium.
Discussion:
9 comments Page 1 of 1.
Sriram said:
1 decade ago
Abundantly available in India, mainly at orissa region.
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Ram said:
1 decade ago
Al2O3 is formulae
Tiana said:
1 decade ago
What is ore?
Shristi said:
1 decade ago
The chemical formula of Galena is PbS (plumbous sulphide), calamine is ZnCo3, calcite is CaCO3 and that of bauxite is Al2O3.2H2O.
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Nitin said:
10 years ago
Ore: A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted.
Rethabile said:
8 years ago
Why is it important?
Explain it clearly.
Explain it clearly.
Lakshanya said:
8 years ago
Thank you @Shristi.
S.vasanthi said:
8 years ago
It is the main source of aluminum.
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Anushka said:
4 years ago
A) Galena also called lead glance, is the natural mineral form of lead sulfide. It is the most important ore of lead and an important source of silver.
B) Calamine is a historic name for an ore of zinc. The name calamine was derived from lapis calaminaris.
C) Calcite is a mineral consisting of calcium carbonate. It is a major constituent of sedimentary rocks such as limestone.
D) Bauxite is primarily comprised of aluminium oxide compounds (alumina), silica, iron oxides and titanium dioxide.
B) Calamine is a historic name for an ore of zinc. The name calamine was derived from lapis calaminaris.
C) Calcite is a mineral consisting of calcium carbonate. It is a major constituent of sedimentary rocks such as limestone.
D) Bauxite is primarily comprised of aluminium oxide compounds (alumina), silica, iron oxides and titanium dioxide.
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