Define the terms- ore, flux, gangue, and slag

Ore, Flux, Gangue, and Slag:

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Ore:

• An ore is a rock or mineral deposit that contains a metal or element of economic value. 
• Ores are extracted from the earth and processed to extract the metal they contain.
  

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Flux: 

• A flux is a substance that is added to the ore during the extraction process to remove impurities such as silica, which can interfere with the melting process.
  

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Gangue: 

• The material in an ore that surrounds the valuable minerals and has no economic value is known as gangue.
  

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Slag: 

• Slag is a by-product of the metal extraction process that is formed by the impurities that are separated from the metal during the refining process.