Question

(A). Difine the terms
(1) Mineral
(2) ove
(3) Gangue
(B). Why do ionic Compounds have high melting point.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(1) Mineral- The naturally occurring compounds of metals which are generally mixed with other matter such as soil, sand, limestone are called minerals.

(2)Ore- Those minerals from which minerals can be extracted profitably.

(3) Gangue- The impurities present in the ore.

(B) Because between their particles due to opposite charges, lot of force of attraction. So they have high melting point.

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