Question

Define the term
(a) Mineral,
(b) Ore and
(c) Gangue

Answer 1

Answer:

Gangue=ores mined from the earth are usually contamined with large amounts of impurities such as soil ,sand etc.. called gangue...

Explanation:

minerals=the elements or compounds which occur naturally in the earth's crust are knoen as minerals..

ORE=minerals contain a very high percentage of particular metal and the metal can be profitably extracted from it ..these minerals are known as ores....

Answer 2

Answer:

(a)Mineral are substance that are from naturally in the earth.

(b)Ore is a rock that contain minerals like iron, gold or lead.

(c)The impurities present in the ore such that sand,rocks etc are known as Gangue.