Question

the most widely used method of refining impure metals produced by various reduction processes

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The naturally occurring compounds of metals that are found in earth's crust along with some impurities are called minerals. An ore is the mineral from which the metal can be extracted profitably and conveniently. The impurity associated with the minerals is called Gangue or matrix.