Which of the Following Steps Is Not Always Necessary in the Extraction

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps is not always necessary in the extraction of a metal from its ore?

• A)chemical treatment prior to reduction
• B)concentration of the ore
• C)reduction of the mineral to the free metal
• D)refining or purification of the metal

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