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Minerals from which a metal can be profitably extracted are specifically called

Question
Minerals from which a metal can be profitably extracted are specifically called
Gangue
Alloys
Ores
Metal oxides
Answer
Ores
Detailed Explanation
A mineral containing a high enough percentage of a metal to be profitably extracted is called an ore.
Metals, in their pure state, generally have Science · Metals and Non-metals The shining nature of a freshly cut metal surface is called Science · Metals and Non-metals The ability of metals to be beaten into thin sheets is called Science · Metals and Non-metals The most malleable metals, according to the chapter, are Science · Metals and Non-metals

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