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Smelting extracts a metal by applying heat together with what?
AA chemical reducing agent
BA strong acid solvent
CA solid catalyst bed
DA dilute alkali bath
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A chemical reducing agent
Smelting decomposes the ore by heat and a reductant such as carbon monoxide from coke, leaving the metal behind.
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