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Which metallurgical branch extracts metals using aqueous solutions of the ore?
APyrometallurgy
BHydrometallurgy
CElectrometallurgy
DPowder metallurgy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Hydrometallurgy
Hydrometallurgy dissolves the valuable metal into water-based solutions through leaching, then recovers it from the solution.
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