alleryStart learning →What does concentrating an ore achieve?
AIt removes all the oxygen present
BIt lowers the melting point of the metal
CIt converts the metal into an oxide
DIt raises the percentage of metal in it
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It raises the percentage of metal in it
Concentration removes impurities so the metal content of the remaining material is higher.
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