alleryWhy is flux added during smelting?
ABind impurities for removal
BTurn slag back into ore
CStop all reduction reactions
DSupply the valuable metal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Bind impurities for removal
Flux reacts with impurities so they can be separated as slag.
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