alleryWhat is slag in smelting?
AImpurities combined with flux
BFuel used to heat the furnace
CConcentrated ore before reduction
DMetal recovered from the furnace
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Impurities combined with flux
Flux reacts with gangue to form an impurity-rich slag that can be separated.
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