Chemistrymedium · Past Paper
What is the role of a 'Flux' in metallurgy?
ATo speed up the reaction
BTo remove gangue by forming slag
CTo reduce the metal oxide
DTo oxidize the impurities
✓ Correct Answer: B — To remove gangue by forming slag
Flux is a substance added to the furnace to react with gangue and form a fusible waste product called slag.
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