Q30 / 100 · BITSAT 2023 (Memory Based Paper 2) · Chemistry

Identify the incorrect statement.

  • Correct answer
    A

    Gangue is an ore contaminated with undesired materials.
  • B

    The scientific and technological process used for isolation of the metal from its ore is known as metallurgy.
  • C

    Minerals are naturally occurring chemical substances in the earth's crust.
  • D

    Ores are minerals that may contain a metal.

Solution

Gangue is the commercially worthless material which contaminates the ore.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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