19 This group of elements are called chalcogens 1. 14th group 2. 16th group 3. 15th group 4. 17th group

18 The formula of carnallite is 1. MgCo3 2. MgSo4.7H2o 3. Kcl Mgcl2.6H2o 4. Caco3.MgCo3

17 The purpose of smelting an ore is to .......... it 1. oxidise 2. reduce 3. neutralise 4. none of these

15 The most abundant metal in the earth's crust is ....... 1. silver 2. aluminium 3. zinc 4. iron

14 The metal that occurs in the native form is ....... 1. Pb 2. Au 3. Fe 4. Hg

13 Galena is an ore of ...... 1. Zn 2. Pb 3. Hg 4. Al

12 Forth floatation is a method used for the purification of ....... ore 1. sulphide 2. oxide 3. carbonate 4. nitrate