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Ores contain a large amount of impurities, which is called as:

1. ore
2. gangue
3. dust
4. particulate

Correct answer: gangue

Solution

Gangue is the name for the unwanted impurities present in an ore. The ore is the valuable mineral itself, while gangue is the non-useful material mixed with it.

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