Which of the following describes flux?
A) a waste material that is the product of smelting a metal ore
B) an aqueous portion of the gangue separated from a metal ore
C) a low density waste product, formed from the reaction of gangue with another substance, that can be easily separated from the metal ore of interest
D) a substance that reacts with the gangue to make a low density liquid compound that can be easily separated from the metal of interest
E) None of the above describes flux.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Flux is a substance that is added during the smelting process to react with the impurities or gangue in the metal ore. This reaction results in the formation of a low density liquid compound that can be easily separated from the metal of interest. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Options A, B, and C describe waste materials that are formed during the smelting process but do not specifically describe flux. Option E is incorrect as there is a description of flux in option D.

Which of the Following Describes Flux