Chemistry
Distinguish between an ore and a metallic compound.
Metallurgy
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| Ore | Metallic compound |
|---|---|
| The naturally occurring minerals from which metals can be extracted profitably and conveniently are called ores. | Metallic compound is a compound that contains one or more metals. |
| Ores are naturally occurring substances. | Metallic compounds can be naturally occurring or synthesized. |
| Ores are extracted for the purpose of obtaining metal. | Metallic compounds can serve various purposes such as being used in industry as raw materials, in medicine, as catalysts, as jewellery and so on. |
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