VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    Silica is a/an

    A) acidic flux only

    B) gangue only

    C) basic flux only

    D) Both (a) and (b)

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    When \[\text{Si}{{\text{O}}_{2}}\] (silica) is present as earthly impurity in an ore, it is called gangue and when it is added to remove basic impurities like \[\text{CaO, FeO}\] etc. It is called an acidic flux.


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