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HOW METALS ARE EXTRACTED FROM ORES:


Ore a mineral that contains metal. Ores can be melted to separate the pure
metal from the rest of the rock

1. Gold ore (gold is mixed with rock)


This is how gold looks when mined.

3. Molten gold is poured


Into molds to make bars

2. Ore is melted and gold is separated from rock


by heating it to molten liquid, then separating
The heavier liquid (gold) from lighter minerals.

4. Jewelers can use this gold to


cast, shape, and carve jewelry

5. Finished product: a gold ring!

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