Right or Wrong, Science I, SSC, 10th Maharashtra,
Write right or wrong. If wrong, write the correct sentence.
Chapter No. 8: Metallurgy.
Magnesium strip burns in air with a bright white flame.
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Nonmetals achieve stable noble gas configuration by losing electrons.
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Reason: Nonmetals achieve stable noble gas configuration by gaining electrons.
Cassiterite, an ore of tin mainly contains the magnetic ingredient, FeWO4 and the nonmagnetic ingredient, SnO2.
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In Bayer's process, bauxite ore is leached by aqueous sodium carbonate solution.
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Reason: In Bayer's process, bauxite ore is leached by aqueous sodium hydroxide solution.
In calcination, carbonate ores are heated in an excess supply of air.
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Reason: In calcination, carbonate ores are heated in a limited supply of air.
The process of coating zinc over iron or steel is called galvanization.
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Bronze is an alloy of copper and zinc.
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Reason: Bronze is an alloy of copper (90%) and tin (10%).
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron (74%), chromium (18%) and carbon (8%).
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