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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

Composition of mineral ores

Composition of mineral ores in ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 4 (competency matrix 8.25.1): ores of iron, copper, platinum, lithium, nickel and gold.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.2.8Describe the composition of the mineral ores of iron, copper, platinum, lithium, nickel and gold.

Lessons

  • Mineral ores and their composition

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Composition of mineral ores: sample question

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True or false: any rock that contains a metal compound is an ore.

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