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JAMB Chemistry 2008 Question 38

Question 38

Metals and their Compounds

The most common ores of iron include

  1. A.haematite, malachite and limonite
  2. B.chalcocite, calamine and bornite
  3. C.magnetite, haematite and limonite
  4. D.malachite, chalcocite and bornite
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Answer: C (magnetite, haematite and limonite)

Explanation

Magnetite (Fe3O4), haematite (Fe2O3) and limonite (hydrated iron oxide) are iron ores. Malachite, chalcocite and bornite are copper ores; calamine is a zinc ore.