UPMSP - 8 - Science :: Minerals and Metals

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Course Content / Subtopic list:

Minerals as natural resources
Source of minerals , ore , difference between mineral and ore
Types of minerals - metallic and non - metallic
Ferrous and non - ferrous minerals
Availability of minerals in various states of India
Extraction of minerals , mining , metallurgy , magnetic separation , gravity separation or hydraulic washing , froth floatation method , slurry , calcination , roasting , smelting
Refining of metals - electrolytic refining , electroplating , pig iron , malleability , reaction of metals with oxygen , water and acid
Uses of metals in household and industries
Corrosion , ways to prevent metals from corrosion
Alloys , properties of alloys

Expected Learning Outcome:

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Define ore
Differentiate between a mineral and ores
Differentiate between ferrous and non ferrous minerals
Define mining , metallurgy
Explain the process of magnetic separation , Gravity separation and froth floatation method ; Define calcination ,roasting,
Explain the process of electrolytic refining
Define electroplating
Define malleability
Explain the reaction of metals with oxygen , water and acids
Define corrosion

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and Metals Lesson Plan - (Lesson Plan - English)

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