Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
The process of breaking down lumps into small pieces and then into powder is known as
ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsJEE Main
Options:
  • A Pulverisation
  • B Concentration
  • C Powderification
  • D None of the above
Solution:
1010 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Pulverisation
ores occur in nature as huge lumps. They are broken to small pieces with the help of crushers or grinders. These pieces are then reduced to fine powder with the help of a ball mill or stamp mill. This process is called pulverisation.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.