Rare-earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemical elements with similar properties. All these elements are metals and are difficult to mine and process. China dominates global production of rare- earth elements. While India has significant reserves, its production capacity is much lower compared to China.
Which one of the following statements is not true about rare-earth elements?
Asked in acf 2019 · Topic: Metals, Minerals, Ores: Properties, Uses (Definition and classification of metals, non-metals, and metalloids)
Show answer
Answer: C. India is the largest producer of those elements.
More Chemistry questions
- The symbol 'Ag' in Chemistry is used to denote which element?
- Which among the following is not among the 'rare earth metals' that is used in manufacturing electrical and electronic components?
- Depending upon the chemical composition and mechanical properties, iron may be classified as
- Three of the following four are alike in some manner while one is different. Select the different one.
- Which of the following is a wrong statement?
- Which one of the following minerals is NOT a naturally occurring silicate ?
- The metallurgical process in which a metal is obtained in a fused state is called
- What is the name of the process that converts sulphide ores into oxides by heating strongly in the presence of excess air ?