4.5 Questions Flashcards
1
Q
which metals are found as native metals
A
less reactive metals
2
Q
why is electrolysis not used to extract every ore
A
it is an expensive process
3
Q
what form are most metals found in
A
ores
4
Q
why do native metals not require extraction
A
they do not form ores
5
Q
why is it harder to extract more reactive metals
A
metals that easily give away electrons require a lot of energy to put the electron back