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1
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what is reduction?

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loss of oxygen, gaining of electrons

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what is oxidation?

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gain of oxygen, loss of electrons

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3
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what is a native metal?

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metal found uncombined in the earth eg gold, copper, platinum

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what is an ore?

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a rock that contains enough metal to make it profitable to extract

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5
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how are less reactive metals extracted?

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they are reacted with carbon- redox reaction

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6
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how are reactive metals extracted?

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electrolysis

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7
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metal + acid -> ..?

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salt + hydrogen

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acid + base -> ..?

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salt + water

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acid + carbonate -> …?

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salt + water + co2

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10
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what ions are in acids?

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H+ ions

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what ions are in alkalis?

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OH- ions

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12
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what is neutral pH?

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7

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13
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what is acid pH?

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less than 7

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14
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what is alkaline pH?

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more than 7

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15
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what happens at the cathode?

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positive electrode- reduction occurs

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16
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what happens at the anode?

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negative electrode- oxidation occurs

17
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why can ionic substances only conduct electricity when molten/dissolved?

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the ions are not in fixed positions- they are free to move and carry charge

18
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what forms at the cathode in aqueous electrolysis?

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if the metal is MORE reactive than hydrogen, then hydrogen will be produced at the cathode. if the metal is less reactive, then it will form.

19
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what forms at the anode in aqueous electrolysis?

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if halides are present then halogens form. if not, oxygen is formed from hydroxide ions in water.

20
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what is the test for hydrogen?

A

lit splint produces a squeaky pop

21
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what is the test for chlorine?

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bleaches damp litmus paper- turns blue to red to white

22
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what is the test for oxygen?

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relights a glowing splint

23
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what is the test for carbon dioxide?

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turns limewater cloudy

24
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why is electrolysis so expensive as an extraction method?

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requires a lot of energy- to melt the compound and produce electrical current

25
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what is cryolite and what is its purpose?

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a substance added to aluminium oxide- lowers the melting point so it reduces the energy required

26
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what are the electrodes made of in electrolysis of aluminium?

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graphite

27
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why does the anode need regular replacement in aluminium extraction?

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oxygen is produced at the anode which reacts with graphite in the anode to form carbon dioxide which wears down the anode

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