Exrracting Metals And Equilibria Flashcards
1
Q
Meals are extracted from?
A
Most metals are extracted from ores. The ore is reduced
2
Q
Unreactive metals
A
Unreactive metals are uncombined
3
Q
What metals is electrolysis used for?
A
Electrolysis is used for metals above carbon. E.g: • Aluminium • Magnesium • Calcium • Sodium • Potassium
4
Q
Why do we recycle?
A
- Cheaper than extracting new
- Preserves supply I’d raw materials
- Needs less energy (so less CO2 made)
