extracting metals Flashcards
1
Q
how are metals extracted?
A
from their ores
2
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what is an ore?
A
a rock that you can extract a metal from is called an ore.most ores contain the metal oxide mixed with other compounds in the rockw
3
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define compound
A
composing 2 or more seperate elements
4
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element-
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a pure substance made from only one atom
5
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atom-
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smalles part of a chemical element that can exist everything on thisearth is compsed of it soilds liquids gases you name it
6
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different ores contain?
A
different types of metals
