Extracting Metals Flashcards
What is the gaining of oxygen called?
Oxidation
What is the losing of oxygen called?
Reduction
Why is an element like gold found in its pure state when extracted from the ground?
It is highly unreactive
A [blank] reactive metal will displace a [blank] reactive metal from its compound
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A more reactive metal will displace a less reactive metal from its compound
A more reactive metal will [blank] a less reactive metal from its compound
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A more reactive will displace a less reactive metal from its compound
Why is that carbon is the metal most often used to displace less reactive metals from their compounds?
It is relatively cheaper than other more reactive metals
What is reduction?
in terms of O2
The loss of oxygen
What is oxidation?
in terms of O2
The gaining of oxygen
