Extraction Methods Of Metal Flashcards
1
Q
Most difficult to least difficult
A
Potassium Sodium Calcium Magnesium Aluminium Zinc Iron Lead Copper Mercury Silver Platinum Gold
2
Q
What molten ore can be broken down by electricity (electrolysis)
A
Potassium Sodium Calcium Magnesium Aluminium
3
Q
What ores can be broken down with carbon (carbon reduction)
A
Zinc
Iron
Lead
copper
4
Q
Heating the ores alone
A
Mercury
Silver
5
Q
Physical methods (panning)
A
Platinum
Gold