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
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2
Q

What molten ore can be broken down by electricity (electrolysis)

A
Potassium
Sodium 
Calcium 
Magnesium
Aluminium
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3
Q

What ores can be broken down with carbon (carbon reduction)

A

Zinc
Iron
Lead
copper

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4
Q

Heating the ores alone

A

Mercury

Silver

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5
Q

Physical methods (panning)

A

Platinum

Gold

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