Extraction Of Metal And Metal Flashcards
What is the primary method used for the extraction of metals from ores?
Metallurgy
True or False: Non-metals can be extracted using the same methods as metals.
False
Fill in the blank: The process of removing metal from its ore is called _____.
extraction
What is the main purpose of roasting in metal extraction?
To convert sulfide ores into oxides.
Which metal is extracted using the Hall-Héroult process?
Aluminum
What is the main source of iron for extraction?
Iron ore, primarily hematite (Fe2O3) and magnetite (Fe3O4)
True or False: Carbon is often used as a reducing agent in the extraction of metals.
True
What is the term for the process of separating metals from their ores using chemical reactions?
Hydrometallurgy
Which non-metal is primarily obtained through the fractional distillation of air?
Oxygen
What is the main use of the Bayer process?
To extract aluminum from bauxite ore.
Identify the method: The extraction of gold using cyanide solution is known as _____.
cyanidation
Which process involves the use of heat and a reducing agent to extract metals?
Smelting
True or False: Electrolysis is used for the extraction of reactive metals.
True
What is the primary raw material used for the extraction of phosphorus?
Phosphate rock
Which non-metal is typically extracted from brine through electrolysis?
Chlorine
What is the role of flux in the extraction of metals?
To remove impurities during smelting.
Fill in the blank: The extraction of metals from their ores is often followed by _____ to purify the metal.
refining
What is the primary method for extracting copper from its ores?
Bioleaching
Which metal is extracted using the thermite reaction?
Aluminum
True or False: Non-metals are generally more electronegative than metals.
True
What is the purpose of leaching in metal extraction?
To dissolve the desired metal from its ore.
Identify the extraction method: The process of extracting lithium from brine is known as _____.
evaporation
What is the main environmental concern associated with metal extraction?
Pollution and habitat destruction
Which non-metal is essential for the production of fertilizers?
Nitrogen