Extraction of metals:

Question 1

Where are unreactive metals found?

Answer 1

• Found in the Earth as the metal itself.

Question 2

In minerals what form are the metals in?

Answer 2

• In minerals:

- Metals have reacted with oxygens to form compounds.

Question 3

Extraction of metals:

Answer 3

• A more reactive metal will displace a less reactive metal from it’s compound.
• Usually copper displaces less reactive elements from it’s compound as it is cheap to use compared to other elements.