Getting Metals From Rocks Flashcards
1
Q
Why is it important to recycle as much as much copper as possible?
A
BECAUSE THE SUPPLY OF COPPER RICH ORES ARE LIMITED
2
Q
What is a low grade ore?
A
AN ORE CONTAINING A SMALL AMOUNT OF A METAL
3
Q
What is bioleaching?
A
USING BACTERIA TO SEPARATE COPPER FROM COPPER SULFIDE
4
Q
If you put a reactive metal into a solution of a dissolved metal compound, what will happen?
A
THE REACTIVE METAL WILL REPLACE THE LESS REACTIVE METAL IN THE COMPOUND
