Ionic Formulae Flashcards
Give an example of an oxidation reaction
Rusting
Give two ways rusting can be prevented
Barrier techniques
Sacraficial protection
Give to examples of metals found native
Gold
Platinum
Give three ways to extract metals
Reduction
Electrolysis
Displacement
Give five proerties of iron
Soft Greyish Magnetic Melting point: 1538C Good conductor
Whats irons ore called
Haematite
How is iron extracted
In a blast furnace
How does a blast furnace work for the extraction of iron
Coke, Haematite (iron ore) and limestone are added to the top of the blast furnace. The coke produces Corbon Monoxide.
What is Aluminiums ore
Bauxite
What are the impurities of bauxite
Iron III oxide
Silicon Dioxide
Properties of Aluminium
Low density
Very malleable
Good conductor
Thin tough oxide skin
Uses of Aluminium
Saucepans
Cabling for power station wires
Panels in aircraft
What are the advantages of manufacturing Aluminum
Aluminium is purer
Disadvantages of manufavturing Aluminium
Can destroy enviroments during mining
Cost- transport, electricity
Uses fossil fuels
How is Titanium extracted
Displacememt reaction with a more reactive metal