Metals Flashcards
1
Q
How are low reactivity metals extracted?
A
By using higher reactivity metals. The more reactive metals displace the less reactive metals from it’s compounds.
2
Q
Compete the equation:
zinc + iron sulphate —> ??
Zn + FeSo4 —> ??
A
zinc + iron sulphate –> zinc sulphate + iron
Zn + FeSo4 —> ZnSo4 + Fe
3
Q
Name properties of metals
A
- all solids (except mercury)
- heat/electricity conductors
- malleable (can be shaped)
4
Q
What is a metal ore?
A
Metal that’s been extracted from rocks underground. Rocks that contain enough metal to make it economical to extract the metal.
