Reactivity Series and Extraction of Metals - Extraction of Metals and Reduction Flashcards
1
Q
What type of metals are found as the metal itself in the earth
A
unreactive ones such as gold
2
Q
what type of metals are found as compounds that require chemical reactions to extract the metal
A
most metals
3
Q
how do you extract metals less reactive than carbon from their oxides
A
reduction with carbon
4
Q
what does reduction involve
A
reduction involves the loss of oxygen
