Science Metal revision Flashcards
What is an ore?
A rock containing metal
What is a native metal?
A metal that is unreactive so is not combined with any other elements
How are metals less reactive than carbon, extracted?
Reduction
How are metal more reactive than carbon, extracted?
Electrolysis
What does electrolysis mean?
Breaking apart a compound using electricity
What is an anion?
Negatively charged ion
What is a cation
Positively charged ion
Which electrode do positively charged ions travel to?
Negative electrodes
Which electrode do negatively charged ions travel to?
Positive electrodes
How are negative ions formed?
Gain electrons
How are positive ions formed?
Lose electrons
What are stages of life cycle assesment?
Obtain, Manufacture, Use, Dispose
What is produced when a metal reacts with water?
Metal Hydroxide + hydrogen
What pH range are alkalis?
8-14
What pH range are acids?
1-6