Extracting metals using carbon (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is a metal ore?
What is a metal ore?
A rock with enough metal for extraction
In what form do most ores contain the metal?
In what form do most ores contain the metal?
As an oxide
How are unreactive metals like gold and platinum found in nature?
How are unreactive metals like gold and platinum found in nature?
As uncombined elements
What treatment may unreactive metals like gold need before use?
What treatment may unreactive metals like gold need before use?
Refining
Why is carbon used for metal extraction?
Why is carbon used for metal extraction?
It is cheap and widely available
What dual role does carbon play in metal extraction?
What dual role does carbon play in metal extraction?
Reducing agent and fuel
Which metals can be extracted from their ores using carbon?
Which metals can be extracted from their ores using carbon?
Metals less reactive than carbon
What are the products when a metal oxide is reduced with carbon?
What are the products when a metal oxide is reduced with carbon?
Metal and (or )
Where is iron extracted from iron(III) oxide ()?
Where is iron extracted from iron(III) oxide ()?
In a blast furnace
Which of these metals cannot be extracted using carbon?
Which of these metals cannot be extracted using carbon?
Aluminium
What method is used to extract metals more reactive than carbon?
What method is used to extract metals more reactive than carbon?
Electrolysis
How does electrolysis compare to carbon reduction in terms of cost?
How does electrolysis compare to carbon reduction in terms of cost?
Electrolysis is more expensive