3.4.4 - Extracting Metals towards the Top of the Activity Series
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What method is used to extract highly reactive metals?
💡 Hint: Think about the reaction that involves electric current.
Name one metal that is extracted using electrolytic reduction.
💡 Hint: It's at the top of the activity series.
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Which process is used to extract metals high in the activity series?
💡 Hint: Think about the reactivity of the metals.
True or False: Sodium can be extracted from its chloride using electrolysis.
💡 Hint: Remember the extraction methods we discussed.
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Design an experiment to demonstrate the differences between extracting a low and a high reactivity metal from its ore.
💡 Hint: Think of what materials you would need for each type of extraction.
Explain the environmental considerations for using electrolysis for metal extraction versus traditional methods.
💡 Hint: Consider the energy sources and their impact.
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