3.4.5 - Refining of Metals
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What is electrolytic refining?
💡 Hint: Think about how we separate metals using electricity.
What is anode mud?
💡 Hint: What happens to impurities that cannot dissolve in the electrolyte?
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What is the purpose of electrolytic refining?
💡 Hint: Consider what you learned about the refining process.
True or False: Anode mud consists of soluble impurities.
💡 Hint: What do we call impurities that settle rather than dissolve?
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How would you compare the efficiency of electrolytic refining for copper and zinc? Consider factors such as energy consumption and output purity.
💡 Hint: Think about the different setups and demands of copper versus zinc industries.
Evaluate the environmental impacts of the electrolytic refining process. What waste byproducts might arise, and how could they be managed?
💡 Hint: Consider both physical and chemical waste from the process.
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