Practice Steps in the Extraction of Metals - 7.3 | 7. Metallurgy | ICSE Class 10 Chemistry
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Question 1

Easy

What is gangue?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what substances are mixed with the metal-bearing part of the ore.

Question 2

Easy

Name one method of concentrating ore.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider all methods that separate valuable materials from unwanted ones.

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Question 1

What is the first step in metal extraction?

  • Reduction
  • Refining
  • Concentration of Ore

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens right after sourcing the ore.

Question 2

True or False: Electrolysis is used only for non-reactive metals.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the reactivity of the metals needing electrolysis.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have an ore that contains 15% silver and 85% gangue. Describe the steps you would take to extract silver optimally.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the processes discussed for concentrating and reducing the metal.

Question 2

Explain how the principles of electrolysis apply when extracting aluminum from bauxite.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the role of energy and chemicals in the electrolytic process.

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