7.3 - Steps in the Extraction of Metals
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What is gangue?
💡 Hint: Think about what substances are mixed with the metal-bearing part of the ore.
Name one method of concentrating ore.
💡 Hint: Consider all methods that separate valuable materials from unwanted ones.
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What is the first step in metal extraction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens right after sourcing the ore.
True or False: Electrolysis is used only for non-reactive metals.
💡 Hint: Consider the reactivity of the metals needing electrolysis.
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You have an ore that contains 15% silver and 85% gangue. Describe the steps you would take to extract silver optimally.
💡 Hint: Remember the processes discussed for concentrating and reducing the metal.
Explain how the principles of electrolysis apply when extracting aluminum from bauxite.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of energy and chemicals in the electrolytic process.
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