Reactivity of Metals and Extraction
Investigate the reactivity series and how it dictates the method used to extract metals from their ores. Understand oxidation and reduction in terms of oxygen and electrons.
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Investigate the reactivity series and how it dictates the method used to extract metals from their ores. Understand oxidation and reduction in terms of oxygen and electrons.
Key Questions
- How is the reactivity series determined experimentally?
- Why are some metals extracted using carbon while others require electrolysis?
- What happens to electrons during oxidation and reduction reactions?
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