C5.3 The Reactivity Series Flashcards
1
Q
What are the factors that influence whether extracting a particular metal is worth it?
A
➢ How easy it is to extract it from its ore
➢ How much metal the ore contains
➢ The changing demands for a particular metal
2
Q
Why do some elements such as gold and silver exist in their native state?
A
➢ Due to them being that unreactive
3
Q
How is carbon used in the industry?
A
➢ To displace the metal ores by heating it with carbon
4
Q
What does a metal oxide + carbon make?
A
➢ Metal + carbon dioxide
5
Q
How are metals more reactive than carbon extracted?
A
➢ Using electrolysis
