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Metals and their extraction (NEW) Flashcards

1
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What is the source of most metals?

A

Ores (minerals found in the Earth’s crust). They contain metal compounds, from which metals can be extracted

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What happens when you put a more reactive metal into a less reactive metal in a compound

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It replaces it (called a displacement reaction)

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3
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What is oxidation?

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The gain of oxygen/ the loss of electrons

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4
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What is reduction?

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The loss of oxygen / the gain of electrons

- happens at CATHODE

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5
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When an element is more reactive than carbon it is displaced using?

A

Electrolysis

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6
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What is Iron ore used for in a blast furnace?

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Source of iron

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7
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What is Coke used for in a blast furnace?

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as a fuel and to produce carbon monoxide for the reduction

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8
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What is Limestone used for in a blast furnace?

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to remove impurities

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9
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What is hot air used in blast furnace?

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provides oxygen so that coke can burn

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10
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What is electrolysis?

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The process by which ionic substances are decomposed into simpler substances when an electric current is passed through them

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What is the equation at the CATHODE for the extraction of Aluminium Oxide? (Al 3+)

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Al3+ + 3e- → Al

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12
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What is the equation at the ANODE for the extraction of Aluminium Oxide?

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2O2- → O2 + 4e-

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13
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How can you save energy during electrolysis of Aluminium

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ALUMINIUM OXIDE dissolves in molten cryolite at a temperature much lower than its melting point, therefore saving energy.

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14
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What are the properties of Iron

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Strong and hard

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15
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What are the properties of Aluminium

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  • Strong
  • low density
  • good conductor of heat
  • electricity
  • resistant to corrosion.
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16
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What are the properties of Titanium?

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  • Hard
  • strong
  • low density (airplane bodies)
  • resistant to corrosion
  • high melting point.
17
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What are the properties of Copper?

A
  • Very good conductor of heat and electricity
  • malleable
  • ductile (wiring)
  • non toxic (saucepans)
18
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What are the general properties of TRANSITION METALS?

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  • found in the centre of the Periodic Table
  • high melting and boiling points
  • malleability
  • high density
  • good electrical
  • thermal conductivity
19
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What is special about transition metals?

A

They can form more than one type of ion,

20
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What is the equation at the CATHODE during electrolysis of water?

A

4H+ + 4e– → 2H2

21
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What is the equation at the ANODE during electrolysis of water?

A

4OH– → 2H2O + O2 + 4e–

22
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Why do we electroplate metals

A

Decoration and protection

23
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When COPPER (CU) is present and reacts with HYDROXIDE (OH) what colour does it make?

A

blue precipitate

24
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If IRON (FE3+) is present and reacts with HYDROXIDE (OH) what colour does it make?

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Brown precipitate

25
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IF IRON (FE2+) is present and reacts with HYDROXIDE (OH) what colour does it make?

A

green precipitate

26
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What is a alloy?

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a mixture made by mixing molten metals

27
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How can an alloys properties be modified?

A

By changing its composition.

28
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How is copper purified by electrolysis?

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The ANODE is made from IMPURE copper and the CATHODE is made from PURE copper.

29
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What are some factors which impact locations of siting of plants for extraction?

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  • close proximity to a power station
  • near the coast to allow for the import of raw materials
  • near roads and railway lines to allow for the product to be taken to where it is needed
  • near a town or city, so that workers have somewhere to live close by
30
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What is the reaction for CARBON MONOXIDE in a blast furnace?

A

Oxygen from the hot air reacts with carbon (coke) to form carbon monoxide.
This is an exothermic reaction and heats the furnace.
2C + O2 → 2CO

31
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What is the reaction for IRON in the blast furnace?

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Carbon monoxide then reacts with iron(III) oxide to give iron and carbon dioxide
Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2

32
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What is the reaction for CALCIUM OXIDE in a BLAST FURNACE?

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Limestone decomposes thermally to form calcium oxide + Carbon Dioxide
CaCO3 → CaO + CO2

33
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What is the reaction for SLAG in a BLAST FURNACE?

A

Calcium reacts with silicon dioxide (sand) to form slag.

CaO + SiO2 → CaSiO3

34
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What things are formed in a blast furnace?

A
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Iron
  • Calcium Oxide
  • Slag
35
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When in ionic solutions , when is hydrogen formed at the CATHODE?

A

If the metal is more reactive than hydrogen

36
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What is less reactive than hydrogen?

A
  • copper
  • silver
  • gold

GCSE Chemistry (8 decks)

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