Separating Metals from Metal Oxides Flashcards
1
Q
What do metals react with to form oxides?
A
Oxygen
2
Q
What is the process called when metal separates to form an oxide?
A
Reduction Reaction
3
Q
When magnesium is oxidised what does it form?
A
Magnesium Oxide
4
Q
What is the symbol equation when magnesium is oxidised?
A
2Mg + O2 = 2MgO
5
Q
What element is used when metals are extracted by reduction?
A
Carbon
6
Q
How would you extract metals with reactivities higher then carbons?
A
Electrolysis
7
Q
How would you extract metals with reactivities lower then carbons?
A
Reduction using carbon
