Difference between revisions of "Extracting Metals by Electrolysis"
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| − | + | '''Electrolysis''' is a way to [[Extraction of Metals|extract metals]] from [[mineral]]s when the [[metal]] is more [[Reactivity Series|reactive]] than [[Carbon]]. | |
===About Extracting Metals by Electrolysis=== | ===About Extracting Metals by Electrolysis=== | ||
Revision as of 11:54, 25 January 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Electrolysis is a way to extract metals from minerals when the metal is more reactive than Carbon.
About Extracting Metals by Electrolysis
- Metals that are more reactive than Carbon cannot be displaced with Carbon so electrolysis is used to extract them.
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| Carbon electrodes are used to pass an Electrical Current through the molten mineral. The metal collects at the cathode which carries a negative charge and the pure metal is removed from the electrolysis cell. |