2.24C: Be Able to Comment on a Metal Extraction Process, Given Appropriate Information

*Refer to Syllabus Statement 2.23

CARBON EXTRACTION: Used to extract Metals below Carbon in the Reactivity Series
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- Extracted by heating with a reducing agent such as Carbon or Carbon Monoxide in a
blast furnace
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Diagram:

       

Diagram showing the Carbon Extraction of Iron

ELECTROLYSIS EXTRACTION: Used to extract Metals above Carbon in the Reactivity Series

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- Extracted by electrolysis of the Molten Chloride or Molten Oxide
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Diagram:

                                

Diagram showing the Extraction of Aluminium by Electrolysis