English National Curriculum - Science Science

2. Explain how metals can be extracted from ores

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Define the term ‘ore’

Use the reactivity series to state how a metal can be extracted from its ore

Explain why different metal extraction methods are needed

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Words and meanings to learn

reduction

a type of reaction where a substance loses oxygen, opposite of oxidation

electrolysis

chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a molten (liquid) or solution of an (ionic) compound

blast furnace

a furnace for smelting iron ores to make iron

smelting

extract (metal) from its ore by a process involving heating and melting

ore

a naturally occurring rock from which a metal can be extracted

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Resources: The handout, paper, pens and books/internet for research.

Core Handout: Extracting metals information sheet, questions regarding extracting methods and challenge task questions.

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