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2 e) Extraction & Uses of Metals

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Total cards: 13•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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Alloy

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Mixture of a metal with, usually, other metals or carbon.

#2
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Electrolysis

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Chemical change caused by passing an electric current through a compound that is either molten or in solution.

#3
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Reduction

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Loss of oxygen or gain of electrons.

#4
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Anion

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Negative ion

#5
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Anode

Back (Answer)

Positive electrode

#6
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Cathode

Back (Answer)

Negative electrode

#7
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Cation

Back (Answer)

Positive ion

#8
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Electrode

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A conductor through which electricity is passed.

#9
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Malleable

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Property of a metal which allows it to be hammered into different shapes.

#10
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Ore

Back (Answer)

Rocks that contain enough of the mineral for it to be worthwhile to extract the metal.

#11
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Reactivity series

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A list of elements (mainly metals) in order of decreasing reactivity.

#12
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Roasting

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Process in which metal ores are heated in air to convert them into metal oxides.

#13
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Scrubbing

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Removing pollutant gases from the gases produced in a combustion reaction.