Combined Science GCSE
Extraction of metals
What Extraction of metals means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Metals can be extracted from molten compounds using electrolysis, which is used if the metal is too reactive for reduction with carbon or reacts with carbon.
Topics that use Extraction of metals
- Using electrolysis to extract metals (AQA GCSE)
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