Explain why metals less reactive than carbon can be extracted from oxides by reduction with carbon.

Explain why metals less reactive than carbon can be extracted from oxides by reduction with carbon. This objective belongs to Extraction of metals and reduction within Reactivity of metals for AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462. A strong answer should use carbon accurately, explain the chemistry behind the statement, and connect the idea back to the exact command in the objective. When revising, separate this point from neighbouring Chemistry ideas by naming the relevant particle, substance, process, calculation, observation, or structure before giving the final conclusion.