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Extraction of metals answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Extraction of metals. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science.

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Question 1 of 8

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Paper 3 structured question: Extraction of metals

Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

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Reactivity Series

The reactivity series ranks metals from most reactive to least reactive. Metals like potassium and sodium are at the top, while gold and platinum are at the bottom.

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    Explain how the position of a metal in the reactivity series affects its extraction from ores.

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