Choosing an extraction method
Choosing an extraction method
A metal's position relative to carbon in the reactivity series determines its extraction method. Metals below carbon can be extracted from their oxides by reduction with carbon.
Step-by-step lessons covering AQA GCSE Chemistry 4.3.3 Using electrolysis to extract metals for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.