The table shows some information about iron and copper.
| Metal | Cost of 1 kg / £ | Abundance in Earth's crust / % |
|---|---|---|
| Iron | 0.12 | 5.6 |
| Copper | 7.80 | 0.0068 |
Give two reasons why it is more important to recycle copper than to recycle iron. Use the information in the table.
Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Obtaining and using metals with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 100 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.