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Why are alloys likely to be harder than pure metals?
Because layers of atoms cannot slide over each other easily.
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What is the cathode (negative electrode) made from when copper is purified by electrolysis?
The cathode (negative electrode) is made from pure copper when copper is purified by electrolysis.
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What is a metal ore?
A rock containing a metal, or a metal compound, in high enough concentration to make it economic to extract the metal.
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What happens after the metal is concentrated?
It is extracted and purified.
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Which metals are extracted by electrolysis?
potassium sodium calcium magnesium aluminium
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How is Iron extracted from its ore?
iron oxide + carbon → iron + carbon dioxide 2Fe2O3 + 3C → 4Fe + 3CO2
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