Phytomining and Bioleaching 5.0 / 5 based on 4 ratings ? ChemistryExtracting metals /The reactivity seriesGCSEAQA Created by: Mr_MackintoastCreated on: 05-03-17 15:08 What is the first stage of phytomining? 1- First, you plant certain plants on low-grade copper 1 of 6 What is the second stage of phytomining? 2- The plants absorb the copper compound from the ground 2 of 6 What is the third stage of phytomining? 3- Burning the plant would release ash which is rich in copper compounds 3 of 6 What is the first stage of bioleaching? 1- Some bacteria can obtain their nutrients and energy from copper compounds in copper ores. 4 of 6 What is the second stage of bioleaching? 2- The bacteria produce solutions of copper compounds 5 of 6 What is the third stage of bioleaching? 3- Chemical reactions or electrolysis extract the copper metal from the solutions. This process is very slow. 6 of 6
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