A reactivity series for some metals is given below:potassiumstrontiumaluminiumironnickelcopperWhich of these metals would you expect to be extracted by electrolysis?[2]
Question
A reactivity series for some metals is given below:potassiumstrontiumaluminiumironnickelcopperWhich of these metals would you expect to be extracted by electrolysis?[2]
Solution
The metals that are typically extracted by electrolysis are those that are too reactive to be extracted by reduction with carbon. Looking at the reactivity series provided, the metals more reactive than carbon are potassium, strontium and aluminium. Therefore, we would expect these metals to be extracted by electrolysis.
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