Metals
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Chemistry
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Properties and Uses of Metals
- Metals exhibit characteristic properties: metallic lustre, electrical and thermal conductivity, malleability, ductility, and sonority
- These properties make metals suitable for various applications in transport, agriculture, construction, technology, and consumer goods
- Common metals used include iron, copper, aluminium, zinc, tin, and gold
Occurrence of Metals in Nature
- Metals occur in Earth's crust mainly in combined form due to high reactivity
- Only less reactive metals like gold, silver, and copper occur in free state
- Minerals are naturally occurring metal compounds; ores are minerals from which metals can be extracted economically
Concentration of Ores
- Concentration removes gangue to increase metal content in ore
- Method selection depends on physical and chemical properties of ore and gangue
- Four main methods: hydraulic washing, froth flotation, magnetic separation, and leaching
Extraction of Metals from Concentrated Ores
- Extraction method depends on metal's position in reactivity series
- Highly reactive metals (K, Na, Ca, Mg, Al) extracted by electrolysis
- Moderately reactive metals (Zn, Fe, Sn, Pb) extracted by reduction with carbon
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- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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