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It's not that it cannot be extracted through electrolysis, but it is because electrolysis is a very expensive process, and hence is only used for very reactive metals.

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Is aluminium heavier than iron?

Aluminum has about 1/3 the density of iron, therefore a given volume of aluminum would weigh about 1/3 as much as the same amount of iron. So no, aluminum is not heavier than iron; far from it.


Is iron and iron ore the same?

No, iron is a chemical element, while iron ore is a rock containing iron minerals that can be extracted and processed to obtain metallic iron. Iron ore is a primary source of iron, which is used in various industries for making steel and other products.


Why is most aluminium recycled?

The metals are collected and then melted at high temperature. They then have any impurities scraped off the top of the container of molten metal. The pure molten metal is then poured into casts and cooled. The blocks of metal can now be used again. It is cheaper and less environmentally damaging to recycle metals rather than extract them from their ores, in the ground.


Are aluminium engine blocks better than cast iron ones?

In terms of less weight , Yes!!! In terms of thermal capacity ; NO. !!! Iron melts at a much higher temperature than aluminium. The high temperatures in an internal combustion engine do not damage the metal iron, in the same way as they can with aluminium. Aluminium can burst into flames at about 900 oC.


Is aluminum chlorohydrate the same as aluminium chlorohydrate?

Yes, "aluminum chlorohydrate" and "aluminium chlorohydrate" refer to the same compound, which is commonly used as an antiperspirant in personal care products. The spelling difference is due to regional variations in English language usage.

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Are iron and iron ore the same?

Iron ore is a mineral that contains iron that can be extracted. Iron is a substance that is chemically pure and has one set of chemical properties.


Is aluminium heavier than iron?

Aluminum has about 1/3 the density of iron, therefore a given volume of aluminum would weigh about 1/3 as much as the same amount of iron. So no, aluminum is not heavier than iron; far from it.


Is iron and iron ore the same?

No, iron is a chemical element, while iron ore is a rock containing iron minerals that can be extracted and processed to obtain metallic iron. Iron ore is a primary source of iron, which is used in various industries for making steel and other products.


Which of the three metal cylinders - aluminium or copper or iron - having the same mass and same cross section area has greatest heat capacity when heated to the same temperature?

Aluminum (to my surprise)!


What two elements have the same number of valence as boron?

Aluminium 3+ Iron(III) 3+ Chromium(III) 3+ Gold(III) 3+


Can you use scrap iron scarecrow to block all your oppnents attacks on the same turn?

no you cant because when you set a trap card you cant use again on the same turn


Why is electrolysis needed to extract aluminum from its oxide?

The bond between the aluminum and its oxide is very strong. Aluminium is also high up in the reactivity series; using the displacement method requires highly reactive elements at high temperatures to extract the aluminum (not practical). You have to use electrolysis to extract aluminum because... Aluminium is higher than carbon in the reatvity series where carbon reduces the oxide from zinc iron tin etc.... so you need to use electrolysis to remove the oxygen from the aluminum ore. Hoped this help :)


How do you make an iron block to an iron in Minecraft?

you cant find it you can craft it with iron in a 3 x 3 crafting table


What are the advantages or disadvantages of steel vs aluminium cars?

Aluminium has some advantages over steel. Since it has a lower density than iron or steel, a car body made from aluminium will be lighter than the same car body made from steel. This results in improved fuel economy. Also, aluminium does not corrode easily, so a car body made from aluminium will corrode less, and may last longer, than one made from steel. However, aluminium is more expensive than steel. So a car made from aluminium is likely to be more expensive than one made from steel.


What is heavier ferrous or non ferrous metal?

Ferrous metals are metallic compounds (or alloys) that contain Iron. Iron is neither the most or least dense metal. So a compound (or alloy) made of the same component metals but with Gold instead of Iron would no longer be ferrous but would be heavier and one with the same components but using Aluminium would be lighter.


What happens to aluminium bar as it moves closer to the magnet?

As the aluminum bar moves closer to the magnet, no magnetic attraction or repulsion is observed. This is because aluminum is not a magnetic material and does not interact with magnetic fields in the same way as ferromagnetic materials like iron or nickel.


What kind of metal is a dirt bike motor?

Generally motorcycle blocks are made of either cast Iron, or Cast Aluminium. A lot of custom metals are available for the highest end race teams, but odds are if you run into a modern dirt bike, the block will be cast aluminium, the pistons will be a steel alloy, the crank will be either cast iron or a steel alloy, and the Connecting rods (between the pistons and the crank) will be either a steel alloy, or an aluminium alloy. Possibly titanium in various percentages in any or all components. Older engines will be generally the same, but the block will be more than likely made of cast iron.