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The metal in rocks is metal ore. Copper ore, iron ore, and so on. In general, once the ore has been quarried or mined, the ore is crushed and smelted (heated to a high temperature) allowing the now molten metal to be retrieved. The waste rock is dumped. Further processing is needed to obtain a finished metal in as pure a state as possible.
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What naturally occurring elements or compounds found in rocks soil water are called?
The term is "minerals." Few elements are found in their pure elemental form, and they are mostly metals.
In which form do many minerals occur naturally on the earths surface?
Many minerals occur naturally on the earths surface in rock form
Why are group 1 metals called alkaine metals?
They are actually called the alkali metals. They are called the alkali metals because many of the compounds they form are bases (alkaline) and in pure form they will react with water to produce strong bases.
What is the difference between exclusive and intrusive rocks?
There is no such thing as an "exclusive" rock. However, there are extrusive rocks. These are divisions of igneous rocks, or rocks that form from molten rock. Intrusive rocks form from molten rock that has cooled underground. They can also be called plutonic rocks. Extrusive rocks, also called volcanic rocks, form from molten rock that has formed at or above the surface.
Which metals are not very reactive and occur in a free state in nature?
Gold, silver, and platinum are examples of metals that are not very reactive and occur in a free state in nature. These metals are often found in their pure form, which makes them relatively easy to mine and extract.
A mineral with a valuable metal in it is an?
All metals come in a Raw form and are extracted from rocks that are called Ores
Do most metals occur in pure form?
No
The process in which rocks change shape is called?
Igneous rocks are formed from molten lava being cooled down. Metamorphic rocks start as igneous rocks and change form. Sedimentary rocks form from layers in the earths crust.
Are ores and rocks minerals or metals?
Ores are mineral deposits that contain metals in concentrated form. Rocks can also contain minerals, but not all rocks are considered to be minerals. Metals are elements that are typically extracted from ores through mining and processing.
What state do almost all metals occur in naturally?
Metals typically occur in their native form, meaning they are found naturally as pure elements in the Earth's crust. This is because metals are stable in their metallic form due to their high reactivity with other elements.
In which form do many minerals occur naturally on the earths surface?
Many minerals occur naturally on the earths surface in rock form
What naturally occurring elements or compounds found in rocks soil water are called?
The term is "minerals." Few elements are found in their pure elemental form, and they are mostly metals.
What are rocks that form layer by layer over many years called?
They are called sedimentary rocks.
What type of rock can only form on or near earths surface?
Sedimentary rocks are the type of rocks that can only form on or very near Earth's surface. Sedimentary rocks form from weathering processes that occur on Earth's surface.
Why are group 1 metals called alkaine metals?
They are actually called the alkali metals. They are called the alkali metals because many of the compounds they form are bases (alkaline) and in pure form they will react with water to produce strong bases.
What kind of metals to ions form?
Metals tend to lose electrons, so they form positive ions called cations.
Do you expect ionic compounds to form between two metals?
No. Two metals or more will form a mixture called an alloy.
