Properties of and extraction of metals

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Metals were the first elements to be used and purified by man. They are just as important today. Gold is used as an international currency other pure metals are extremely valuable too. But mixtures are often more useful than pure metals for making things.

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After completing this learning bite you will know about metallic bonding and the type of structure involved. You will also consider and evaluate the types of extraction techniques that are used to get pure Metals. Common alloys will also be investigated and you will learn why they are more useful than their components or base metals.

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