Chapter 12, Problem 1CGP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A brief report on lithium metallisted in table 12.6 should be prepared. In the report, the main ores of lithium should be listed, the method of obtaining metal from one of those ores should be described, some uses of the metal and properties should be explained.

Concept Introduction:

An ore is basically rock or sediment containing enough minerals having economically important elements such as metals. These metals can be extracted from the ore. The ores are extracted from the earth by the process called mining followed by refining to extract the valuable element.
The cost of mining of an ore depends on the concentration of mineral or metal in it and the form of its occurrence. Metals ores can be oxides, sulfides or silicates. Several geological processes are responsible for formation of ore bodies. The process of formation of ore is called ore genesis.