Chapter 21, Problem 18Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The explanation is to be stated for the fact that, almost all metals in nature are found as ionic compounds in ores instead of being in the pure state. Method to extract metals from their ore is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Naturally occurring substance from which metals can be extracted economically is known as ore.

To explain: The fact that almost all metals in nature are found as ionic compounds in ores instead of being in the pure state. Method to extract metals from their ore is to be stated.