Why are almost all metals in nature found as ionic compounds in ores instead of being in the pure state? What must be done to a sample of ore to obtain a metal substance that has desirable properties?

Why are almost all metals in nature found as ionic compounds in ores instead of being in the pure state? What must be done to a sample of ore to obtain a metal substance that has desirable properties?

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter2: Chemical Compounds

Section: Chapter Questions

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