Question

why is the extracting of pure copper expensive

Answer 1

hey WELCOME TO OPEN STUDY
by which method u want to extract it ?

Answer 2

chalcocite

Answer 3

the ore may contain very small amount of copper is one thing and other is The more reactive the metal, the more expensive it is to extract.
i think pure copper is produced from the electrolysis process for which lot of energy input are required :)

Answer 4

thank you

Answer 5

yw :)

Answer 6

which electrode do the copper ions move towards

Answer 7

since cu is +ve it has to move towards cathode right ?

Answer 8

Cathode is -vely charged and anode is +vely charged :)

Answer 9

thank you :)

Answer 10

do u know how to use this site ? since ur new to this blog ?

Answer 11

not really

Answer 12

thank you

Answer 13

ur welcome :)