Methods of extracting metals from compounds

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What is bioleaching?
Using bacteria to separate copper from copper sulfide.
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What is phytomining?
Growing plants in soil which contains copper, which they can't use. The copper builds up in their leaves, which can be extracted by burning, harvesting or drying.
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What is the positive electrode made of in the purification of copper using electrolysis?
Impure copper
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What is the negative electrode made of in the purification of copper using electrolysis?
Pure copper
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What is dropped at the bottom of the anode (positive electrode)?
sludge (impurities)
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copper sulfate + iron -> ?
copper sulfate + iron -> iron sulfate + copper
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Growing plants in soil which contains copper, which they can't use. The copper builds up in their leaves, which can be extracted by burning, harvesting or drying.

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