Alternative methods of extracting metals: phytomining and bioleaching
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I can describe how metals are extracted by phytomining and bioleaching and compare different methods of metal extraction.
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In phytomining, metal is extracted from a crop of plants that absorb metal ions through their roots.
In bioleaching, metal is extracted from bacteria that extract metal from an ore.
Electrolysis is a process used to separate metals from their compounds.
There are advantages and disadvantages associated with each method of extracting metals.
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