Question

How is the method of extraction of metals high up in the reactivity series different from that for metals in the middle? Why the same process cannot be applied for them? Explain giving equations, the extraction of sodium.

Answer 1

Metals high in reactivity series- by electrolytic reduction
method.

Metals in middle in reactivity series -
Reduction by carbon
Reduction by aluminium.

Methods are different because of their different reactivities.