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The Extraction of Metals – Lesson & Worksheet

Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry | Unit 2.22C–2.24C | Paper 2 / Triple | Lesson 37

Overview

This lesson explains how metals are extracted based on their position in the reactivity series. Students learn about uncombined elements, carbon reduction (e.g. iron from haematite), and electrolysis (e.g. aluminium from bauxite), and apply this understanding through scaffolded tasks and worksheet activities.

Specification Covered

• 2.22C: Know that most metals are extracted from ores and unreactive metals are found uncombined
• 2.23C: Explain extraction methods in relation to reactivity (carbon reduction and electrolysis)
• 2.24C: Be able to comment on a metal extraction process given appropriate information

What’s Included

• Editable PowerPoint Lesson (Theory + Tasks)
• Student Worksheet
• Diagrams of reactivity series and extraction methods
• Guided comparison and review questions

Features

• Fully aligned with Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Paper 2 (Triple)
• Step-by-step explanation of reduction and electrolysis processes
• Helps students link reactivity, process choice, and industrial relevance
• Clean Synapse Science visual structure for classroom consistency