The text mentions that scandium metal is obtained from its molten chloride by electrolysis, and that titanium

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The text mentions that scandium metal is obtained from its molten chloride by electrolysis, and that titanium is obtained from its chloride by reduction with magnesium. Why are these metals not obtained by the reduction of their oxides with carbon (coke), as are metals such as zinc and iron?

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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