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The non-metal ions lose electrons to the anode (this is called oxidation) and are discharged as non-metal atoms which often combine to form molecules. In this way, elements that are present in ionic compounds can be separated by electrolysis. This method is used for the extraction of some metals from their ore.See for example lead bromide, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium chloride and zinc chloride.he non-metal ions lose electrons to the anode (this is called oxidation) and are discharged as non-metal atoms which often combine to form molecules. In this way, elements that are present in ionic compounds can be separated by electrolysis. This method is used for the extraction of some metals from their ore.
More reactive metals such as iron are found in ore which through processes can be purified. Some elements are very hard to find as they are unstable in molecular structure. The discovery of all elements (whether found pure or in compound) is summarised in the periodic table. Hope this helps with reactivity of metals.LL. Metals, by their very nature occur naturally. If it is in the periodic table of elements, they occur naturally. Some combine with other metals to form-what is called-ores or oxides, or chlorides. If you are studying chemistry, it is an exciting area to learn how to extract those metals from their ore.