why is energy input necessary to extract a metal from its ore
-Explain why energy input is necessary to extract a metal from its ore In order to break the chemical bonds in the compounds, energy such as heat or electricity is required to break these bonds and extract the metal. -Identify why there are more metals available for people to use then there were 200 years ago.etal + Oxygen Metal Oxide Metals with a low reactivity such as gold and silver are used in jewellery because of their shiny lustre and the fact that they do not tarnish easily. with a particular emphasis on current developments in the use of metals. This is because the metal tends to want to keep its electrons more.