Definitions
- Describing the process of extracting metal from its ore by heating and melting it. - Referring to the process of purifying or refining metal by heating it with a reducing agent. - Talking about the process of separating metal from other materials in a mixture by heating it to high temperatures.
- Referring to the process of changing a solid substance into a liquid state by heating it. - Describing the process of fusing two or more substances together by heating them until they become a liquid. - Talking about the process of dissolving a substance into a liquid by heating it.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the application of heat.
- 2Both result in a change of state from solid to liquid.
- 3Both are used in industrial processes.
- 4Both can be used to separate or purify materials.
- 5Both require a heat source to initiate the process.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Smelting is used to extract metal from ore, while melting is used to change the state of a substance.
- 2Materials: Smelting is used specifically for metals, while melting can be used for a variety of substances.
- 3Temperature: Smelting requires higher temperatures than melting.
- 4Process: Smelting involves chemical reactions, while melting does not necessarily involve chemical changes.
- 5End product: Smelting results in the extraction of pure metal, while melting results in a liquid form of the original substance.
Remember this!
Smelting and melting are both processes that involve the application of heat to change the state of a substance. However, the main difference between the two is their purpose and the materials involved. Smelting is used specifically for metals and involves chemical reactions to extract pure metal from ore. On the other hand, melting can be used for a variety of substances and is used to change the state of a substance from solid to liquid.
