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1) hwhich steps in the life cycle of copper consume energy? for each step, can you explain the particular energy needs? 2) which life-cycle steps (such as the reduction of a mineral in an ore to produce platinum) require the use of other material? 3)how c...

1) what alternative metals can be considered for platinum? 2) what are the advantages/disadvantages of these alternative metals? 3) how are the materials in wire/electronics obtained and processed? ( include redox equations in mining/refining steps) 4)how...

what are four uses of platinum? 2) for each use, what is an alternative material that could serve the same purpose? consider both conventional materials and possible new materials 3) what are some common metallic items that mighr be replaced by ceramic or...

what properties of alloys make them an attractive option in the design of electronics? 2) what might modifying the surface of electronics be preferable? 3) what are benefits and drawbacks of using alloys versus using surface modification for electronics?...