Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

During the extraction of aluminium by electrolysis of molten aluminium oxide, why is cryolite mixed with the aluminium oxide?

  • Ato ensure the aluminium is not oxidised
  • Bto ensure the anode is not oxidised
  • Cto lower the melting point of the aluminium oxide
  • Dto prevent corrosion of the cathode

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