Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

The diagram illustrates an electrolytic cell used to extract aluminium. Which statement is correct?

  • AAluminium ions are oxidised in this process.
  • BAluminium is liberated at the anode by the reaction $\text{Al}^{3+} + 3\text{e}^- \rightarrow \text{Al}$.
  • CCryolite is purified aluminium oxide.
  • DThe graphite anode burns away.

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