Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

Aluminium is obtained by electrolysis of a molten mixture that contains aluminium oxide. In a similar process, magnesium is obtained by electrolysis of a molten mixture that contains magnesium chloride. Which statement about this electrolysis is correct?

  • AChloride ions travel to the anode and are oxidised to chlorine gas.
  • BChloride ions travel to the anode and are reduced to chlorine gas.
  • CChloride ions travel to the cathode and are oxidised to chlorine gas.
  • DChloride ions travel to the cathode and are reduced to chlorine gas.

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