Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Aluminium is produced by the electrolysis of aluminium oxide. The diagram shows the electrolysis cell. Which statement about the process is incorrect?

  • AAluminium ions gain electrons during the electrolysis and are reduced.
  • BCryolite is added to reduce the melting point of the aluminium oxide.
  • CThe anode and cathode are made of graphite.
  • DThe cathode has to be replaced regularly because it is burnt away.

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