Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

During the production of aluminium by electrolysis, aluminium oxide is dissolved in molten cryolite. What is the purpose of using cryolite?

  • AIt lowers the melting point of the aluminium.
  • BIt makes the aluminium a better conductor.
  • CIt removes impurities from the aluminium.
  • DThe mixture has a lower melting point than pure aluminium oxide.

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