Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Aluminium is obtained from its ore using electrolysis. Which equation shows the reaction taking place at the anode during the electrolysis?

  • A$\text{Al}^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow \text{Al}$
  • B$\text{Al}^{3+} \rightarrow \text{Al} + 3e^-$
  • C$2\text{O}^{2-} \rightarrow \text{O}_2 + 4e^-$
  • D$2\text{O}^{2-} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{O}_2$

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