Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Aluminium metal is obtained from its purified ore using electrolysis. Which of the following statements about the electrolyte used in this process is correct?

  • AThe electrolyte is purified molten bauxite only.
  • BThe electrolyte is purified bauxite dissolved in molten cryolite.
  • CThe electrolyte is purified molten cryolite only.
  • DThe electrolyte is purified cryolite dissolved in molten bauxite.

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