Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

The apparatus used to extract aluminium oxide by electrolysis is shown. Which equation shows a reaction occurring at the anode?

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

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