Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Which statement correctly describes the extraction of aluminium by electrolysis?

  • AAluminium oxide is dissolved in molten cryolite to increase its melting point.
  • BAt the cathode, oxygen ions lose electrons to form oxygen gas.
  • CThe carbon in the graphite anode reacts with oxygen gas forming carbon dioxide.
  • DThe reaction at the anode is $\mathrm{Al^{3+}} + 3e^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{Al}$.

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