Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Three reactions taking place in the extraction of aluminium from purified bauxite are shown below. 1 $\text{Al}^{3+} + 3e^{-} \rightarrow \text{Al}$ 2 $\text{C} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2$ 3 $2\text{O}^{2-} \rightarrow \text{O}_2 + 4e^{-}$ Which of these reactions happen at the anode?

  • A1 and 2
  • B1 only
  • C2 and 3
  • D3 only

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