Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Aluminium is obtained by electrolysis of a mixture of aluminium oxide and cryolite. Which statement is incorrect?

  • AThe electrodes are made from graphite.
  • BThe formula for aluminium oxide is $\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3$.
  • CThe purpose of the cryolite is to lower the melting point of the mixture.
  • DThe reaction taking place at the anode is $\text{Al}^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow \text{Al}$.

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