Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

During the extraction of aluminium using electrolysis, cryolite is introduced to the bauxite ore. Which row states the function of cryolite and shows the ionic half-equation at the cathode?

  • Arole: catalyst; $\text{Al}^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow \text{Al}$
  • Brole: catalyst; $\text{Al}^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow 3\text{Al}$
  • Crole: lowers melting point of electrolyte; $\text{Al}^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow \text{Al}$
  • Drole: lowers melting point of electrolyte; $\text{Al}^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow 3\text{Al}$

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