Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Why is cryolite included in the extraction of aluminium by electrolysis?

AIt dissolves the aluminium oxide.
BIt protects the anodes from corrosion.
CIt changes bauxite to aluminium oxide.
DIt decreases the melting point of the aluminium.

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