Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Aluminium is obtained by electrolysing aluminium oxide. Which statement is incorrect?

  • AAluminium ions are oxidised at the cathode.
  • BCarbon dioxide is made at the anode.
  • CCryolite is added to lower the melting point of the aluminium oxide.
  • DThe electrodes are made from graphite.

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