Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Aluminium is obtained by electrolysing molten aluminium oxide. Which equation correctly represents the reaction taking place at the positive electrode?

  • A$\text{Al} \rightarrow \text{Al}^{3+} + 3e^-$
  • B$\text{Al}^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow \text{Al}$
  • C$\text{O}_2 + 4e^- \rightarrow 2\text{O}^{2-}$
  • D$2\text{O}^{2-} \rightarrow \text{O}_2 + 4e^-$

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