Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

The diagram illustrates apparatus that may be used to extract aluminium from its ore. What are $J$, $K$ and $L$?

  • A$J$: negative electrode; $K$: aluminium oxide $+\,$ cryolite; $L$: aluminium
  • B$J$: negative electrode; $K$: cryolite; $L$: aluminium oxide
  • C$J$: positive electrode; $K$: aluminium oxide; $L$: cryolite
  • D$J$: positive electrode; $K$: aluminium oxide $+\,$ cryolite; $L$: aluminium

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