Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Which statement is correct about how aluminium is prepared and about its properties?

  • AAluminium is obtained by heating aluminium oxide with carbon.
  • BAluminium is produced at the anode by electrolysis of aluminium oxide dissolved in molten cryolite.
  • CAluminium is unreactive as it forms an oxide coating.
  • DAluminium is used in overhead electricity cables as it is a good conductor of electricity and has a high density.

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