Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Aluminium is obtained from aluminium oxide using electrolysis. Which of the following statements about this electrolysis is correct?

  • AAluminium ions gain electrons to form aluminium.
  • BCryolite increases the melting point of the electrolyte.
  • CCryolite reacts with impurities to form slag.
  • DThe carbon cathode has to be replaced regularly as it reacts with oxygen.

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