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The Hall-Heroult Cell — Click to Explore

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Practice Questions for Electrolysis of Aluminium

Why is aluminium extracted by electrolysis rather than by reduction with carbon?

A. Aluminium is less reactive than carbon
B. Aluminium is more reactive than carbon
C. Aluminium does not form ions
D. Carbon reacts with aluminium to form carbides

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Explain why aluminium is extracted by electrolysis rather than by reduction with carbon.

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Why do the carbon anodes need replacing regularly?

At 950°C, the oxygen produced at the anode reacts with the hot carbon: C + O₂ → CO₂. The carbon is gradually burned away, so the anodes must be replaced periodically.

What does OIL RIG stand for?

Oxidation Is Loss (of electrons), Reduction Is Gain (of electrons). At the Anode = Oxidation (loss). At the Cathode = Reduction (gain).

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