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Extraction of Aluminium

1. Label the diagram below (5)


2. What is the name of the ore which aluminium oxide is purified
from? (1)
3. Describe the electrolysis in terms of movement of ions (2)
4. Write a word equation to summarise the electrolysis (2)
5. Explain why molten cryolite is added (1)
6. Explain why the anodes must be replaced frequently (2)
7. Give two reasons why the extraction of aluminium is expensive
(2)
8. Give a use of aluminium and explain why it is used (think about
its properties (2)
9. Write a balanced symbol equation for this electrolysis (3)

LABELS:

Molten Aluminium

Cathode

Anode

Electrolyte

Steel Case

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