Question 1

Define
[3]
1. Mineral 2. Ore 3.Metallurgy
Question 2

Name common ores of

[3]
1. Iron 2. Aluminium 3. Zinc

Question 3 (2020)

Baeyer's process is used to concentrate bauxite ore to alumina. Give al balanced chemical
equations for the reaction taking place for its conversion from bauxite to alumina. [3]
Question 4 (2019)
Give the chemical formula of: (3]
(i) Bauxite

(ii) Cryolite

(iii) Sodium aluminate

Question 5(2019)
Answer the following questions based on the extraction of aluminium from alumina by Hall
Heroult's Process.: [3]

(i) What is the function of cryolite used along with alumina as the electrolyte?
(ii) Why is powdered coke sprinkled on top of the electrolyte?
(ii) Name the electrode, from which aluminium is collected

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Question 6 (2018)
aluminum from which the metal is extracted.
(i) Name the most common ore of the metal
Write the chemical formula of the ore.
(ii) Name the process by which impure ore of alunminum gets purified by using
concentrated solution of an alkali.

(ii) Write the cquation for the formation of aluminum at the cathode during the
electrolysis of alumina.

Question 7(2017)
Answer the following questions with respect tothe electrolytic process inthe extraction of
aluminum [2]

() Identify the components of the electrolyte other than pure alumina and the role played
by each.
(ii) Explain why powdered coke is sprinkled over the electrolytic mixture.
Question 8 (2016)

(a) (i) Name the solution used to react with Bauxite as a first step in obtaining pure

aluminum oxide, in the Baeyer's process. [1]

(ii) Write the equation for the reaction where the aluminum oxide for the
electrolytic extraction of aluminum is obtained by heating aluminum
hydroxide. [1]
(iii) Name the compound added to pure alumina to lower the fusion temperature
during the electrolytic reduction of alumina. [1]
(iv) Write the equation for the reaction that occurs at the cathode during the
extraction of aluminum by electrolysis.
(v) Explain why it is preferable to use a number of graphite electrodes as anode
instead of a single electrode, during the above electrolysis.

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Question 9 (2015)
a) For each of the substances listed below, describe the role
played in the extraction of
aluminium.
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i) Cryolite
ii) Sodium hydroxide
ii)Graphite
b) Explain why:
In the electrolysis of alumina using the Hall Heroult's Process the electrolyte is
covered with powdered coke.

Question 10(2014 and 2013)

a) Name the following (2]
i. Compound added to lower the fusion temperature of electrolytic bath in the extraction
of aluminium: cryolite
ii. Ametal present incryolite other than sodium- Aluminium

b) The following questions relate to the extraction of aluminium byelectrolysis: (3)

i) Name the other aluminium containing compound added to alumina and state its
significance.
ii) Give the equation for the reaction that takes place at the cathode.
iii) Explain why is it necessary to renew the anode periodically.

Question 11 (2012)

c) The following questions are relevant to the extraction of Aluminium: 14]

(i) State the reason for addition of caustic alkalito bauxite ore during purification
of bauxite.

(i) Give a balanced chemical equation for the above reaction.

(ii) Along with cryolite and alumina, another substance is added to the electrolyte
mixture. Name the substance and give one reason for the addition.

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