Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Electricity And Chemistry (Section 2 - No. 14)

What is the function of the carbon lining in the steel electrolysis cell used to extract aluminium?
To act as the anode.
To act as the cathode.
To dissolve the aluminium oxide.
To prevent the reaction with oxygen.

Explanation

The carbon lining acts as the cathode.

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