Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Electricity And Chemistry (Section 5 - No. 11)
In the extraction of aluminium, what is the primary function of the carbon anodes?
To prevent aluminum from oxidizing
To provide a source of aluminum ions
To allow for the release of oxygen
To increase the temperature of the electrolyte.
Explanation
Oxide ions are oxidised, and oxygen is released at the anode.
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