Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Electricity And Chemistry (Section 6 - No. 38)

What is the function of a siphon tube in the electrolytic cell used for aluminum extraction?
To supply the current for the electrolysis.
To remove the liquid aluminum metal from the cell.
To introduce oxygen to the process.
To cool the electrolyte.

Explanation

The siphon tube removes the liquid aluminum from the bottom of the cell.

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