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When the first electron is removed the remaining electrons are strongly attracted by the nuclear centres
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(a) During the extraction of Aluminium, the oxide of metal is dissolved in Molten cryolite before it is electrolysed. Explain.
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(b) Giving reasons, state two uses of Aluminium metal
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A student was asked to determine the percentage of zinc metal in a mixture of zinc metal and zinc oxide. He reacted the mixture with excess hydrochloric acid and accurately collected the gas evolved, which was then used to calculate the amount of zinc in the mixture.
(a) Name the gas that was evolved
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