The diagram below represents a set-up of an electrolytic cell that can be used in the production of aluminium.

      

The diagram below represents a set-up of an electrolytic cell that can be used in the production of aluminium.
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(a) Give a reason why the electrolytic process is not carried out below 950oC.
(b) Give a reason why the production of aluminium is not carried out using reduction process.

  

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John
(a) Aluminium oxide would solidify hence the ions will not be free to conduct current.

(b) The common reducing agents such as carbon cannot reduce aluminium oxide.
johnmulu answered the question on May 19, 2017 at 12:26


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