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प्रश्न
Answer the following question with respect by hydrogen : Identify the components of the electrolyte other than pure alumina and the role played by each.
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उत्तर
Components of electrolyte: Cryolite and fluorspar
Role played by each electrolyte is given below:
- Cryolite lowers the fusion temperature from 2050°C to 950°C and enhances conductivity.
- Fluorspar andcryolite act as a solvent for the electrolytic mixture and increase conductivity.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give appropriate scientific reasons for Zinc oxide can be reduced to zinc metal by using
carbon, but aluminium oxide cannot be reduced by a reducing agent
How is the following metallic oxide reduced? Write equations:
Iron (ll) oxide
Explain with reason:
In the electrolytic reduction of alumina, the graphite anode is gradually consumed.
For the reaction of a metal oxide. Suggest a reducing agent other than carbon
what is the function of cryolite in the extraction of aluminium, other than acting as a solvent for bauxite?
Name a non-metallic element which is a liquid at ordinary temperatures
What is the type of bonding expected in a metallic chloride?
Answer the following question with respect by hydrogen :
Explain why powdered coke is sprinkled over than electrolytic mixture.
- A to F below relate to the source and extraction of either zinc or aluminium:
- Bauxite
- Coke
- Cryolite
- Froth floatation
- Sodium hydroxide solution
- Zinc blende
- Write down the three letters each from the above list which are relevant to
- Zinc
- Aluminium
- Fill in the blanks using the most appropriate words from A to F.
- The ore from which aluminium is extracted must first be treated with ………………. so that pure aluminium oxide can be obtained.
- Pure aluminium oxide is dissolved in ….. to make a conducting solution.
iii. Write the formula of cryolite.
The following sketch represents the electroplating of an Iron cup with Nickel metal.
Study the diagram and answer the following questions:
- During electroplating, the iron cup is placed at the cathode. Why?
- Name the ion that must be present in the electrolyte.
- State one condition that is necessary to ensure that the deposit is smooth, firm and even.
- Write the reaction taking place at the cathode.
- What change would you observe at the anode?
