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प्रश्न
what is the function of cryolite in the extraction of aluminium, other than acting as a solvent for bauxite?
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उत्तर
Cryolite is used in the electrolysis of alumina. The function of cryolite is to
(i) Reduce melting point of alumina
(ii) Make molten alumina a good conductor of electricity.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the following by selecting the correct option from the choices given:
The metal whose oxide, which is amphoteric, is reduced to metal by carbon reduction ____________. (Fe/Mg/Pb/Al)
How is the following metallic oxide reduced? Write the equation:
Zinc oxide
Explain with reason:
In the electrolytic reduction of alumina, the graphite anode is gradually consumed.
Give the chemical name and formula of ‘cryolite’.
Name a non-metallic element which forms acidic and neutral oxides
Name a non-metallic element which has a metallic lustre
In order to obtain one tone of aluminium, the following inputs are required:
4 tones of bauxite, 150 Kg of sodium hydroxide and 600 Kg of graphite.
The aluminium compound in bauxite is aluminium oxide and the main impurity is iron (II) oxide. Aluminium is obtained by the electrolysis of aluminium oxide dissolved in cryolite.
(i) Write the formula of cryolite.
(ii) Write down the word which correctly completes the following sentence.
"By dissolving aluminium oxide in cryolite, a ______ (conducting / non- conducting) solution is produced.
(iii) Why so much graphite required for this electrolytic process.
(iv) Write the equation for the reaction which takes place at cathode.
Answer the following question with respect by hydrogen :
Explain why powdered coke is sprinkled over than electrolytic mixture.
Complete the following by selecting the correct option from the choices given :
The diavalent metal whose oxide is reduced to metal by electrolysis of its fused salt is ________
Give the equation for the reduction of Zinc oxide.
