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Explain Why : in the Electrolysis of Alumina Using the Hall Heroult'S Process the Electrolyte is Covered with Powdered Coke.

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Explain why : 
In the electrolysis of alumina using the Hall Heroult's Process the electrolyte is covered with powdered coke.

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In the electrolysis of alumina using the Hall-Heroult process, the electrolyte is covered with powdered coke as it.
1. reduces heat loss by radiation.
2. prevents the burning of the anode.

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Chapter 7: Metallurgy - Questions from ICSE Examinations [Page 181]

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Questions from ICSE Examinations | Q 2015. 3. (a) | Page 181
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