Answer the following questions with respect to the electrolytic proces

1.	Answer the following questions with respect to the electrolytic process in the extraction of aluminum: (i) Identify the components of the electrolyte other than pure alumina and the role played by each.(ii) Explain why powdered coke is sprinkled over the electrolytic mixture.
Answer» (i) Alumina (Al₂O₃): It is the main compound yielding aluminium. Cryolite (Na₃AlF₆): It acts as a solvent and lower the fusion temperature from 2050°C to 950°C. Fluorspar (CaF₂) : It acts as a solvent and increases the conductivity of electrolytic mixture. (ii) Layer of powdered coke is sprinkled over the surface of the electrolytic mixture to prevent the heat loss by radiation and prevents carbon anode from burning in air

Answer the following questions with respect to the electrolytic process in the extraction of aluminum: (i) Identify the components of the electrolyte other than pure alumina and the role played by each.(ii) Explain why powdered coke is sprinkled over the electrolytic mixture.

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(i) Alumina (Al₂O₃): It is the main compound yielding aluminium.

Cryolite (Na₃AlF₆): It acts as a solvent and lower the fusion temperature from 2050°C to 950°C.

Fluorspar (CaF₂) : It acts as a solvent and increases the conductivity of electrolytic mixture.

(ii) Layer of powdered coke is sprinkled over the surface of the electrolytic mixture to prevent the heat loss by radiation and prevents carbon anode from burning in air

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Answer the following questions with respect to the electrolytic process in the extraction of aluminum: (i) Identify the components of the electrolyte other than pure alumina and the role played by each.(ii) Explain why powdered coke is sprinkled over the electrolytic mixture.

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