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Sketch the electrolysis cell for extracting aluminium.

Important Questions on Making Use of Metals

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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 2
Why do the aluminium ions move to the cathode?
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 2
What happens at the cathode? Give an equation.
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 2
The anode is replaced regularly. Why?
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 3

These terms all describe properties of aluminium. Say what each term means.

a. Malleable.

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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 3

These terms all describe properties of aluminium. Say what each term means.

b. Ductile.

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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 3

These terms all describe properties of aluminium. Say what each term means.

c. Non-toxic.

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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 3

These terms all describe properties of aluminium. Say what each term means.

d. Low density.

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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 14 - Making Use of Metals>Q>Q 3

These terms all describe properties of aluminium. Say what each term means.

e. Resistant to corrosion.