Moderate 641 likes

Question

In the extraction of aluminium by the process of electrolysis, the fused mixture used contains which of the following along with cryolite and fluorspar?

  1. anhydrous aluminium chloride
  2. aluminium hydroxide
  3. aluminium sulfate
  4. pure alumina
WBBSE Class X Physical Science Metallurgy 01 Mark 2023

Answer

d. pure alumina.

Explanation:

In the extraction of aluminium through electrolysis, the fused mixture used typically contains pure alumina (Al2O3) along with cryolite (Na3AlF6) and sometimes fluorspar (CaF2).

Related Questions

More WBBSE Moderate level questions

1/12
Moderate
735
Q. In the extraction of metal by the process of electrolysis at which electrode does the...
A. The reaction occurs at the cathode during the process of electrolysis. This...
Easy
963
Q. Which of the following is the formula of zine blende, an ore of zinc?
A. b. ZnS Explanation: Zinc blende is the chief ore of zinc, and...
Moderate
594
Q. Why is dehydrated calcium chloride added during the extraction of sodium through electrolysis of sodium...
A. Dehydrated calcium chloride (CaCl2) is added during the electrolysis of sodium chloride...
Easy
779
Q. 2.11.1. An alkaline earth metal (a) Fe 2.11.2. The metal which is present in the...
A. 2.11.1 → (c) Ca 2.11.2 → (a) Fe 2.11.3 → (d) K...
Easy
733
Q. The metal which is extracted through thermal reduction is
A. (c) Fe Explanation Iron (Fe) is extracted by thermal reduction (reduction of...
Easy
955
Q. What reaction occurs at the cathode in the electrolyte method of extraction of aluminium?
A. At the cathode in the electrolyte method of aluminium extraction, aluminium ions...
Moderate
Q. Why does a copper vessel turn green in open air?
A. Copper reacts slowly with moist air containing oxygen, carbon dioxide and water...
Easy
Q. Name the metal which is extracted in thermite process.
A. Iron (Fe) Explanation The thermite process is used to extract or weld...
Easy
Q. Which of the following elements is not present in Duralumin? (a) Al (b) Zn (c)...
A. (b) Zn Explanation Duralumin is an alloy composed mainly of: Aluminium (Al)...
Easy
Q. Which of the following is an ore of Aluminium?
A. (b) Bauxite Explanation Bauxite is the chief ore of aluminium. It mainly...
Easy
986
Q. Match the right column with the left column: 2.11.1. Noble Gas (a) Cs2.11.2. Inver (b)...
A. Left Column Right Column (1) Noble Gas (b) Rn (2) Inver (d)...
Easy
Q. Match the Right Column with the Left Column : 2.2.1 Metal present in German silver
A. Left Column Correct Match 2.2.1 Metal present in German silver (d) Ni...