4(i)
The following questions relate to the extraction of Aluminium by electrolysis.
(a) Name the other aluminum containing compound added to alumina.
(b) Give a balanced equation for the reaction that takes place at the cathode.
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(a) The compound is cryolite [Na3AlF6].
(b) 2Al3+ + 6e- ⟶ 2Al