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Unit 2: Metals and their Extraction

Quick questions on Electrolysis and the extraction of aluminium - WJEC GCSE Chemistry (2.3)

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What are unbalanced half equations?
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Match the electrons to the ion charge: Al3+\text{Al}^{3+} needs 3e3e^-.
What is q1?
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State why molten aluminium oxide conducts electricity but solid aluminium oxide does not. [1 mark]
What is q2?
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Write the half equation for the formation of oxygen at the anode. [1 mark]

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