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The sketch illustrates refining of aluminium by Hoope's process. [reference]

The sketch illustrates refining of aluminium by Hoope's process. Which of A and B is the cathode and which one is the anode? What is the electrolyte in the tank? What material is used for the cathode? Metallurgy, Simplified Chemistry Dalal Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(i) Which of A and B is the cathode and which one is the anode?

(ii) What is the electrolyte in the tank?

(iii) What material is used for the cathode?

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(i) A is cathode and B is anode.

(ii) Mixture of cryolite, BaF2, AlF, CaF2 serves as the electrolyte

(iii) Pure molten aluminium with carbon electrodes serves as the cathode.

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