ok so here it is. In an aluminium smelter,aluminium metal is extracted from bauxite,a hydrated aluminium oxide, via an electrolytic process.
1. write down the energy conversion that takes place in an electrolytic cell.
2.write down the equation for the half-reaction responsible for the formation of aluminum metal in a smelter.
3. Explain in terms of the relative strength of oxidizing agents why the electrolytic production of aluminum requires more electrical energy than that of iron or copper.
4Name 2 advantages that the use of aluminium has over that of iron.
I'd really appreciate the help!
1. write down the energy conversion that takes place in an electrolytic cell.
2.write down the equation for the half-reaction responsible for the formation of aluminum metal in a smelter.
3. Explain in terms of the relative strength of oxidizing agents why the electrolytic production of aluminum requires more electrical energy than that of iron or copper.
4Name 2 advantages that the use of aluminium has over that of iron.
I'd really appreciate the help!