Chemistry
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(a) During the concentration of bauxite ore, aluminium goes in …………… (soluble/insoluble) part because of its …………… (acidic/basic/amphoteric) nature.
(b) In Hoope's process, pure aluminium is collected at the …………… (top/bottom) of the electrolytic cell.
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(a) During the concentration of bauxite ore, aluminium goes in soluble part because of it's amphoteric nature.
(b) In Hoope's process, pure aluminium is collected at the top of the electrolytic cell.
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