Chemistry
State the property of the metal being utilised in the following:
| Use of metal | Property |
|---|---|
| Zinc in galvanisation | |
| Aluminium in thermite welding |
Related Questions
Describe the role played in the extraction of aluminium by each of the substances listed.
- Cryolite
- Sodium hydroxide
- Graphite
Write the chemical formula of one main ore of iron and aluminium.
The following questions are relevant to the extraction of Aluminium :
(i) State the reason for addition of caustic alkali to bauxite ore during purification of bauxite.
(ii) Give a balanced chemical equation for the above reaction.
(iii) Along with cryolite and alumina, another substance is added to the electrolyte mixture. Name the substance and give one reason for the addition.
Write the constituents of the electrolyte for the extraction of aluminium.