Chemistry · May / June 2021 · Paper 12 · Question 34
Which statement about the preparation and properties of aluminium is correct?
- AAluminium is obtained by heating aluminium oxide with carbon.
- BAluminium is produced at the anode by electrolysis of aluminium oxide dissolved in molten cryolite.
- CAluminium is unreactive as it forms an oxide coating.
- DAluminium is used in overhead electricity cables as it is a good conductor of electricity and has a high density.
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Correct answer: C. Aluminium is unreactive as it forms an oxide coating.
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