In the Hall-Héroult process for producing aluminum, aluminum is electrolytically reduced from Al2O3 — Electrochemistry Chemistry Question
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In the Hall-Héroult process for producing aluminum, aluminum is electrolytically reduced from Al2O3 dissolved in molten cryolite, Na3AlF6, while a graphite anode is oxidized to CO2. What is the ratio of the mass of Al deposited on the cathode to the mass of C lost from the anode?
A.
1.50:1
B.
2.25:1
C.✓ Correct
3.00:1
D.
3.36:1
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