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Extraction of Aluminium

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Aluminium Extraction Process

Bauxite is the primary ore of aluminium. The extraction of aluminium from bauxite is done through electrolysis.

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    State the primary ore of aluminium.

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Electrolysis Process

The process of extracting aluminium involves electrolysis, where an electric current is passed through a molten mixture of bauxite and cryolite.

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    Identify the process used to extract aluminium from bauxite.

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