Question
Read the passage below and answer the following questions:
Electrolytic reduction is a type of electrolysis in which an electric current is passed through a molten or dissolved ionic substance, generating chemical reactions between the electrodes and the decomposition of the components. Electrolytic reduction is used to produce certain metals such as K , Na, and Al . The electrolytic reduction can be made in a molten state only. Alumina melts at higher temperature, so it is not easy to collect it. This difficulty was removed by adding cryolite to alumina as a solvent to obtain the globules of aluminium.

 Q.1. Aluminium melts at what temperature?
(a) $1280^{\circ} C$    (b) $2050^{\circ} C$    (c) $2040^{\circ} C$    (d) $1850^{\circ} C$
 Q.2. Which scientist revolutionised the aluminium industry?
(a) Heroult    (b) Baeyer    (c) Hoope    (d) Hall

Answer

1. B. $2050^{\circ} C$
Explanation: Aluminium is a strong metal and has a high melting point of $2050^{\circ} C$.
2. D. Hall
Explanation: Hall worked in the development of aluminium extraction.

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