CHEM FOR ENGNRNG SDNTS (EBOOK) W/ACCES
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Chapter 13, Problem 13.72PAE
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The complication arises in the electrolytic refining of aluminum because of the production of oxygen should be determined.
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Refining of aluminum: - Aluminum is extracted from its oxide ore-bauxite through its electrolytic refining process with carbon (graphite) as electrode.
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