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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 3] Reference code 19M.3.hl.TZ2.a
Level hl Paper 3 Time zone TZ2
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19M.3.hl.TZ2.a

Metals are extracted from their ores by several methods, including electrolysis and reduction with carbon.

Determine the mass of aluminium, in g, that could be extracted from an appropriate solution by a charge of 48 250 C. Use sections 2 and 6 of the data booklet.

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moles of electrons «= 48250  C 96500  C mo l − 1 » = 0.5000 «mol»   [✔]

moles of aluminium «= 0.5000  mol 3 » = 0.1667 «mol»  [✔]

mass of aluminium «= 26.98 g mol–1 × 0.1667 mol» = 4.50 «g»  [✔]

 

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