Chemistry, asked by mishtidoi3361, 1 year ago

Why are metals like sodium, calcium, magnesium and aluminium etc. Obtained by electrolytic reduction?

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Answered by lekhasivakumar23
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They form highly stable oxides.

A lot of energy is required to reduce them, hence heating is not prefered .

They are placed above carbon and hydrogen

in the electrochemical series therefore cannot be reduced by reducing agents.

The only option left is eletrolytic reduction.

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