Aluminuim oxide electrolysis Molten aluminium oxide is created by dissolving the aluminium in molten cryolite. This forms the electrolyte, through which electricity can pass. An electric current is passed through the electrolyte. This causes the aluminium oxide to split into aluminium and oxygen. Alumin...
Here is what happens during electrolysis: Electrolysis is the process by which ionic substances are decomposed (broken down) into simpler substances when an electric current is passed through them. It can only happen in an Ionic Solution which is dissolved in water or molten Here is what happens...