CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 9.6.3 Main Ore of Aluminium Is Bauxite and Questions

Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to identify aluminium ore and explain how aluminium is extracted from it.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • identify bauxite as the main ore of aluminium
  • state that bauxite mainly contains aluminium oxide
  • describe electrolysis as the extraction process for aluminium
  • distinguish aluminium extraction from carbon reduction of less reactive metal ores

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 9.6.3 Main Ore of Aluminium Is Bauxite and Questions question 1

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Which statement about the extraction of metals is correct?

A

Aluminium is extracted from the ore bauxite by electrolysis.

B

Aluminium is extracted from the ore hematite by electrolysis.

C

Iron is extracted from the ore bauxite by electrolysis.

D

Iron is extracted from the ore hematite by electrolysis.

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