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Explain why water cannot be used in the electro-chemical cell during the production of aluminum.
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In this process, a metal is oxidized to release electrons, and these electrons are then used to reduce another metal. The metal with the higher reduction potential is reduced, while the metal with the lower reduction potential is oxidized. Show more…
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