The Gibbs energy for the decomposition of Al2O3 at 500oC is as follows: 2/3Al2O3→4/3Al+O2;ΔrG=+966 kJ/mol. The potential difference needed for electrolytic reduction of Al2O3 at 500oC is at least:
5.0V
4.5V
3.0V
2.5V
A
2.5V
B
5.0V
C
4.5V
D
3.0V
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The ionic reactions are,
23×(2Al3+)+4e−→43Al
23×(3O2−)→O2+4e−
Thus the number of electrons transferred, n=4
ΔF=−nFe=−4×96500×E
966×103=−4×96500×E
⟹E=−966×1034×96500=−2.5V
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