Question
Chemistry Question on Electrolysis
Most electropositive metals are obtained from their ores by
A
autoreduction
B
smelting with carbon
C
electrolysis of fused salts
D
thermal decomposition
Answer
electrolysis of fused salts
Explanation
Solution
High electropositive metals such as alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, etc. are extracted by electrolysis of their ionic salts in fused state.