The Hall-H´eroult process is a widely used method for extracting aluminum from its oxide. Graphite not only provides a surface for the reaction but also helps reduce \(Al_2O_3\)
In the Hall-H´eroult process, aluminum oxide \((Al_2O_3)\) is electrolyzed to produce aluminum. Graphite serves as the anode material, where oxygen gas is released, while the cathode is where aluminum is deposited. Graphite also acts as a reducing agent in the process by reacting with oxygen. Thus, the correct answer is option (2) .
Let one focus of the hyperbola $ \frac{x^2}{a^2} - \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1 $ be at $ (\sqrt{10}, 0) $, and the corresponding directrix be $ x = \frac{\sqrt{10}}{2} $. If $ e $ and $ l $ are the eccentricity and the latus rectum respectively, then $ 9(e^2 + l) $ is equal to:
The largest $ n \in \mathbb{N} $ such that $ 3^n $ divides 50! is: