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In fused salt electrolysis, the electrolyte in which the metal is dissolved is what?
AAn aqueous alkali
BA molten salt
CA dilute acid
DA solid oxide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A molten salt
The valuable metal is dissolved in a molten salt that acts as electrolyte and the metal collects at the cathode.
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