Carbon dioxide produced in the extraction of aluminum from bauxite may contribute to the acidification of water.
The extraction of aluminum from bauxite occurs in two steps.
Bauxite is first purified to produce alumina. Aluminum is then obtained from alumina by electrolysis. During the electrolytic process, carbon dioxide is produced at the anodes. This carbon dioxide dissolves in water to form carbonic acid resulting un the acidification of water.
In conclusion, the extraction of aluminum is from the ore bauxite.
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