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a) Cryolite is added during the electrolysis of alumina.
b) Carbon rod is replaced from time to time while producing aluminium,

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a) decrease melting point, increase electrical conductivity.
b) Oxygen liberated at the anode react with carbon rod to form `CO_2`
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