**Extraction of Aluminum: The Hall-Héroult Process**The extraction of aluminum metal from the aluminum hydroxide in bauxite ore by the Hall-Héroult process is one of the most remarkable success stories of late 19th century practical chemistry, turning aluminum from a rare and precious metal into the cheap commodity it is today. **First Step:**In the first step, aluminum hydroxide reacts to form alumina and water:\[ 2 \text{Al(OH)}_3 (s) \rightarrow \text{Al}_2\text{O}_3 (s) + 3 \text{H}_2\text{O} (g) \]**Second Step:**In the second step, alumina and carbon react to form aluminum and carbon dioxide:\[ 2 \text{Al}_2\text{O}_3 (s) + 3 \text{C} (s) \rightarrow 4 \text{Al} (s) + 3 \text{CO}_2 (g) \]**Task:**Write the net chemical equation for the production of aluminum from aluminum hydroxide and carbon. Be sure your equation is balanced.---**Illustrations:**There are no graphs or diagrams represented in the text. The image contains text and symbols only.**Interactive Elements:**At the bottom of the text appears a blank input box and three buttons, typically used for submitting answers or navigating the Educational website. The first button has an "X" to indicate cancellation, the second has a circular arrow suggesting it is for resetting or reattempting the task, and the third has a question mark for providing help or hints.

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The extraction of aluminum metal from the aluminum hydroxide in bauxite ore by the Hall-Héroult process is one of the most remarkable success stories of late 19th century practical chemistry, turning aluminum from a rare and precious metal into the cheap commodity it is today. In the first step, aluminum hydroxide reacts to form alumina and water: 2 Al(OH)3(s)-Al₂O3(s)+3 H₂O(g) In the second step, alumina and carbon react to form aluminum and carbon dioxide: 2 AL₂O3(s)+3 C(s)-4 Al(s) + 3 CO₂(g) Write the net chemical equation for the production of aluminum from aluminum hydroxide and carbon. Be sure your equation is balanced.

The extraction of aluminum metal from the aluminum hydroxide in bauxite ore by the Hall-Héroult process is one of the most remarkable success stories of late 19th century practical chemistry, turning aluminum from a rare and precious metal into the cheap commodity it is today. In the first step, aluminum hydroxide reacts to form alumina and water: 2 Al(OH)3(s)-Al₂O3(s)+3 H₂O(g) In the second step, alumina and carbon react to form aluminum and carbon dioxide: 2 AL₂O3(s)+3 C(s)-4 Al(s) + 3 CO₂(g) Write the net chemical equation for the production of aluminum from aluminum hydroxide and carbon. Be sure your equation is balanced.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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