In the production of the metal by an electrolysis process,which of the following is the most costly in terms of amount of electricity required per ton of metal produced from its salt?
A)Na
B)Mg
C)Cu
D)Ba
E)Al

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The production of aluminum by an electrolysis process is the most costly in terms of the amount of electricity required per ton of metal produced from its salt (alumina). This is because the extraction of aluminum involves breaking strong chemical bonds, which requires a large amount of energy.

In the Production of the Metal by an Electrolysis Process,which