Question
How are $Na , Mg$ and Al are obtained from electrolysis?

Answer

Sodium and Magnesium are obtained by electrolysis of their molten chlorides and aluminium is obtained by electrolysis of aluminium oxide in presence of cryolite $\left( Na _3 AlF _6\right)$.

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