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The non-metal ions lose electrons to the anode (this is called oxidation) and are discharged as non-metal atoms which often combine to form molecules. In this way, elements that are present in ionic compounds can be separated by electrolysis. This method is used for the extraction of some metals from their ore.See for example lead bromide, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium chloride and zinc chloride.he non-metal ions lose electrons to the anode (this is called oxidation) and are discharged as non-metal atoms which often combine to form molecules. In this way, elements that are present in ionic compounds can be separated by electrolysis. This method is used for the extraction of some metals from their ore.
Extraction of aluminium. Aluminium is extracted from it's ore by electrolysis. The electrolyte has to be molten ore, if a solution was used (as in the extraction of copper) hydrogen gas would be produced instead of the pure metal.The next problem lies in that aluminium ore, bauxite, has a very high melting point-over 2000 degrees Celsius!luminium is extracted from it's ore by electrolysis. The electrolyte has to be molten ore, if a solution was used (as in the extraction of copper) hydrogen gas would be produced instead of the pure metal.