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Compound X and aluminium are used to join railway tracks. a) Identify compound X. b) Name the reaction. c) Write down its reactions.

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Answered by KunalTheGreat
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a)Identify the compound:

The compound is Iron(III)oxide.

b)Name the reaction:

The reaction is a thermite reaction.

The thermite reaction is the reaction between the iron(III)oxide and aluminium. This reaction produces a lot of heat that melts the iron to form molten iron that is used as the fuse to join the rails.

c)The balanced reaction is as follows:
 
              2Al  + Fe2O3   -------->  Al2O3 + 2Fe 

KunalTheGreat: np
Answered by harshu291
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iron oxide with aluminium is used
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