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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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
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
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