Question

In alumino thermite process which of the
following is reduced :
(a) Aluminium (b) Oxide
(c) Sulphide (d) Carbonate

Answer 1

Answer:

Aluminium is reduced

Al2O3 + 2Fe --} Fe2O3 + 2Al

Answer 2

(b) Oxide

Explanation:

The Alumino Thermite Process is also known as the Goldschmidt Process. It is the method of obtaining liquid metal by the reduction of its oxide with aluminium powder. Aluminium acts as the reducing agent. The mixture when ignited with magnesium ribbon at very high temperature like 3000 degree Celcius, will produce iron and aluminium oxide.

Option B is the answer.