The reaction between metal "x" and Fe2o3 is highly exothermic and is used to join Railway track.
a. Identify metal "x" and name the reaction.
b. Write the chemical equation of its reaction with Fe2o3.Also, identify the substance getting oxidized and reduced.
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x is aluminium
the reaction is known as thermite reaction
the reaction is Fe2O3 (s) + 2 Al (s) → Al2O3 (s) + 2 Fe (s)
aluminium is getting oxidised and iron is getting reduced
the reaction is known as thermite reaction
the reaction is Fe2O3 (s) + 2 Al (s) → Al2O3 (s) + 2 Fe (s)
aluminium is getting oxidised and iron is getting reduced
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