The reaction between metal X and Fe2O3 is highly exothermic and is used to join railway tracks. 1) identify the metal X and name the reaction. 2) write the chemical equation of its reaction with fe2O3.
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the chemical equation is
Fe2O3 + 2 All --->2Fe + Al2O3+ heat.
the metal x is Aluminum.
the molten iron is poured between the broken iron pieces to join them. this process is called as aluminothermy or thermite welding.
Fe2O3 + 2 All --->2Fe + Al2O3+ heat.
the metal x is Aluminum.
the molten iron is poured between the broken iron pieces to join them. this process is called as aluminothermy or thermite welding.
kvnmurty:
molten iron is poured or molten Aluminum ?
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1.Metal X is Aluminium .
2.Reaction is ---- Fe2O3+ 2 Al→Al2O3+ 2 Fe
This is also called as thermite reaction.
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