The reaction between metal X and Fe2O3 is higly exothermic and is used to join railway tracks. (a) Identify the metal X and the name of the reaction. (b) Write the chemical equation of its reaction with Fe2O3.
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a) The metal x is Aluminum
b) This is a very popular reaction in Chemistry called Thermite Reaction.
Fe2O3 + 2 Al → 2 Fe + Al2O3
Aluminium reacts with Ferric Oxide releasing a large amount of heat. The reaction is often used to join rail tracks.
b) This is a very popular reaction in Chemistry called Thermite Reaction.
Fe2O3 + 2 Al → 2 Fe + Al2O3
Aluminium reacts with Ferric Oxide releasing a large amount of heat. The reaction is often used to join rail tracks.
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