Question

the reaction of Metal X with ferric oxide is highly exothermic Metal X is obtained from its oxide by electrolytic reduction identify X and write its reaction with ferric oxide​

Answer 1

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.