Question

What do you understand by thermite reaction? Give one important application of the same.

Answer 1

Reduction of metal oxide to form metal using aluminum as the reducing agent is called thermite reaction. Aluminum is used to join railway tracks or cracked machine parts.

Answer 2

Reaction of metal powder(aluminium) with metal oxide(Iron oxide) to produce metal(Iron) in molten state(3000°C)is called ThermiT Reaction. APPLICATION-used to join railway tracks