Question

What is thermit reaction ? Explain with an example.

Answer 1

Ans:The process of igniting Aluminium and Ferric oxide is called thermite reaction. This is an exothermic reaction. Iron obtained in this process is in molten state.Fe₂O₃ (s) + Al (s) →Al₂O₃ + 2 Fe(l) + HeatThermite reaction used for the welding of rails (joining metals) called as thermite welding.