Question

when ferric oxide is heated with aluminum ,it gives aluminum oxide and iron.
•what type of reaction is this?
•write balanced equation....
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Answer 1

1 The reaction between iron(III) oxide and aluminum produces aluminum oxide and iron. The chemical equation of the reaction is: This reaction is known as a thermite reaction and is highly exothermic. The large amount of heat released is enough to melt oxygen and aluminum.

2 3 fe3o2+4Al======>2Al2o3+6fe