Question

Write a chemical equation for reaction of iron oxide with aluminum to form aluminium oxide and iron.Balance the equation
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Answer 1

Answer:

2Al(s)+Fe2O3(s)→Al2O3(s)+2Fe(l)+heat.

Explanation:

This is a displacement reaction as aluminium displaces iron in iron(III)oxide to form aluminium oxide. Also it is a redox reaction as both oxidation of aluminium and reduction of iron is taking place.

The equation can be written as: 2Al(s)+Fe2O3(s)→Al2O3(s)+2Fe(l)+heat.