Compound X and aluminum are used to join railway tracks. (a) Identify the compound X (b) Name the reaction (c) Write down its reaction.
Compound X and aluminum are used to join railway tracks. (a) Identify the compound X (b) Name the reaction (c) Write down its reaction.
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(a) X is Fe2O3 i.e., Iron (III) Oxide
(b) The reaction involved is thermite reaction or aluminothermy.
(c) Fe2O3(s) + 2Al(s)→ Al2O3 (s) + 2Fe(s) + Heat
Ferric oxide Aluminium Aluminium Iron Oxide.
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