Answer to Question #138647 in General Chemistry for Jeanly

Question

Thermite welding is an exothermic reaction, which produces molten iron that permanently binds metals as cools. The process does not require heat or electricity. Aluminum powder is simply mixed with ferric oxide powder. The reaction is accompanied by a release of heat, and produces aluminum oxide and molten iron Write the balanced equation for the reaction.

Answer 1

8 Al + 3 Fe₃O₄ =6 Fe + 4Al₂O₃ + Q