Answer to Question #286414 in Inorganic Chemistry for Ange

Question

1. Aluminum oxide, Al2O3, is decomposed to produce solid aluminum metal and oxygen gas. 
2. Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction. 

(2 marks - K)

1. How many grams of aluminum metal can be produced from 100.0 g of Al2O3?

(6 marks - TI)

Answer 1

The balanced equation is:

4Al(s) + 3O2(g) → 2Al2O3(s)