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1.	In a thermite reaction, a compound of iron reacts with a metal :(i) Name the metal used in this reaction.(ii) After completion of this reaction, a metal is obtained in the molten state. Identify the metal.(iii) Represent this reaction in the form of a balanced chemical equation.(iv) Mention the most common use of this reaction.
Answer» (i) Aluminium (Al) (ii) Iron (Fe) (iii) Fe₂O₃ + 2Al → 2Fe,+ Al₂O₃ + Heat. (iv) Use : To join railway tracks or cracked machine parts.

In a thermite reaction, a compound of iron reacts with a metal :(i) Name the metal used in this reaction.(ii) After completion of this reaction, a metal is obtained in the molten state. Identify the metal.(iii) Represent this reaction in the form of a balanced chemical equation.(iv) Mention the most common use of this reaction.

Answer»

(i) Aluminium (Al)

(ii) Iron (Fe)

(iii) Fe₂O₃ + 2Al → 2Fe,+ Al₂O₃ + Heat.

(iv) Use : To join railway tracks or cracked machine parts.