Question

In the welding of railway tracks, a proper proportion of aluminium powder and iron (iii) oxide are made to react with each other at high temperature. Explain the type of reaction involved and also identify the reducing and the oxidizing agents.

Answer 1

(i) Given the formula of iron (III) oxide.
(ii) Reaction between Al and iron (III) oxede.
(iii) Based on the above chemical reaction, predict the type of reactions.
(iv) Identification of oxidizing and reducing agents.