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Iron oxide reacts with aluminum to give aluminum oxide and iron. What kind of chemical reaction is this? A. combustion B. decomposition C. replacement D. synthesis
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Iron oxide reacts with aluminum to give aluminum oxide and iron. What kind of chemical reaction is this?

A.
combustion
B.
decomposition
C.
replacement
D.
synthesis

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Answer:

thermite reaction

Explanation: The reaction between iron(III) oxide and aluminum produces aluminum oxide and iron. The chemical equation of the reaction is: This reaction is known as a thermite reaction and is highly exothermic. The large amount of heat released is enough to melt oxygen and aluminum.

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