redoxirreversible
Thermite reaction
Fe2O3 + 2 Al -> Al2O3 + 2 Fe
Fe2O3 + 2 Al -> Al2O3 + 2 Fe
Reactants: Fe2O3 + AlProducts: Al2O3 + Fe
Conditions: high temp
| Element | Reactants | Products | Balanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fe | 2 | 2 | ✓ |
| O | 3 | 3 | ✓ |
| Al | 2 | 2 | ✓ |
Observable changes
Observable changes as per reaction type — gas evolution, precipitate, color change, or temperature change.
Particle interpretation
Particle view: atoms rearrange, bonds break and form, conserving atoms and charge.
Stoichiometry
Stoichiometric ratios from balanced coefficients.
Safety
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