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What is a thermite reaction ? Explain with the help of an equation. State one use of this reaction. Lakhmir Singh Chemistry Class 10 |
| Answer» THERMITE reaction is a reaction in which a metal oxide is reduced by using aluminium as the reducing agent. It is generally exothermic in nature, wherein a large amount of heat is liberated. Due to this heat, the metals produced are in the molten state.Iron ( III) oxide ( FE203) with aluminum to produce Iron and this process is called thermite reaction.The reaction, also called the GOLDSCHMIDT process, is USED for thermite welding, OFTEN used to join rail tracks. | |