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In the reaction Fe2O3 + 2Al → Al2O3 + 2Fe, which substance is oxidised?
Explanation
Explanation
Aluminium gains oxygen to form aluminium oxide, so it is oxidised; simultaneously, iron(III) oxide loses oxygen to form iron, so it is reduced. This is a redox (displacement) reaction, used in the thermite process.
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