Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

The thermite reaction may be used to obtain iron from iron(III) oxide. The equation for this reaction is shown below. $2\text{Al} + \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 \rightarrow 2\text{Fe} + \text{Al}_2\text{O}_3$ Which of the following statements about this reaction are correct?

  • A1 and 3
  • B1 and 4
  • C2 and 3
  • D3 and 4

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