Thermite Reaction Flashcards
1
Q
What is the word equation for a thermite reaction
A
Aluminium+iron oxide->iron+aluminium oxide
2
Q
How is the thermite reaction used to weld railway tracks together?
A
Molten iron is produced which can be used to connect two pieces of track together
3
Q
Why is the thermite reaction method not used on an industrial scale?
A
Dangerous and produces lots of heat and sparks
