The highly exothermic thermite reaction, in which aluminum reduces iron(III) oxide to elemental iron, has been used by railroad repair crews to weld rails together. 2Al(s) + Fe₂O₃(s) → 2Fe(s) + Al₂O₃(s) heat of reaction = −847.6 kJ/mol What mass of iron is formed if 725 kJ of heat are released?

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The Answer of The highly exothermic thermite reaction, in which aluminum reduces iron(III) oxide to elemental iron, has been used by railroad repair crews to weld rails together. 2Al(s) + Fe₂O₃(s) → 2Fe(s) + Al₂O₃(s) heat of reaction = −847.6 kJ/mol What mass of iron is formed if 725 kJ of heat are released?

The Highly Exothermic Thermite Reaction, in Which Aluminum Reduces Iron(III)