The thermite reaction is used in welding applications and chemistry demonstrations because it releases a tremendous amount of energy.Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding this reaction? 8 Al(s)+ 3 Fe₃O₄(s)$\to$9 Fe(s)+ 4 Al₂O₃(s)

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The thermite reaction involves the oxidation of aluminum and reduction of iron. The oxidation number of aluminum changes from 0 to +3, and aluminum is the reducing agent in the reaction. However, a total of 24 electrons are not transferred from the aluminum atoms to the oxygen atoms. The electrons are transferred from the aluminum atoms to the iron atoms, resulting in the formation of metallic iron and aluminum oxide. Therefore, statement E is incorrect.

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