The thermite reaction is used to weld massive metal parts

Last updated: 7/10/2022

The thermite reaction is used to weld massive metal parts such as the propellers for large ships. How many kilograms of iron(III) oxide (159.7 g/mol) are needed to generate 1.20 x 10^6 kJ of heat? Fe₂O3(s) + Al(s)→ Al₂O3(s) + 2 Fe(s) ΔH = -848 kJ/mol