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THERMITE!!!!

0:57Practical demonstrationIntroductory

This Short demonstrates the thermite redox reaction between aluminium and iron oxide and highlights its intense energy release.

Redox fundamentalsEnergy changes & enthalpyDemonstrations & data interpretationShort videoRedoxOxidationReductionEnthalpy changeExothermic

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • identify the thermite reaction as redox
  • describe the transfer of oxygen and the large energy release

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 2, Area of Study 1Redox (electron transfer) reactions