The Following Reaction Is Used to Produce Chromium Metal at High

question 38

Essay

The following reaction is used to produce chromium metal at high temperature.
Cr₂O₃(s)+ 2Al(s) $\rarr$ 2Cr(l)+ Al₂O₃(s)
Which element is oxidized and which is reduced?

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Definitions:

Cobalt

A chemical element with symbol Co and atomic number 27, known for its strength and high temperature resistance, often used in alloys and batteries.

Nonmetal Materials

Substances or materials that do not have the characteristics of metals, including aspects such as electrical conductivity, luster, or malleability.

Magnetized

The state of being magnetically charged, having a magnetic field induced or naturally occurring.

Easily Magnetized

Refers to materials that can quickly become magnetized when exposed to a magnetic field and retain the magnetization for a period.