What type of reaction is $4 A l + 3 O_{2} \to A l_{2} O$ $4Al + 3O_2 ->Al_2O$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2017-02-24T21:54:33

An incorrectly balanced one............

$4 A l (s) + 3 O_{2} (g) \to 2 A l_{2} O_{3} (g)$ $4Al(s) + 3O_2(g) rarr 2Al_2O_3(g)$

This is a redox reaction, and represents the oxidation of aluminum metal by dioxygen gas to give alumina.

What type of reaction is 4Al+3O2→Al2O4Al + 3O_2 ->Al_2O?