Write the complete balanced equation for the reaction between aluminum metal (Al) and oxygen gas (O2). You do not need to make the subscripts smaller; just write them out as regular numbers. For example: O2.

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Zack Arnold

26 February, 17:34

Write the complete balanced equation for the reaction between aluminum metal (Al) and oxygen gas (O2). You do not need to make the subscripts smaller; just write them out as regular numbers. For example: O2.

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Mack · Answer 1

The reaction between aluminum metal (Al) and oxygen gas (O2) will yield a product called aluminum oxide with the chemical formula, Al2O3. The reaction is shown below,

Al + O2 - - - > Al2O3

We need to multiply Al by 2 and O2 by 3/2. To eliminate the fraction, multiply both sides of the chemical reaction by 2. These operations give a final answer of,

4Al + 3O2 - - - > 2Al2O3