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A metal X is used extensively in making aeroplane bodies as it is light in weight it is also used in extraction of metals by displacement reaction. The metal obtained during one such displacement is a molten metal as the reaction involved is hightly exothermic. The reaction mentioned above is used in joining railway tracks.

a. Identify the metal X.
b. What is the reaction mentioned above called?
c.Write the chemical reaction for the above reaction.

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a. Aluminium
b. Thermite process
c. `Fe_(2)O_(3)+2Al to Al_(2)O_(3)+2Fe+` Heat.
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