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A metal 'M' has the electronic configuration 2, 8, 3 - and occurs in nature as `M_2O_3 2H_2O`. It is more reactive than Zinc. Answer the following question:
Write a chemical equation illustrating the use of this metal for joining cracked railway lines.

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To answer the question regarding the use of metal 'M' for joining cracked railway lines, we need to follow a series of steps to derive the chemical equation. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Metal:** - The electronic configuration given is 2, 8, 3. This indicates that the metal has 13 electrons. - The atomic number of the metal is therefore 13, which corresponds to Aluminum (Al). ...
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