Question

The given reaction shows one of the processes to extract the metals like Iron and Manganese.

\[\ce{MnO2(s) + Al(s) -> Mn(l) + Al2O3(s) + Heat}\]

Give the reason why the above reaction is known as a thermite reaction.

Answer 1

The above reaction is known as a thermite reaction, as the reaction is a highly exothermic reaction.

OR

The metal (Mn/Fe) obtained will be in a molten/liquid state.