Give the correct balanced equation for the single replacement reaction of magnesium with aluminum oxide.

Question

Responses
A Mg + AlO → MgO + AlMg + AlO → MgO + Al
B Mg + Al2O3 → MgO + AlMg + Al 2 O 3 → MgO + Al
C 3Mg + Al2O3 → 3MgO + 2Al3Mg + Al 2 O 3 → 3MgO + 2Al
D Mg + Al2O3 → MgO3 + Al2Mg + Al 2 O 3 → MgO 3 + Al 2

Answer 1

The correct balanced equation for the single replacement reaction of magnesium with aluminum oxide (Al2O3) is option C:

\[ 3\text{Mg} + \text{Al}_2\text{O}_3 \rightarrow 3\text{MgO} + 2\text{Al} \]

In this reaction, magnesium displaces aluminum from aluminum oxide, producing magnesium oxide (MgO) and aluminum (Al). Therefore, option C accurately reflects the stoichiometry of the reaction.