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:

C: \( 3 \text{Mg} + \text{Al}_2\text{O}_3 \rightarrow 3 \text{MgO} + 2 \text{Al} \)

This represents the reaction where three magnesium atoms displace aluminum from aluminum oxide, producing magnesium oxide and aluminum as products.