Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.8 - Energy in Chemical Reactions - Challenge Questions - Page 250: 7.105b

Answer

This is a combination reaction.

Work Step by Step

In a combination reaction, two compounds/elements are combined to form a single product. And the pattern for that type of reaction is: "A + B $--\gt$ AB" For: $4Al(s) + 3O_2(g) --\gt 2Al_2O_3(s)$, A is $Al$, and B is $O_2$.
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