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The thermite reaction, Fe2_2O3_3(s) + 2 Al(s) \longrightarrow 2 Fe(s) + Al2_2O3_3(s), is one of the most exothermic reactions known. The heat released is sufficient to melt the iron product; consequently, the thermite reaction is used to weld metal under the ocean. ΔH\Delta H^{\circ} for the thermite reaction is -851.5 kJ/mole. What is the mass change per mole of Fe2_2O3_3 that accompanies this reaction?

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The default enthalpy change in the process is:

Fe2O3+2Al2Fe+Al2O3,ΔH°=851.5kJ/mol\begin{align*} Fe_2O_3+ 2Al \rightarrow 2Fe + Al_2O_3, \Delta H\degree=-851.5kJ/mol \end{align*}

It is requested to calculate the change in mass of Fe2_2O3_3.

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