Predict conditions under which Al might be expected to reduce MgO.

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Predict conditions under which Al might be expected to reduce MgO.

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answered Dec 22, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 22
selected Dec 22, 2017 by sforrest072
 
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Above 1350°C, the standard Gibbs free energy of formation of Al2O3 from Al is less than that of MgO from Mg. Therefore, above 1350°C, Al can reduce MgO.

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