2 Al + 3 O2 → 2 AlO3
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Al0 - 12 e- → 2 AlVI (oxidation)
6 O0 + 12 e- → 6 O-II (reduction)
Al is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- Al
- O2
Products:
- AlO3
Warning: Unknown compound 'AlO3'