6 NH4ClO4 (aq) + 10 Al (s) → 5 Al2O3 (s) + 3 N2 (g) + 6 HCl (aq) + 9 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
10 Al0 - 30 e- → 10 AlIII (oxidation)
6 NV + 30 e- → 6 N0 (reduction)
Al is a reducing agent, NH4ClO4 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- Al2O3
- N2
- HCl – Chlorane , Hydrogen chloride
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid , M , Uriatic acid
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
- H2O – Water, oxidane