A thermite reaction was used historically to weld. In the reaction, solid aluminium and solid iron(III) oxide are ignited by high temperatures to produce aluminium oxide and iron. 2 Al(s) + Fe2O3(s) → 2 Fe(s) + Al2O3(s) If 58.3 g of aluminium is used in the reaction, how many moles of aluminium oxide are produced? Record only your final answer rounded to the correct number of significant digits

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A thermite reaction was used historically to weld. In the reaction, solid aluminium and solid iron(III) oxide are ignited by high temperatures to produce aluminium oxide and iron.

2 Al(s) + Fe2O3(s) → 2 Fe(s) + Al2O3(s)

If 58.3 g of aluminium is used in the reaction, how many moles of aluminium oxide are produced?

Record only your final answer rounded to the correct number of significant digits

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