The overall reaction is given as:
\[ \text{Al(s) + NO}_3^-(\text{aq}) + 4 \text{H}^+(\text{aq}) \rightarrow \text{Al}^{3+}(\text{aq}) + \text{NO(g)} + 2 \text{H}_2\text{O(l)} \]
From this, we can deduce the two half-reactions:
- Oxidation: \(\text{Al(s)}
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