Asked by Michelle Gomez on Oct 01, 2024

How does the equation Fe + O2 → Fe2O3 appear when properly balanced?

A) 4 Fe + 6 O → Fe4O6
B) Fe + O2 → Fe2O3
C) 4 Fe + 3 O2 → 2 Fe2O3
D) 2 Fe + 3 O2 → 2 Fe2O3

Balanced Equation

A chemical equation where the number of atoms for each element, and the total charge, are the same on both the reactants and products sides.

Fe2O3

Iron(III) oxide, a reddish-brown solid also known as rust, used in various applications such as painting and in the synthesis of iron.

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