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Balancing Equations4Fe+3o2->2fe2o3Is this balanced correctly?What type of reaction is this ?

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Step-by-step explanation:

First part,

4 Fe + 3 O2 => 2 Fe2O3

The reaction above must have the same number of atoms on both sides.

On the left, 4 Fe and 6 O

On the right, 4 Fe and 6 O

Therefore, it is balanced correctly.

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Second part,

Type of reaction:

This reaction is known to be a synthesis reaction o a combination reaction.

The reaction has the form: A + B => AB

Answer:

It is balanced correctly.

A synthesis or combination reaction.

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