Question

Which equation is balanced?

O 2Fe +02 → 2Fe2O3
O 3Fe +302 → 3Fe2O3
O 4Fe +302 → 2Fe2O3
O Fe +0₂ Fe₂O3

Answer 1

C) 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3

Step-by-step explanation:

For this question, first you would go through all the options and make sure that there is an equal amount of elements on each side.

For the first option: 2Fe +02 → 2Fe2O3

You have only 2Fe atoms and 2O atoms on your reactant side and 4Fe and 6O atoms on your product side. This is not balanced.

For option b: 3Fe +302 → 3Fe2O3

You have 3Fe and 6O atoms on your reactant side while on your product side you have 6Fe and 6O atoms. This is not balanced.

For option c: 4Fe +302 → 2Fe2O3

You have 4Fe and 6O atoms on your reactant side and 4Fe and 6O atoms on your product side. This is balanced!

For option d: Fe +0₂ → Fe₂O3

You have 1Fe and 2O atoms on your reactant side and 2Fe and 3O atoms on your product side. This is not balanced.

***Remember to multiply the subscript of an element by their coefficient (number in front of molecule) if there is any.