Question

Why is the equation: 4Fe+ 3O2 → 2Fe2O unbalanced for rust?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Because two sides don't have an equal number of O atoms. The left side has 6 O atoms (3*2) while the right side has only 1 O atom. to balance the equation, you need an equal number of atoms on both sides.