Question

Iron reacts with atmospheric oxygen to form iron oxide or ferric oxide. Look at the chemical equation for this reaction:

Fe + O2 → Fe2O3

This equation is unbalanced. Which of the following is the correct balanced equation for this reaction?

Answer 1

Answer: its 4 3 2

Explanation:i did it and got it right

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Answer 2

4 Fe + 3 O₂ → 2 Fe₂O₃

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's start with the oxygen.

Reactants - 2

Products - 3

What number do 2 and 3 have in common? 6.

Put a 3 in the reactants and a 2 in the products to balance the oxygen.

Fe + 3 O₂ → 2 Fe₂O₃

Now let's look at the iron.

Reactants - 1

Products - 4

Put a 4 in the reactants to balance the iron.

4 Fe + 3 O₂ → 2 Fe₂O₃

The equation is balanced. Hope that helps.