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When iron reactions with oxygen to form rust, the iron atoms, Fe reacts with the oxygen atoms, O2 to create iron (III) oxide, Fe2O3.
4Fe + 3O2 -----> 2Fe2O3
Or
2Fe + 3/2O2 -----> Fe2O3
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoIron metal reacts in moist air by oxidation to give a hydrated iron oxide. This does not protect the iron surface to further reaction since it flakes off, exposing more iron metal to oxidation. This process is called rusting and is familiar to any car owner. Finely divided iron powder is pyrophoric, making it a fire risk.
On heating with oxygen, O2, the result is formation of the iron oxides Fe2O3 and Fe3O4.
4Fe(s) + 3O
2
(g) → 2Fe
2
O
3
(s)
3Fe(s) + 2O
2
(g) → Fe
3
O
4
(s)
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∙ 11y agoIn that reaction, each iron atom loses three electrons.
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∙ 11y agoTwo in the ionic compound FeO, as oxygen accepts two electrons into it's valance shell.
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∙ 6y agoIron lose 3 electrons.
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