Question
Write the equation for the reaction of iron and oxygen.
Label the oxidizing reagent, the reducing agent, the reduced element, and the oxidized element.
Label the oxidizing reagent, the reducing agent, the reduced element, and the oxidized element.
Answers
bobpursley
2Fe + O2 >> 2FeO
Fe loses electrons, it is oxidized, and therefore is a reducing agent.
O gained electrons, so it was reduced, and is the oxidizing agent.
Fe loses electrons, it is oxidized, and therefore is a reducing agent.
O gained electrons, so it was reduced, and is the oxidizing agent.