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Write the equation for the reaction of iron and oxygen.
Label the oxidizing reagent, the reducing agent, the reduced element, and the oxidized element.
9 years ago

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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.
9 years ago

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