Iron metal reacts with oxygen gas to form rust, iron (III) oxide. Which of the following correctly shows the balanced equation for this reaction?

5 answers

2Fe + 3O2 --> 2Fe2O3
double replacement
2FE+3O2=2FE+2O3 so=2FE2O3
4FE(s)+3O(,2) (g) => 2Fe (,2) O (,3) (s).
Ps the ones with a comma and in parentheses are exponents that go on the bottom
4Fe + 3O2 --> 2FeO3