Balance the Reaction Fe2O3+CO→Fe+CO2

Answer:

• Fe₂O₃+CO→Fe+CO₂ is the given equation.
• To balance the equation, we must take note of the number of atoms on both sides.
• On the reactant side, there are two iron atoms. As a result, on the product side, we must add coefficient 2 before iron.
• On the reactant side, there are four oxygen atoms. As a result, on the product side, we must add a coefficient of 2 before carbon dioxide.
• Fe₂O₃+CO→2Fe+2CO₂ 
• Let’s add coefficient 3 to both sides of the reaction to make the carbon atoms equal.
• Fe₂O₃ +3CO→2Fe+3CO₂