Question

Which is the next logical step in balancing the given equation?
3CO(g) + Fe2O3(s) Fe(s) + 3CO2(g)
A.Place the coefficient 2 in front of iron(III) oxide.
B.Place the coefficient 2 in front of iron(III) oxide.
C.Place the coefficient 2 in front of elemental iron.
D.Replace the coefficient 3 in carbon monoxide with 6.

Answer 1

let's check the number of carbons on both sides
left: 3
right: 3 so carbon is balanced

next oxygen:
left:6
right: 6

Iron
left: 2
right: 1, so what should you do on the right side to make Iron 2?

Answer 2

and btw, you should post this in the chemistry section, but you are new so it's okay (^_^)
welcome to openstudy !

Answer 3

Put a coefficient in front of Iron lol and yeah this is my second time being on

Answer 4

C.Place the coefficient 2 in front of elemental iron.

Answer 5

2*

Answer 6

yes, that's right ^_^