Which is the properly balanced equation for the process in which iron oxide (Fe2O3) and carbon monoxide (CO) react to produce iron (Fe) and carbon dioxide (CO2) gas?

A.
Fe2O3 + CO → Fe + CO2

B.
Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2

C.
2Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2

D.
3Fe2O3 + CO → 3Fe + 2CO2

Question

Which is the properly balanced equation for the process in which iron oxide (Fe2O3) and carbon monoxide (CO) react to produce iron (Fe) and carbon dioxide (CO2) gas?
 
 A.
Fe2O3 + CO → Fe + CO2
 
 B.
Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2
 
 C.
2Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2
 
 D.
3Fe2O3 + CO → 3Fe + 2CO2

anonymous · Answer

A balanced equation has equal numbers of each type of atom on each side of the equation.
Can you try it?

anonymous · Answer

Is it C or D?