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OpenStudy (studygurl14):

explain why this is formula for formation of rust? 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

@surry99

OpenStudy (anonymous):

although my chem is not so good, but I think this might help http://www.corrosion-doctors.org/Experiments/rust-chemistry.htm

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

Thank you, that does help a bit. Except their final formula is different than mine?

OpenStudy (surry99):

This is an oxidation reduction reaction. Can you see what is oxidized and what is reduced?

OpenStudy (surry99):

try to write in the oxidation numbers for all the elements in the equation

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

the ironis oxidized?

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

iron is

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