Balance the following equation. Fe (s) + O2(g) → Fe2O3(s) What is the stoichiometric coefficient for oxygen?
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There are 2 Fe atoms in Fe2O3 on the right side, so we need 2 Fe atoms on the left side. So, we put a 2 in front of Fe: 2Fe (s) + O2(g) → Fe2O3(s) Show more…
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