2 Fe2O3 (s) → 4 Fe (s) + 3 O2 (g)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 FeIII + 12 e- → 4 Fe0 (reduction)
6 O-II - 12 e- → 6 O0 (oxidation)
Fe2O3 is an oxidizing agent, Fe2O3 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- Fe2O3 – Iron(III) oxide
- Other names: Ferric oxide , Hematite , Ferric iron
- Appearance: Red-brown solid ; Reddish brown-to-black crystals or powder ; Reddish-brown solid. [Note: Exposure to fume may occur during the arc-welding of iron.] ; A fine, red powder of ferric oxide. [Note: Usually used in cake form or impregnated in paper or cloth.]
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