In the chemical reaction #4Fe+3O_2 -> 2Fe_2O_3#, which elements are oxidized?
1 Answer
Jun 23, 2018
Well
Explanation:
And we could represent this by half-equations....CLEARLY iron metal is oxidized....
And meanwhile, the potent OXIDANT, dioxygen gas is reduced to
WE add
And finally....
Rust prevention is a very big deal....teams of corrosion engineers assess the degree of rust in bridges and office-blocks, and attempt to control the oxidation....