Question

Iron is extracted from iron ore. Part of the process involves reduction of the ore with carbon monoxide. Iron ore contains iron oxide (`Fe_2O_3`). How would you write a balanced equation for the reaction of iron oxide with carbon monoxide?

Answer 1

`Fe_2O_3(s) +3CO(g) stackrelDeltararr2Fe(l) + 3CO_2(g)`

Explanation:

And this is the effectual chemical reaction of our civilization. If you ever have a chance to tour a blast furnace (and most are in China and India now) do it.....you will feel very small.

And see this old answer.......