What is the product formed when Fe2O3 is reduced by carbon monoxide?
Correct Answer: Fe (iron)
- Step 1: Identify the chemical formula of iron(III) oxide, which is Fe2O3.
- Step 2: Understand that reduction means removing oxygen from a compound.
- Step 3: Recognize that carbon monoxide (CO) can act as a reducing agent.
- Step 4: Write the chemical reaction: Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2.
- Step 5: Observe that the products of the reaction are iron (Fe) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
- Step 6: Conclude that the main product formed is iron (Fe).
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