2 Fe + 3 Ag₂O → Fe₂O₃ + 6 Ag
Explanation:
* Reactants:
* Iron (Fe) is a solid metal.
* Silver oxide (Ag₂O) is a solid compound.
* Products:
* Iron oxide (Fe₂O₃) is a solid compound (also known as rust).
* Silver (Ag) is a solid metal.
Balancing the Equation:
* We need 2 iron atoms on both sides of the equation.
* We need 3 oxygen atoms on both sides of the equation.
* We need 6 silver atoms on both sides of the equation.
This reaction is an example of a single displacement reaction, where a more reactive metal (iron) displaces a less reactive metal (silver) from its compound.