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  • Iron and Silver Oxide Reaction: Balanced Equation & Explanation
    Iron will react with silver oxide to produce iron oxide and silver metal. Here's the balanced equation:

    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.

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