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  • Balanced Chemical Equation: Sodium + Iron(II) Oxide Reaction
    You're asking for the balanced equation for a reaction that doesn't actually occur. Here's why:

    * Sodium is more reactive than iron. Sodium has a higher tendency to lose electrons and form positive ions. This means it will readily displace iron from its compounds.

    The actual reaction:

    Sodium reacts with iron(II) oxide (FeO) to produce sodium oxide (Na₂O) and iron.

    Here's the balanced chemical equation:

    2 Na + FeO → Na₂O + Fe

    Explanation:

    * 2 Na: Two sodium atoms are needed to balance the charge of the oxide ion (O²⁻) in sodium oxide.

    * FeO: One molecule of iron(II) oxide.

    * Na₂O: One molecule of sodium oxide.

    * Fe: One atom of iron.

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