Fe (s) + HCl (aq) -> HFeCl4 (aq) + H2 (g)
2006-09-10 16:30:41 · 3 answers · asked by asperity 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
First, you need to balance the above equation based on the law of conservation of matter, which implies the number of the same kind of atoms on the left-handside/ reactants are equal to those on the right-handside/ products.
The two oxidation-reduction reactions are: Fe is oxidised to Fe(lll), and H+ is reduced to H2, making sure you balance the number of electrons released and used in each half of the reaction and the correct states of your reactants and products.
2006-09-10 19:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by joh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Balancing an eq is necessary.
2006-09-10 23:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by Haritha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
is it in acidic environment?
2006-09-10 23:44:56 · answer #3 · answered by Natasha B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋