Question

explain why Fe+O 2= 2CuO is an unbalanced equation

Answer 1

Correct Question:-

Why Fe+O2➡2FeO is an unbalanced equation?Explain

SOLUTION:-

Given Equation

$\\ \sf{:}\longrightarrow Fe+O_2\longrightarrow 2FeO$

At Reactant side:-

• Fe=1atom
• O2=2atoms

Total:-

$\\ \sf{:}\longrightarrow Fe+O_2=1+2=3atoms$

At Products side:-

• Fe=1atom
• O=1atom

Total

$\\ \sf{:}\longrightarrow 2FeO=2(1+1)=2(2)=4atoms$

Comparing both

$\\ \sf{:}\longrightarrow 3\neq 4$

Hence its an unbalanced equation.

Balanced Equation for Above:-

$\boxed{\sf 2Fe+O_2=2Fe0}$