Question

What happens when iron react with steam? Also write the chemical equation for the reaction taking place.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Iron reacts with steam to form iron (II, III) oxide and hydrogen gas. This oxide is denoted by the chemical formula Fe3O4 . Following is the chemical equation for the reaction

3Fe (s) + 4H2O (g) →  Fe3O4 (s) + 4H2 (g)