Question

What is the chemical equation for when iron reacts with steam?

Answer 1

Answer:

3Fe(s) + 4H₂O(g) steam -------> Fe₃O₄ (s) + 4H₂(g)

Explanation:

When a metal reacts with steam then the products formed are metal oxide and hydrogen gas.

Metal + steam --------> Metal oxide + Hydrogen

When red hot iron reacts with steam to form iron(II,III) oxide and hydrogen.

3Fe(s) + 4H₂O(g) steam -------> Fe₃O₄ (s) + 4H₂(g)