Answer to Question #72403 in General Chemistry for Chloe Lozano

Question

The equation for the generation of rust is 4Fe (s) + 3O2 (g) → 2Fe2O3 (s). This is an example of which type of chemical reaction?

A. combination
B. complete combustion
C. decomposition
D. formation
E. None of the Above

Answer 1

This is an example of combination. Combination reactions are reactions in which molecules of one complex substance are formed from molecules of two or more simple or complex substances.