When iron oxide becomes iron, a reduction reaction occurs.?

Question

True or False. Thanks!

Answer 1

Yes, a redox reaction occurs. Iron is reduced from +2 to 0 oxidation state. Remember, though, reduction does not occur in isolation. Oxidation must also occur simultaneous, which means that another substance must have been oxidized.

Answer 2

True

Fe goes from +3 ( or +2 ) to 0

2Fe2O3 >> 4 Fe + 3 O2

or

2 FeO >> 2 Fe + O2