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Oxidation-Reduction (Redox)
Reactions
2Fe
2
O
3
(
s
)
4Fe(
s
) + 3O
2
(
g
)
Rusting of iron:
an
oxidation
of Fe
4Fe(
s
) + 3CO
2
(
g
)
2Fe
2
O
3
(
s
) + 3C(
s
)
Manufacture of iron:
a
reduction
of Fe