Interpretation:
The equation for the reaction between nitric acid (from acid rain) and iron which forms iron (III) nitrate and gaseous products should be determined.
Concept introduction:
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A balanced chemical equation is an equation that contains same number of atoms on both sides of the reaction i.e. on reactant side as well as on product side. For example:
The balanced chemical reaction of formation of oxide of iron is as follows:
Reactants Products
Here, number of iron atoms is 4 on reactant as well as product side and number of oxygen atoms is also 4 on both sides. Hence, the equation is completely balanced
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