Balancing the equation for iron extraction from iron(III) oxide with carbon monoxide

[aek]

Iron is extracted from iron(III)oxide by reaction with carbon monoxide.

i can't seem to get a balanced equation describing this process

HELP !

thnx

aek

 

[dextercioby]

Do the redox on this

$$Fe_{2}O_{3}+CO_{(g)} \rightarrow Fe+CO_{2}\uparrow$$

Daniel.

 

[pack_rat2]

For info on how to do it, see my post on this topic (#8) here:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=51537

 

[aek]

redox on that...
whats a redox?

 

[dextercioby]

Okay.If u don't know,dont worry.I'm sure u'll learn about it.Just balance that equation.

Daniel.