The discussion focuses on calculating the percent by mass of FeO in a 5.430-g mixture of FeO and Fe3O4 after reacting with excess oxygen to yield 5.779 g of Fe2O3. The balanced chemical equations for the reactions are essential for determining the stoichiometry involved. Participants emphasize the importance of writing two balanced equations to accurately represent the reactions of both FeO and Fe3O4 with oxygen. The final calculations reveal the mass percentage of FeO in the original mixture.
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cdotter said:You can start by writing a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.