The reduction of iron(III) oxide to iron during steel-making can be summarized by this sequence of reactions: 2 C(s) + O₂(g) 2 CO (g) K₁ Fe₂O3 (s) + 3 CO(g) 2 Fe (1) + 3 CO₂ (g) K₂ The net reaction is: K 2 Fe₂O3 (s) +6C(s) +30₂ (g) = 4 Fe (1) +6CO₂ (g) Write an equation that gives the overall equilibrium constant K in terms of the equilibrium constants K₁ and K₂. If you need to include any physical constants, be sure you use their standard symbols, which you'll find in the ALEKS Calculator. K = -0 ロ・ロ On olo

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### Reduction of Iron(III) Oxide to Iron during Steel-Making

The transformation of iron(III) oxide into iron during the process of steel-making can be captured by a series of chemical reactions:

#### Sequence of Reactions:
1. \( 2 \, \text{C} (s) + \text{O}_2 (g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \, \text{CO} (g) \) \hspace{10pt} \( K_1 \)
2. \( \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 (s) + 3 \, \text{CO} (g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \, \text{Fe} (l) + 3 \, \text{CO}_2 (g) \) \hspace{10pt} \( K_2 \)

The overall net reaction is:
\[ 2 \, \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 (s) + 6 \, \text{C} (s) + 3 \, \text{O}_2 (g) \rightleftharpoons 4 \, \text{Fe} (l) + 6 \, \text{CO}_2 (g) \] \hspace{10pt} \( K \)

### Determining the Overall Equilibrium Constant

To find the overall equilibrium constant \( K \) in terms of the equilibrium constants \( K_1 \) and \( K_2 \), use the standard symbols available in the ALEKS Calculator.

The relationship should be entered in the form:

\[ K = \]

(Provide a space or input field for students to fill in the equation based on their understanding and the formulation of equilibrium constants).

#### Explanation:
The given reactions are depicted in standard chemical equation notation where:
- **(s)** denotes solid,
- **(g)** denotes gas,
- **(l)** denotes liquid,
- **\( K_1 \), \( K_2 \)** are the equilibrium constants for the individual reactions,
- **\( K \)** is the overall equilibrium constant for the net reaction.

A graphical interface or visual aid may be shown to illustrate how these constants can be derived correctly, emphasizing the principles of chemical equilibrium.
Transcribed Image Text:### Reduction of Iron(III) Oxide to Iron during Steel-Making The transformation of iron(III) oxide into iron during the process of steel-making can be captured by a series of chemical reactions: #### Sequence of Reactions: 1. \( 2 \, \text{C} (s) + \text{O}_2 (g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \, \text{CO} (g) \) \hspace{10pt} \( K_1 \) 2. \( \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 (s) + 3 \, \text{CO} (g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \, \text{Fe} (l) + 3 \, \text{CO}_2 (g) \) \hspace{10pt} \( K_2 \) The overall net reaction is: \[ 2 \, \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 (s) + 6 \, \text{C} (s) + 3 \, \text{O}_2 (g) \rightleftharpoons 4 \, \text{Fe} (l) + 6 \, \text{CO}_2 (g) \] \hspace{10pt} \( K \) ### Determining the Overall Equilibrium Constant To find the overall equilibrium constant \( K \) in terms of the equilibrium constants \( K_1 \) and \( K_2 \), use the standard symbols available in the ALEKS Calculator. The relationship should be entered in the form: \[ K = \] (Provide a space or input field for students to fill in the equation based on their understanding and the formulation of equilibrium constants). #### Explanation: The given reactions are depicted in standard chemical equation notation where: - **(s)** denotes solid, - **(g)** denotes gas, - **(l)** denotes liquid, - **\( K_1 \), \( K_2 \)** are the equilibrium constants for the individual reactions, - **\( K \)** is the overall equilibrium constant for the net reaction. A graphical interface or visual aid may be shown to illustrate how these constants can be derived correctly, emphasizing the principles of chemical equilibrium.
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