Chapter 15, Problem 8ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mass of ${\text{Fe}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$ that produces $\text{1}\text{.00-metric ton}\left(\text{1000kg}\right)$ of iron is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The formation of pig iron or hot iron from ${\text{Fe}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$ takes place by a process of chemical reaction. Blast furnace is the setup which is used for this chemical conversion. Chemical reaction which takes place for the conversion of iron oxides such as ${\text{Fe}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$, $\text{FeO}$ and ${\text{Fe}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}$ into iron $\text{Fe}$ is known as reduction reaction.