[polishprodigy93]

A) Equation 1: Write the first possible oxidation half-reaction of Fe(s) that produces an iron ion:

B) Using oxidation numbers, describe what is happening in the above reaction.

C) Equation 2: The next possible oxidation reaction of Fe(s) that produces an iron ion is:

D)  Using oxidation numbers, describe what is happening in the above reaction.

E)  Write the oxidation equation that shows how Fe2O3 (s) is produced when the product of equation 1 reacts with H2O(l).

F) Using oxidation numbers, describe what is happening in the above reaction.

So for my first two equations I got below I'm not sure if those are complete however?

Fe(s) -> Fe3+ + 3e-

Fe(s) -> Fe2+ + 2e-

[Borek]

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[polishprodigy93]

Hi I added and modified my apologies Borek. I wrote the first two equations however I'm not sure if those are complete.

[Borek]

While technically it is possible to oxidize Fe directly to Fe(III), in practice it is a stepwise process.