5.0 g of iron is reacted with 5.0 g of water according to the chemical equation shown below.Which one of the following statements is FALSE?
3 Fe(s) + 4 H₂O(l) → Fe₃O₄(s) + 4 H₂(g)

Question

5.0 g of iron is reacted with 5.0 g of water according to the chemical equation shown below.Which one of the following statements is FALSE? 3 Fe(s)+ 4 H₂O(l)→ Fe₃O₄(s)+ 4 H₂(g)

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To determine the limiting reactant, we need to compare the amount of product that can be formed from each reactant. Using stoichiometry, we find that 5.0 g of iron can produce 6.91 g of Fe₃O₄, while 5.0 g of water can produce only 2.85 g of H₂O. Therefore, water is the limiting reactant and option D is false. Mass is conserved in this reaction (option C), and the calculated amount of Fe₃O₄ agrees with option A.

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