Iron reacts with steam to form

Reaction of Iron with Steam

• 3 Fe(s) + 4 H₂O(g) > 4 H₂ (g) + Fe₃O₄ is the balanced equation.
• This chemical reaction allows us to gather hydrogen gas.

• Uses of Hydrogen gas:
• Hydrogenation of oils and fats
• Filling balloons
• Reduction of metallic ores
• Rocket fuel

• Fe(OH)2 – Ferrous Hydroxide
• FeO- Ferrous Oxide
• Fe(OH)3 – Ferric Hydroxide

Summary:

Iron reacts with steam to form (a) Fe(OH)2 (b) Fe(OH)3 (c) FeO (d) Fe3O4

Fe₃O₄ is formed by the reaction of iron with steam. Hydrogen gas and ferrosoferric oxide are formed by the interaction of steam and iron. The chemical reaction is as follows 3Fe (s)+4H₂O (g)→Fe₃O₄(s)+4H₂(g).