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Write balanced chemical equations for:
a) coke + oxygen --> carbon dioxide
b) carbon dioxide + coke --> carbon monoxide

Respuesta :

Answer:

a. C (s)+ 02(g)---->C02(g)

b. CO2(g) +C(s)--->2CO(g)

Explanation:

This reaction is the method of purification of some precious metals such a iron(Fe) in it's ore. a.The carbon(coke) is oxidized to carbon (IV) oxide

b. the carbon dioxide gas is reduced with the same carbon to produce carbon(II) oxide.