Respuesta :
The oxidation state of iron changes from 0 to +3, and of oxygen changes from 0 to -2.
What is oxidation state?
Oxidation state of any atom will tells about the number of exchangeable electrons.
Given chemical reaction is:
Fe + O₂ → Fe₂O₃
Initially in the reactant form, oxidation state of iron (Fe) atom and oxygen (O₂) molecule is zero as they are in elemental form. Oxidation state of 2 iron atoms in the product (Fe₂O₃) is +3 as it is combined with the 3 atoms of oxygen whose oxidation state is -2.
Hence, oxidation state of Fe and oxygen changes as we going from reactants to product side.
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