The balanced equation :
8Al + 3Fe₃O₄→ 4Al₂O₃ + 9Fe
You just have to look for which element is in bold because the question is not clear
<h3>Further explanation</h3>
Equalization of chemical reaction equations can be done using variables. Steps in equalizing the reaction equation:
1. gives a coefficient on substances involved in the equation of reaction such as a, b, or c etc.
2. make an equation based on the similarity of the number of atoms where the number of atoms = coefficient × index between reactant and product
3. Select the coefficient of the substance with the most complex chemical formula equal to 1
Reaction
Al + Fe₃O₄→ Al₂O₃ + Fe
give a coefficient
aAl + Fe₃O₄→ bAl₂O₃ + cFe
O, left=4, right=3b⇒3b=4⇒b=4/3
Al, left=a, right=2b⇒a=2b⇒a=2.4/3⇒a=8/3
Fe, left=3, right=c⇒c=3
The equation becomes :
8/3Al + Fe₃O₄→ 4/3Al₂O₃ + 3Fe x3
8Al + 3Fe₃O₄→ 4Al₂O₃ + 9Fe
