Based on the oxidation states of the atoms in this reaction, answer the questions. 4Fe(0) + 3O2(0) → 2Fe2(3+)O3(2-) How many electrons does the iron half-reaction lose? How many electrons does the oxygen half-reaction gain? What is the total number of electrons that are moved in this oxidation-reduction reaction?

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answer:

the answer is 6 valence electrons.

explanation:

valence is the # of electrons on the outer most shell of an atom.

oxygen has 6.

although, the valency of oxygen is 2, because it only needs to make 2 covalent bonds, or gain 2 electrons, to achieve the stable octet configuration of a noble gas.

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