When stem is passed over hot iron it is considered to be reversible, why?
Karma Topden
8 Years agoGrade 9
1 Answer
Akshaya
8 Years ago
If steam is passed over red hot iron, it is converted into its magnetic oxide and hydrogen gas. If on the other hand, hydrogen is passed over heated magnetic oxide, it will change back to iron and steam. This reaction can be made to proceed in both directions, so it is called reversible reaction.