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57. Powdered iron is magnetic, but powdered sulfur isnor. What occurs when they form a mixture inabeaker at room temperature?A) The iron retains its magnetic propertiesB) The iron loses its metallic properties.C) The sulfur gains magnetic properties.D) The sulfur gains metallic properties.

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They form a mixture and a magnet can separate the iron from the sulfur. Heat the mixture up, however, and a chemical reaction occurs:

Fe(s)+S(s)→FeS(s)

The iron is oxidized, and the sulfur is reduced, andFeSresults.FeSis distinct chemically element, and results in a gray black solid that is not longer magnetic.

hey. so would the anwser be ( b) in that case or no?

Yes, the answer would be b

Thank you for your help



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