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Why is the reaction between steam and red hot iron said to be a reversible reaction?

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Why is the reaction between steam and red hot iron said to be a reversible reaction?

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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.