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Iron (II) Hydroxide

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Meaning

Iron (II) Hydroxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula Fe(OH)2.

About Iron (II) Hydroxide

Iron (II) Hydroxide is a base.
Aqueous Iron (II) Hydroxide is an alkali.
Iron (II) Hydroxide is held together by ionic bonds.
Iron (II) Hydroxide has a giant ionic structure.
Iron (II) Hydroxide reacts with acids to produce a Iron (II) salt:
Hydrochloric Acid + Iron (II) HydroxideIron (II) Chloride + Water
2HCl + Fe(OH)2 → FeCl2 + H2O
Sulphuric Acid + Iron (II) HydroxideIron (II) Sulphate + Water
H2SO4 + Fe(OH)2 → FeSO4 + 2H2O
Nitric Acid + Iron (II) HydroxideIron (II) Nitrate + Water
2HNO3 + Fe(OH)2 → Fe(NO3)2 + H2O