Iron (II) Oxide
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Iron (II) Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula FeO.
About Iron (II) Oxide
- Iron (II) Oxide is a base.
- Iron (II) Oxide is held together by ionic bonds.
- Iron (II) Oxide has a giant ionic structure.
- Iron (II) Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Iron salt and water.
- Hydrochloric Acid + Iron (II) Oxide → Iron (II) Chloride + Water
- 2HCl + FeO → 2FeCl2 + H2O
- Sulphuric Acid + Iron (II) Oxide → Iron (II) Sulphate + Water
- H2SO4 + FeO → FeSO4 + H2O
- Nitric Acid + Iron (II) Oxide → Iron (II) Nitrate + Water
- 2HNO3 + FeO → Fe(NO3)2 + H2O