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Iron (III) Hydroxide

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Meaning

Iron (III) Hydroxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula Fe(OH)3.

About Iron (III) Hydroxide

Iron (III) Hydroxide is a base.
Aqueous Iron (III) Hydroxide is an alkali.
Iron (III) Hydroxide is held together by ionic bonds.
Iron (III) Hydroxide has a giant ionic structure.
Iron (III) Hydroxide reacts with acids to produce a Iron (III) salt:
Hydrochloric Acid + Iron (III) HydroxideIron (III) Chloride + Water
6HCl + 2Fe(OH)3 → 2FeCl3 + 3H2O
Sulphuric Acid + Iron (III) HydroxideIron (III) Sulphate + Water
3H2SO4 + 2Fe(OH)3 → Fe2(SO4)3 + 6H2O
Nitric Acid + Iron (III) HydroxideIron (III) Nitrate + Water
6HNO3 + 2Fe(OH)3 → 2Fe(NO3)3 + 3H2O