Iron (III) Oxide
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Iron (III) Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula Fe2(O)3.
About Iron (III) Oxide
- Iron (III) Oxide is a base.
- Iron (III) Oxide is held together by ionic bonds.
- Iron (III) Oxide has a giant ionic structure.
- Iron Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Iron salt and water.
- Hydrochloric Acid + Iron (III) Oxide → Iron (III) Chloride + Water
- 6HCl + Fe2O3 → 2FeCl3 + 3H2O
- Sulphuric Acid + Iron (III) Oxide → Iron (III) Sulphate + Water
- 3H2SO4 + Fe2O3 → Fe2(SO4)3 + 3H2O
- Nitric Acid + Iron (III) Oxide → Iron (III) Nitrate + Water
- 6HNO3 + Fe2O3 → 2Fe(NO3)2 + 3H2O