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Iron Oxide

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Iron Oxide is a solid (at room temperature) chemical compound with the formula Fe2(O)3.

About Iron Oxide

Iron Oxide is a base.
Iron Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Iron salt and water.
Hydrochloric Acid + Iron OxideIron Chloride + Water
Sulphuric Acid + Iron OxideIron Sulphate + Water
Nitric Acid + Iron OxideIron Nitrate + Water

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Iron Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound.

About Iron Oxide

Iron Oxide may have the following formulae:
Iron Oxide is a base.
Iron Oxide is held together by ionic bonds.
Iron Oxide has a giant ionic structure.
Iron Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Iron salt and water.