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 (III) Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Iron salt and water.

Hydrochloric Acid + Iron (III) Oxide → Iron (III) Chloride + Water

2HCl + Li₂O → 2LiCl + H₂O

Sulphuric Acid + Iron (III) Oxide → Iron (III) Sulphate + Water

H₂SO₄ + Li₂O → Li₂SO₄ + H₂O

Nitric Acid + Iron (III) Oxide → Iron (III) Nitrate + Water

2HNO₃ + Li₂O → 2LiNO₃ + H₂O