Iron (III) Hydroxide
Key Stage 4
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) Hydroxide → Iron (III) Chloride + Water
- 6HCl + 2Fe(OH)3 → 2FeCl3 + 3H2O
- Sulphuric Acid + Iron (III) Hydroxide → Iron (III) Sulphate + Water
- 3H2SO4 + 2Fe(OH)3 → Fe2(SO4)3 + 6H2O
- Nitric Acid + Iron (III) Hydroxide → Iron (III) Nitrate + Water
- 6HNO3 + 2Fe(OH)3 → 2Fe(NO3)3 + 3H2O