Iron (II) Hydroxide
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Iron (II) Hydroxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula Fe(OH)2.
About Iron (II) Hydroxide
- Iron (II) Hydroxide is a base.
- Aqueous Iron (II) Hydroxide is an alkali.
- Iron (II) Hydroxide is held together by ionic bonds.
- Iron (II) Hydroxide has a giant ionic structure.
- Iron (II) Hydroxide reacts with acids to produce a Iron (II) salt:
- Hydrochloric Acid + Iron (II) Hydroxide → Iron (II) Chloride + Water
- 2HCl + Fe(OH)2 → FeCl2 + H2O
- Sulphuric Acid + Iron (II) Hydroxide → Iron (II) Sulphate + Water
- H2SO4 + Fe(OH)2 → FeSO4 + 2H2O
- Nitric Acid + Iron (II) Hydroxide → Iron (II) Nitrate + Water
- 2HNO3 + Fe(OH)2 → Fe(NO3)2 + H2O