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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.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Iron Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound.
About Iron Oxide
- Iron Oxide may have the following formulae:
- FeO and is known as Iron (II) Oxide.
- Fe2O3 and is known as Iron (III) Oxide.
- 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.