Question 9 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A
Iron(III) means each iron ion has a +3 charge, while oxygen ions have a −2 charge. To balance the charges, use 2 iron ions (+6 total) and 3 oxygen ions (−6 total), giving the formula Fe₂O₃. Therefore, the ratio is Fe:2, O:3.
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