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Colour of Iron

Iron exists in two common oxidation states, ferrous (Fe2+) and ferric (Fe3+). Ferrous ions are green in color while ferric ions are brown. Iron(II) and iron(III) can form salts such as nitrates that contain the respective iron ions.

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Colour of Iron

Iron exists in two common oxidation states, ferrous (Fe2+) and ferric (Fe3+). Ferrous ions are green in color while ferric ions are brown. Iron(II) and iron(III) can form salts such as nitrates that contain the respective iron ions.

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8.3.2(b)

Iron
Iron is Silvery grey in colour, form ions in two oxi-
dation states, namely iron(II) ion [ferrous ion] and
iron(III) ion [ferric ion].
Iron(II) ions are green in colour
Iron(III) ions are brown in colour

Fe2+ Fe2+ Fe2O3

Iron(II) Iron(III)
Nitrate Nitrate

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