Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Additional Exercises - Page 79: 2.111d

Answer

Iron(II)oxide: $FeO$ Iron(III)oxide: $Fe_{2} O_{3}$

Work Step by Step

The presence of -ide in oxide means it is a monoatomic anion. Iron(II) means the charge of iron is +2, Oxide anion has a -2 charge. Thus the charges are balanced. Therefore, the chemical formula of Iron(II)oxide is $FeO$. Iron(III) means the charge on iron is +3, and the charge on oxide anion is -2. In order to balance these charges, 2 atoms of Iron(II) should be present ( $ +3 \times 2 = +6 $) and 3 atoms of oxide anion should be present ( $-2 \times 3 =-6$). Therefore, the chemical formula should be $Fe_{2} O_{3}$.
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