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Write the formula for the following compound. Iron (III) sulphate.

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Iron (III) sulfate is a chemical compound composed of iron, sulfur, and oxygen. The formula for this compound is represented as:

Chemical Formula

Fe2(SO4)3

Components Breakdown

  • Fe: Represents iron, with a +3 oxidation state.
  • SO4: Represents the sulfate ion, which has a -2 charge.

In this formula, two iron ions combine with three sulfate ions to balance the charges, resulting in the overall neutral compound.