Iron(III) Chloride and Sodium Hydroxide

FeCl3 + 3NaOH → Fe(OH)3 + 3NaCl

Descripción general

Iron(III) chloride reacts with sodium hydroxide to form a rust-brown precipitate of iron(III) hydroxide and sodium chloride. This reaction is the basis for iron removal in water treatment and for qualitative identification of iron(III) ions.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Iron(III) Chloride FeCl₃ 1 (aq)
Reactivo Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 3 (aq)
Producto Sodium Chloride NaCl 3 (aq)

Ejemplo cotidiano

The brown sludge in water treatment plants often contains iron(III) hydroxide precipitated by adding a base to iron-containing water.

Importancia industrial

La precipitación del hidróxido de hierro se usa en el tratamiento de agua y aguas residuales para eliminar fosfatos, metales pesados y sólidos en suspensión mediante coagulación-floculación.

Propiedades

Tipo
Double Replacement
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-88,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Iron(III) Chloride and Sodium Hydroxide?
The balanced equation is: FeCl₃ + 3NaOH → Fe(OH)₃ + 3NaCl.
What type of reaction is Iron(III) Chloride and Sodium Hydroxide?
Iron(III) Chloride and Sodium Hydroxide is a double replacement reaction.
Is Iron(III) Chloride and Sodium Hydroxide exothermic or endothermic?
Iron(III) Chloride and Sodium Hydroxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -88.0 kJ/mol.