Sodium Hydroxide and Iron(III) Chloride (Rust Color)

3NaOH + FeCl3 → Fe(OH)3 + 3NaCl

Descripción general

When sodium hydroxide is added to iron(III) chloride solution, a characteristic rust-brown precipitate of iron(III) hydroxide forms. This gelatinous precipitate is used to identify iron(III) ions in qualitative analysis.

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 rust-colored sludge in water treatment plants is often iron(III) hydroxide formed by adding base to iron-containing water.

Importancia industrial

Aplicado en el tratamiento de aguas residuales con hierro y en la preparación de pigmentos de óxido de hierro.

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