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Yes. Ferric iron (Fe+3) can be reduced to ferrous iron (Fe+2). Reduction means that the ferric iron gained an electron, resulting in an overall reduction of the charge. Similarly, ferrous iron oxidizes to ferric iron by losing an electron. This is called a redox (reduction-oxidation) reaction.

On a side note, the reduction of ferric iron to ferrous iron by stomach acid is how we are able to absorb iron from the foods we eat.

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Is Ferrous chloride and ferric chloride same?

No, they have different formulas and have iron in different oxidation states. Ferrous chloride or Iron II chloride has the Fe2+ ion and the formula FeCl2 Ferric chloride or Iron III chloride has the Fe3+ ion and the formula FeCl3


What is the equation when iron reacts with chlorine giving ferric chloride or ferrous chloride?

Ferric or Iron (III) = Fe3+Chloride = Cl-Fe3+ + Cl- = Fe2Cl


What is the chemical formula of ferrous nitrate?

Fe(NO3)3 Since Iron has two charges the terms ferric and ferrous are used to distinguish between the two charges when in a compound. Ferric refers to the higher charge of iron which is 3+ and ferrous refers to the lower charge of iron which is 2+. So ferrous nitrate has an iron charge of 2+ and since NO3 has a 1- charge to balance the compound it becomes Fe(NO3)2


Conversion of Ferric chloride to ferrous chloride?

Ferric chloride can be reduced to ferrous chloride by adding a reducing agent such as hydrochloric acid or sulfur dioxide. The reaction involves the transfer of electrons from the reducing agent to the ferric ion, converting it to the ferrous ion. This reaction can be represented as: FeCl3 + HCl -> FeCl2 + HCl + Cl2.


Ferrous fumarate ferric ammonium citrate iron dextrose?

These are different forms of iron supplements commonly used to treat iron deficiency anemia. Ferrous fumarate and iron dextrose are primarily used orally or through injection, while ferric ammonium citrate can be taken both ways. The choice of supplement depends on factors like the severity of the anemia and individual tolerance.

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Ferric or ferrous in the body?

Iron can exist in the body as ferrous or ferric, depending on what part of the biological process iron is in. For instance, iron in the plus two-oxidation state is "ferrous". Iron in the plus three-oxidation state is ferric.


What is iron named for?

ferrum (ferric, ferrous)


What is the difference between ferrous and ferric iron?

Ferrous iron refers to iron with a +2 oxidation state, while ferric iron refers to iron with a +3 oxidation state. Ferric iron is more stable in aerobic environments, while ferrous iron is more reactive and prone to oxidation. Collectively, they play important roles in biological processes and environmental chemistry.


Which is the ion ferrous or ferric present in your body?

Both ferrous and ferric ions are present in the body. Ferrous ion (Fe2+) is a reduced form of iron found in hemoglobin and myoglobin, while ferric ion (Fe3+) is involved in iron transport and storage, as well as in various enzyme reactions.


What is the iron II oxide formula?

FeO for ferrous oxide, ( iron(II) oxide); Fe2O3 for ferric oxide, (iron(III) oxide) and Fe3O4 for ferrous ferric oxide, (iron (II,III) oxide)


Is Ferrous chloride and ferric chloride same?

No, they have different formulas and have iron in different oxidation states. Ferrous chloride or Iron II chloride has the Fe2+ ion and the formula FeCl2 Ferric chloride or Iron III chloride has the Fe3+ ion and the formula FeCl3


What is the Chemical Formula for Oxygen Iron?

There are a number of compounds of iron wuth oxygen, iron(I) oxide, ferrous oxide, FeO iron (II,III) oxide ferric ferrous oxide, Fe3O4 iron(III) oxide, ferric oxide, Fe2O3.


What is an iron oxide?

Any of various oxides of iron, such as ferric oxide or ferrous oxide.


Is Ferrous and Ferric diatomic and triatomic?

No. Ferrous and ferric cations are divalent and trivalent respectively, but both are only single atom ions.


Name of ferrous metals?

Ferric refers to iron containing materials


What are the classifications of Iron?

FeO2= is a ferric ion where FeO3- is a ferrous ion.


What is the formula for iron (III) oxide?

FeO for ferrous oxide, ( iron(II) oxide); Fe2O3 for ferric oxide, (iron(III) oxide) and Fe3O4 for ferrous ferric oxide, (iron (II,III) oxide)