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Because the other iron oxides Fe3O4, Fe2O3 would have the same name. In order for this to not happen you should indicate the oxidation number of iron.

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What is the name of this ionic compound FeO?

ferrous oxide -or- iron(II) oxide


What is the name for the ionic compound FeO?

FeO is Iron(II)oxide, archaically , Ferrous oxide. Do NOT confuse with Fe2O3, which is Iron(III)oxide ; Archaically Ferric oxide. The 'iron' atom is in different oxidation states for these two compounds. NB 'Fe' is the chemical symbol for 'Iron', and comes from Latin 'Ferrum' for iron.


What is the name of the ionic compound FeO?

Iron Oxide Its actually Iron(ii) Oxide there is no such thing as iron oxide.


What compound is formed when iron is burned?

When iron is burnt (heated) and exposed to air the iron will combine rapidly with oxygen atoms to form FeO molecules (FeO - Iron Oxide - Also known as 'rust' on iron materials)


What is the system name for the compound FeO?

Iron (II) oxide.


What does FeO mean in science?

In science, FeO represents iron oxide, a compound made of iron and oxygen. It is commonly known as rust when exposed to air and moisture. Iron oxide is used in various applications, including pigments, coatings, and as a catalyst.


Why is fo2o3 named iron oxide?

Fe2O3 is named iron(III) oxide because it contains iron in its +3 oxidation state. The Roman numeral III in parentheses indicates the oxidation state of iron in the compound. Additionally, the name helps differentiate it from other iron oxides like FeO (iron(II) oxide) and Fe3O4 (iron(II,III) oxide).


Element of compound ferrous oxide?

It is not an element. It is an compound made of two elements: Iron and Oxygen, FeO.


Which formula correctly represents the compound of iron oxide?

There are a umber of different oxides of iron. It depends of the oxidation state of iron. Hematite is Fe2O3, iron(III) oxide. Magnetite is Fe3O4 (diron(II) diron(III) oxide. There is also FeO, iron(II) oxide.


Is FeO a salt?

Yes, FeO is a salt.


What is the name of the compound iron II and oxygen?

The name of the compound iron II and oxygen (FeO) is iron(II) oxide - the correct name after the inorganic chemistry nomenclature of IUPAC - or ferrous oxide.


Formula for iron II oxide?

Formula of 3 types of Iron oxides: Iron(II) oxide= FeO Iron(III) oxide= Fe2O3 Iron(II,III) oxide= Fe3O4