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| Question: | 1 Iron (Fe) + 3 Chlorine (Cl) |
| Solution: | Iron(III) chloride (FeCl₃) |
| Chemical Equation: | 2Fe(s) + 3Cl₂(g) → 2FeCl₃(s) |
| Explanation: | Iron reacts with chlorine gas to produce iron(III) chloride. This is a redox reaction where iron is oxidized (loses electrons) and chlorine is reduced (gains electrons). The balanced equation ensures that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation. We need to use Cl₂ (diatomic chlorine gas) as chlorine exists as a molecule in its natural form. ⚖️ The reaction is highly exothermic, releasing considerable heat and light 🔥. The formation of the ionic compound FeCl₃ involves the transfer of electrons from Fe to Cl, forming Fe³⁺ and Cl⁻ ions which then are strongly attracted to each other through electrostatic forces 🧲. |
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