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Title: Heating Iron
Post by: Riviet on May 15, 2006, 04:11:08 AM

I'm just curious as to what colour iron (II) and iron (III) would be if heated in a Bunsen flame. I've looked all around the web and still couldn't find an answer. Any help would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Heating Iron
Post by: cvn on May 24, 2006, 06:25:50 AM

Iron (II) is green color whereas Iron (III) is dark brown

check it on this page as well for more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_hydroxide