Question

What is the net ionic equation for the reaction ofFeCl3 and KOH in water?

Answer 1

Answer:

Fe³⁺(aq) + 3 OH⁻(aq) → Fe(OH)₃(s)

Explanation:

First, we will write the molecular equation because it is the easiest to balance.

FeCl₃(aq) + 3 KOH(aq) → Fe(OH)₃(s) + 3 KCl(aq)

The full ionic equation includes all the ions and the molecular species.

Fe³⁺(aq) + 3 Cl⁻(aq) + 3 K⁺(aq) + 3 OH⁻(aq) → Fe(OH)₃(s) + 3 K⁺(aq) + 3 Cl⁻(aq)

The net ionic equation includes only the ions that participate in the reaction and the molecular species.

Fe³⁺(aq) + 3 OH⁻(aq) → Fe(OH)₃(s)