Iron(III) Chloride in AP Chemistry

Definition

Iron(III) chloride, also known as ferric chloride, is a chemical compound with the formula FeCl3. It is commonly used as a reagent for various purposes such as etching copper circuits, purifying water, and treating sewage.

Related terms

Transition Metal Salt: Iron(III) chloride belongs to the category of transition metal salts which are compounds formed from transition metals combined with other elements or compounds.

Lewis Acid: Iron(III) chloride acts as a Lewis acid because it can accept electron pairs from other molecules during chemical reactions.

Oxidation-Reduction Reaction:

Iron(III) chloride can participate in oxidation-reduction reactions where it undergoes a change in its oxidation state by either gaining or losing electrons.