Question

iron is a metal with variable ionic charges and can exist as either a ____ or ____ charged cation.
3+, 4+
1+, 2+
2-, 3-
2+, 3+
question 11
1 pts
the name iron chloride is unambiguous and specifies a compound with the formula fecl₃.
true
false

Explanation:

Iron can form cations with charges of 2+ (ferrous) and 3+ (ferric). Also, the name iron chloride is ambiguous as it can refer to either FeCl₂ (iron - (II) chloride) or FeCl₃ (iron - (III) chloride).

Answer:

Question 1: D. 2+, 3+
Question 2: False