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The present term iron is derived from the Anglo-Saxon "isern", which, in turn, is derived from the Proto-Germanic "isarnan", which means "metal of the Gods". Iron was found mainly in meteoritic deposits, which fell from the sky, and they were therefore seen as originating from where the gods lived.
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What is its formulaIron pyrite (fool's gold) is iron(II) sulfide.?
Pyrite or chemically named: Iron(II) sulfide is FeS
Which planet is named the red planet?
Mars is nicknamed the Red Planet because of the high levels of iron oxide on the surface of the planet. Iron Oxide is also known as rust.
What is the name for the compound FeClO43?
Fe(ClO4)3 is an ionic compound named Iron III Perchlorate.
Why is soft iron named as soft iron?
Soft iron does not retain magnetism. It can be magnetised and demagnetised quickly and easily. Used as a core for transformers. 'Soft' probably relates to it's submission, when exposed to magnetism. It 'gives in' without too much fuss.
What is the atomic weight for the element named Fe?
FE is Iron atomic weight: 55.845(2) g·mol−1
Fe2o3 is named iron oxide because it contains?
Iron and Oxygen. Fe2O3 is an oxide of iron.
What makes the element named iron Fe different from the element named nickel Ni?
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was there a ship called iron maiden?
There are lots of ships named Iron Maiden about.
What is Sideroblastic Anemia named for?
Named for the Greek words for iron and germ, sideroblastic anemia is one of the principal types of iron-utilization anemia
What is iron named for?
ferrum (ferric, ferrous)
What makes the element named iron (Fe) different from the element named nickel (Ni)?
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Who named the Berlin Wall the iron curtain?
Churchill
What bands mascot is named Eddie?
iron maiden
What is the name for FeOH2?
Fe(OH)2 is named iron(II) hydroxide. It can also be named ferrous hydroxide.
Fe2O3 is named iron oxide because it contains which type of iron ions?
Fe2O3 is named iron oxide because it contains Fe+ ions.
Why was the bronze age before the iron age?
Because bronze was found before Iron and they named it "the age"
Why is Fe2O3 named iron III oxide?
Iron exists in two oxidation states: Fe2+ and Fe3+. To distinguish between these two oxidation states and to specify which kind of ion will form on dissociation, they are named as Iron II and Iron III. Now, Fe2O3 contains the Fe3+ ion. That is why, it is called iron III oxide.
