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    Fe2O3 vs. FeO: Understanding Iron(II) and Iron(III) Oxides
    No, Fe₂O₃ is iron (III) oxide, not iron (II) oxide. Here's why:

    * Iron (II) oxide has the chemical formula FeO. The Roman numeral II indicates that iron has a +2 charge.

    * Iron (III) oxide has the chemical formula Fe₂O₃. The Roman numeral III indicates that iron has a +3 charge.

    Remember: The Roman numeral in the name of a transition metal compound indicates the oxidation state of the metal.

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