1. Understand the Formula:
* Iron (III) sulfate has the chemical formula Fe₂(SO₄)₃.
2. Identify the Ions:
* Iron (III) ion (Fe³⁺): The Roman numeral "III" indicates that iron has a +3 charge.
* Sulfate ion (SO₄²⁻): The sulfate ion has a -2 charge.
3. Calculate the Net Charge:
* To balance the charges, we need two iron ions (2 x +3 = +6) and three sulfate ions (3 x -2 = -6).
4. Overall Charge:
* The overall charge of the compound, Fe₂(SO₄)₃, is zero because the positive and negative charges cancel each other out.
Important Note: While the compound itself is neutral, the individual ions within the compound carry charges.
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