* Iron (Fe), found in group 8, period 4 of the periodic table.
* Oxygen (O), found in group 16, period 2 of the periodic table.
Iron oxide is a combination of these two elements in different ratios. The most common forms are:
* Iron(II) oxide (FeO): Also known as ferrous oxide.
* Iron(III) oxide (Fe₂O₃): Also known as ferric oxide or rust.
The periodic table only shows individual elements, not compounds.