What is FeBr3? Important knowledge about FeBr3.

Definition of FeBr₃
FeBr₃, also known as Iron(III) bromide in English and Bromua sắt(III) in Vietnamese, is a chemical compound consisting of the elements iron (Fe) and bromine (Br). Each molecule of FeBr₃ contains one atom of iron and three atoms of bromine. The atomic mass of iron is 55.845 and bromine is 79.904. Therefore, the molecular mass of FeBr₃ is 292.55 g/mol. In this compound, iron forms Fe₃+ ions and bromine forms Br- ions.

Properties of FeBr₃
2.1 Physical properties of FeBr₃
FeBr₃ is a solid substance, red or brown in color. It has no distinctive smell. The pH of FeBr₃ depends on its concentration in solution, but it typically exhibits acidic properties.
2.2 Chemical properties of FeBr₃
FeBr₃ is a strong corrosive substance, capable of reacting with various other substances such as metals, acids, non-metals, and salts.

Common chemical equations involving FeBr₃
Due to the properties of FeBr₃, it can participate in numerous chemical reactions. Examples of such chemical equations will be provided in the textbook.

Synthesis of FeBr₃
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of FeBr₃
In the laboratory, FeBr₃ is commonly synthesized through the reaction between iron and bromine.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of FeBr₃
On an industrial scale, FeBr₃ is typically produced from the reaction of iron, bromine, and oxygen, or through the reaction of FeBr₂ with Br₂.