Description of experiment
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Needed compounds:
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bleach : NaClO
ferric chloride : FeCl3 . 6H2O
Class:
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elem=Fe
precipitation
Summary:
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Ferric chloride reacts with bleach and forms a brown precipitate. No
higher oxidation products of iron can be observed.
Description:
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Add some bleach (4% active chlorine) to a slightly acidified solution of
ferric chloride: A brown precipitate is formed. The liquid does not become
clear, not immediately and not after appr. 10 minutes.