Question

What the oxidation states of ferric ion or ferrous ion?

Answer 1

The -ic and -ous endings indicate the oxidation states of the iron ions in the compound. Ferric means the iron atom has lost three electrons to form Fe+3, and ferrous means the iron atom has lost two electrons to form Fe+2.

Answer 2

The -ic and -ous endings indicate the oxidation states of the iron ions in the compound. Ferric means the iron atom has lost three electrons to form Fe+3, and ferrous means the iron atom has lost two electrons to form Fe+2.