The correct name for the ion Fe2 + is

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24 October, 19:42

The correct name for the ion Fe2 + is

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Monica Shepherd · Answer 1

The correct name for the ion Fe2 + is ferrous ion.

Explanation:

Iron is the transition metal having symbol Fe. Fe is actually the short form of ferrum which is Latin name of iron.

As the iron has two ions due to more than one valency.

These both Fe2 + and Fe3 + are cations.

They are named as:

Fe2 + = Ferrous ion. Fe3 + = Ferric ion.