What is iron III chlorate?

Iron(III) chlorate is a chemical compound represented by the molecular formula "Fe(ClO3)3." It also goes by the name "ferric chlorate." It has a molar mass of about 306.19 grams per mole.

As seen in its molecular formula, one molecule of iron(III) chlorate contains one atom of iron, represented by "Fe." It also contains three atoms of chlorine, as notated by the chemical symbol "Cl." The element symbol "O" indicates that the compound contains nine atoms of oxygen. The Roman numeral "III," listed in parentheses after iron, indicates that the iron ion in the compound carries a charge of plus three.