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Why is `Fe(OH)_(3)` colloid positively charged, when prepared by adding `FeCl_(3)` to hot water?

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` Fe(OH)_(3)` is positively charged due to the adsorption of positively charged `Fe^(3+)` ions by the sol of hydrated ferric oxide.
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