Iron oxide red

Okay kiddo, do you know what iron is? It's a metal that's found in the ground. And do you know what oxygen is? It's a gas that we breathe in to stay alive. Now when iron reacts with oxygen, it creates a new substance called iron oxide.

The color of iron oxide can change depending on a few things, like how much iron and oxygen are present and how they are arranged. Iron oxide can be black, brown, yellow, or even green! But the kind we're talking about today is called iron oxide red. It gets its name because it's a bright, vibrant shade of red.

Iron oxide red is used in lots of things that need to be colored red, like paints, ceramics, and even makeup! It's a safe and stable color that doesn't fade easily. Plus, it's easy to make by heating up iron in the presence of oxygen.

So that's iron oxide red! It's a fun and fiery color made by mixing iron and oxygen together.