The amount of iron in steel can be determined by titration with dichromate. First, the steel is dissolved in hydrochloric acid to oxidize all the iron to Fe 2 + . An indicator is added that will react with excess dichromate. Then, potassium dichromate is added to the solution until the end point is reached. Cr 2 O 2 − 7 + 6 Fe 2 + + 14 H + ⟶ 2 Cr 3 + + 6 Fe 3 + + 7 H 2 O For the analysis of 2.00 g of steel, the titration required 21.20 mL of 0.1800 M K 2 Cr 2 O 7 . What was the mass percentage of iron in this steel sample?