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Why is Fe(OH)3 colloid positively charged, when prepared by adding FeCl3 to hot water?

When FeCl3 is added to hot water, hydrated ferric oxide is formed. This hydrated ferric oxide preferably adsorbs Fe3+ ions resulting positively-charged colloid.


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