Name one metal when placed in ferrous sulphate solution will discharge its green colour. Write a chemical equation and state the reasons also. [3 MARKS]

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1. Potassium (K) is one example.
2. $2 K$ + $Fe {SO}_{4}$ $\to$ $K_{2} {SO}_{4}$ + $Fe$
3. Potassium is more reactive than iron and will displace it.

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Name one metal when placed in ferrous sulphate solution will discharge its green colour. Write a chemical equation and state the reasons also. [3 MARKS]

Each point: 1 Mark 1. Potassium (K) is one example. 2. 2K + FeSO4 → K2SO4 + Fe 3. Potassium is more reactive than iron and will displace it.

Each point: 1 Mark

1. Potassium (K) is one example.
2. $2 K$ + $Fe {SO}_{4}$ $\to$ $K_{2} {SO}_{4}$ + $Fe$
3. Potassium is more reactive than iron and will displace it.