The characteristic(s) observed during the reaction between iron sulphate and zinc is/are:

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Solution

Zinc is more reactive than iron. So when it is added to iron sulphate solution it displaces iron. The reaction involved is:

$\text{Zn (s)} + \text{FeSO}_{4}\text{(aq)} \rightarrow \text{ZnSO}_{4}\text{(aq)} + \text{Fe(s)} + \text{Heat}$

The colour of solution changes from green to colourless due to the formation of zinc sulphate. The reaction is exothermic in nature.

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