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What is the color of Ferrous sulfate crystals? How does this colour change after heating?


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Color of Ferrous sulfate crystal

  • Ferrous sulfate crystal contains water of crystallization(FeSO4.7H2O).
  • The color of Ferrous sulfate crystals is light green.

Color after heating

  • Ferrous sulfate crystals lose water molecules when heated.
  • As a result of the formation of anhydrous Ferrous sulfateFeSO4, the color changes from light green to white.

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