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What would you observe when zinc is added to a solution of iron (II) sulphate? Write the chemical reaction that takes place.


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Displacement reaction:

  • “When a more reactive element displaces another element from its compound, it is called displacement reaction.”

Reaction of Zinc with Iron (II) sulphate:

  • When Zinc reacts with Iron (II) sulphate, it displaces iron from Iron (II) sulphate and forms Zinc (II) sulphate.
  • A grey precipitate of iron is formed leaving behind a colourless solution of Zinc sulphate.

Zns+FeSO4aqZnSO4aq+Fes


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