When ferrous sulphate is heated the following reaction takes place:
2FeSO4(s)→Fe2O3(s)+SO2(g)+SO3(g)
The above reaction is called __________ of ferrous sulphate.
Thermal Decomposition
Thermal decomposition is a reaction where a single compound is broken down into two or more elements. This reaction takes place in the presence of light as the energy required for the reaction to take place is known as Thermal decomposition.