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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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Solution

Zinc is more reactive than iron. Therefore, if zinc is added to a solution of iron $II$ sulphate, then it would displace iron from the solution.

$\text{Z}{{\text{n}}_{(s)}}\,+\,FeS{{O}_{4(aq)}}\,\to \,ZnS{{O}_{4(aq)}}\,+\,F{{e}_{(s)}}$

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