Question

1) A solution of a metal salt was kept in a copper pot. After a few days, the copper pot was found to have holes on it. Explain the reason with the help of equation. Which metal salt could it possibly be? Which type of reaction it will show?

Answer 1

Answer:

The metal possibly could have been Iron Sulphate(FeSO4).

Displacement Reaction

Explanation:

Iron(Fe) being a more reactive metal displaces Copper(Cu).Therefore,holes can be observed in the pot.