Question

1. A solution of CuSO4 was kept in an iron pot. After a few days , the iron pot was found to have a number of holes in it. Write the equation of the reaction that took place. Explain this reaction in terms of reactivity.

Answer 1

Answer:

After a few days, the iron pot. Hence, holes will appear on pot, because there is displacement reaction taking place between Iron metal and CuSO4 solution.

Answer 2

Answer:

we know that iron is more reactive than copper. So, when a solution of copper sulphate is kept in an iron pot , then iron being more reactive displaces copper from copper sulphate solution.

CuSO4    +  Fe                        FeSO4    +   Cu

Hence holes are formed in the iron pot