Question

Describe an activity to show the decomposition reaction of ferrous sulphate in the laboratory.

Answer 1

Explanation:

1.take about 2 grams of ferrous sulphate crystals in dry boiling tubes

2.heat the boiling tube over a burner by keeping mouth

3.the green color of ferrous sulphate crystals first changes into white and then a brown solid is formed

4.a gas having smell of burning sulphur comes out of the boiling tube

2FeSO4=Fe2O3+SO2+SO3

Answer 2

Explanation:

To show thermal decomposition reaction of ferrous sulphate