Question

List any two observations when Ferrous Sulphate is heated in a dry test tube?​

Answer 1

Following two observations are observed when crystals of ferrous sulphate are heated: (1) Change in state and color takes place. (2) A gas is evolved during this process. Since, the compound (ferrous sulphate) decomposes into two or more substances therefore, it is a decomposition reaction

Answer 2

• Initial light green colour changes to reddish brown colour

• Initial light green colour changes to reddish brown colour • Colourless gas is evolved

• Initial light green colour changes to reddish brown colour • Colourless gas is evolved • Gas with choking smell is evolved