Question

Zinc pieces are added into a solution of iron(II) sulphate to form zinc sulphate and iron metal.A) Translate the word equation given above into chemical equation and balance it.B) Write the colour change that takes place in this chemical reaction .C) Name the type of chemical​

Answer 1

A) Word Equation:

Zinc + Iron (II) Sulphate ➝ Zinc Sulphate + Iron

B) Chemical Equation:

Zn + FeSO₄ ➝ ZnSO₄ + Fe

The colour changes from bluish green in Iron Sulphate to a colourless substance which is Zinc Sulphate.

C) Type of equation:

Displacement reaction

KNOW MORE:

• Displacement reaction is a type of reaction in which an element of higher reactivity displaces a less reactive element from its compound.

Here, Zinc is more reactive than Iron and so, Zinc displaces Iron from its compound of Iron Sulphate.

• There is no need to balance this particular displacement reaction because they are already balanced.