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Why does the colour of copper sulphate change when an iron nail is dipped in it?
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03/09/2021 1:07 pm
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Why does the colour of copper sulphate change when an iron nail is dipped in it?
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03/09/2021 1:09 pm
Iron nail acquires a brown coating of copper as a result of displacement reaction. The solution becomes light green.
Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) → FeSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
Iron nail Deposited on nail
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