When an iron nail is placed in copper sulphate solution, which substance is deposited on the surface of the nail?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Copper
Iron is more reactive than copper, so it displaces copper from copper sulphate solution:
\[\mathrm{Fe + CuSO_4 \rightarrow FeSO_4 + Cu}\]
The displaced copper forms a reddish-brown coating on the iron nail. Iron sulphate is formed in the solution; it does not deposit on the nail.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Copper
Why is this the correct answer?
Iron is more reactive than copper, so it displaces copper from copper sulphate solution:
\[\mathrm{Fe + CuSO_4 \rightarrow FeSO_4 + Cu}\]
The displaced copper forms a reddish-brown coating on the iron nail. Iron sulphate is formed in the solution; it does not deposit on the nail.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Chemical Reactions and Equations.
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