2g of ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a dry boiling tube.
(i) List any two observations.
(ii) Name the type of chemical reaction taking place.
(iii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction.
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Solution
(i) Green colour of FeSO4 disappears and reddish brown solid is formed.
Smell of burning sulphur.
(ii) Decomposition reaction.
(iii) 2FeSO4Δ→Fe2O3+SO2+SO3