FeSO₄ (aq) + Mg (s) → MgSO₄ (aq) + Fe (s)
Explanation:
* FeSO₄ (aq): Iron(II) sulfate is dissolved in water (aqueous solution).
* Mg (s): Magnesium is in its solid state.
* MgSO₄ (aq): Magnesium sulfate is formed and dissolves in water.
* Fe (s): Iron is displaced from the solution and forms solid iron.
Key points:
* Magnesium is more reactive than iron, so it will displace the iron from the iron sulfate solution.
* The reaction releases heat, making it an exothermic reaction.
* The reaction is also a redox reaction, where magnesium is oxidized and iron is reduced.
