Here's the balanced chemical equation:
FeSO₄ (aq) + 2NaOH (aq) → Fe(OH)₂ (s) + Na₂SO₄ (aq)
Explanation:
* Iron(II) sulfate (FeSO₄) is a soluble ionic compound.
* Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is also a soluble ionic compound.
* Iron(II) hydroxide (Fe(OH)₂) is an insoluble solid that precipitates out of solution as a green solid.
* Sodium sulfate (Na₂SO₄) remains dissolved in the solution.
This reaction is a classic example of a double displacement or metathesis reaction. The positive and negative ions of the reactants switch partners to form new products.