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  • Iron(II) Sulfate + Sodium Hydroxide Reaction: Products & Explanation
    The reaction between iron(II) sulfate (FeSO₄) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) produces iron(II) hydroxide (Fe(OH)₂) and sodium sulfate (Na₂SO₄).

    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.

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