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Iron is added to copper(II) sulfate solution. A displacement reaction takes place.

Fe+CuSO4→FeSO4+Cu\text{Fe} + \text{CuSO}_4 \rightarrow \text{FeSO}_4 + \text{Cu}Fe+CuSO4​→FeSO4​+Cu

a.

Write the ionic equation for this reaction.

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b.

Write the two half equations for this reaction.

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c.

Which species is oxidised in this reaction? Give one reason for your answer in terms of electrons.

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d.

This reaction is described as a redox reaction. Explain why.

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4.1 Reactivity of metals Questions

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39 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 4.1 Reactivity of metals, covering 4.1.1 Metal oxides, 4.1.2 The reactivity series, 4.1.3 Extraction of metals and reduction, and 4.1.4 Oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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