2 g of green coloured crystals of ferrous sulphate are heated in a dry boiling tube. Name the type of chemical reaction taking place. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. Is this an exothermic or an endothermic reaction ?

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• Thermal decomposition reaction heat • 2FeSO 4 (s) → Fe2 O 3 (s) + SO 2 (g) + SO 3 (g) (deduct ½ mark if no / incorrect balancing) • Endothermic reaction

2 g of green coloured crystals of ferrous sulphate are heated in a dry boiling tube. Name the type of…

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