A solution of copper sulphate was kept in an iron pot. After few days, the iron pot was found to have a number of holes in it.
A solution of copper sulphate was kept in an iron pot. After few days, the iron pot was found to have a number of holes in it. Explain the reaction with the help of a chemical equation.
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Iron is more reactive than copper. Iron displaces copper from copper sulphate solution and forms iron sulphate, hence holes appear on the pot equation :
Fe+CuSO4(aq) → FeSO4(aq)+Cu
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