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P-1 Chemical reactions and equations — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-1 Chemical reactions and equations2 Marks
Question
Choose the correct option from the bracket and explain the statement giving reason:
The conversion of ferrous sulphate to ferric sulphate is_______________ reaction .
(oxidation, reduction ,decomposition))
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Answer

oxidation
Explanation: The conversion of ferrous sulphate (FeSO4) into ferric sulphate Fe2 (SO4)3 is an oxidation reaction.
2FeSO4→ Fe2(SO4)3
Net ionic reaction:
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(a) In the above ionic reaction, when ferric ion is formed from ferrous ion the positive charge is increased by one unit while this happens the ferrous ion loses one electron and losing of electrons is an oxidation reaction.

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