What would you observe when zinc is added to a solution of iron $(II)$ sulphate? Write the chemical reaction that takes place.

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(N/A) Zinc is more reactive than iron. Therefore,when zinc is added to a solution of iron $(II)$ sulphate,it displaces iron from the solution,resulting in the formation of zinc sulphate and iron metal.
The chemical reaction is:
$Zn_{(s)} + FeSO_{4(aq)} \to ZnSO_{4(aq)} + Fe_{(s)}$

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