Friday, 27 May 2016

electrochemistry - How do I determine whether it is the *ferrous* or *ferric* ion that is implied in this displacement reaction?


I'm supposed to write a balanced equation for:


$$\ce{Iron(s) + copper(II) sulfate(aq) -> ?}$$


If I use Iron(II)/ferrous I get


$$\ce{Fe + CuSO4 -> FeSO4 + Cu}$$


and if I use Iron(III)/ferric,


$$\ce{Fe + CuSO4 -> Fe2(SO4)3 + Cu}$$


(Before balancing).


Is there a way to determine which one I am supposed to use?





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