1. When magnesium reacts with copper sulfate, which is an observation which you would make?

2. What is the correct symbol equation for the reaction of magnesium with copper sulphate?

1 answer

1. The observation that would be made is that a single displacement reaction is taking place, where magnesium displaces copper from copper sulfate. This would result in the formation of magnesium sulfate and copper metal, which can be seen as a reddish-brown solid.

2. The correct symbol equation for the reaction of magnesium with copper sulfate is:
Mg + CuSO4 → MgSO4 + Cu