Why would copper (II) sulfate solution react with iron to produce 3 CuSO4(aq) + 2 Fe (s) = 3 Cu (s) + Fe2(SO4)3 (aq)

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Because Iron is a more active metal than copper, ie, it is easier to lose its outer electrons.
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