Answer:
False. The balance equation for the redox reaction is:
2Fe + 3CuSO₄ → 3Cu + Fe₂(SO₄)₃
Explanation:
Let's think the half reactions:
Fe → Fe³⁺ + 3e⁻
The Fe increase the oxidation state. This is the oxidation, where Fe changes from 0 to +3
Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu
This is the reduction. Cu changes from 2+ to 0
We multiply the half reaction x2 and x3 to balance the electrons
2Fe → 2Fe³⁺ + 6e⁻
3Cu²⁺ + 3e⁻ → 3Cu
And we sum both
2Fe + 3Cu²⁺ + 6e⁻ → 3Cu + 2Fe³⁺ + 6e⁻
The electrons are cancelled, so the balance reaction is:
2Fe + 3CuSO₄ → 3Cu + Fe₂(SO₄)₃
Answer:
False.
Explanation:
The balanced equation is:
2Fe + 3CuSO4 ----> 3Cu + Fe2(SO4)^3
