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Heating ferrous sulphate crystals: type of reaction and equation

The same question, asked 3 times: 2024*, 2025*, 2026. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2024

    21 (a)
    Define a decomposition reaction. Write an equation to show thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate crystals.
  2. Question 2

    2025

    21 (b)
    What is observed when hydrated ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a dry boiling tube ? Give balanced chemical equation(s) of the reactions(s) that occur(s).
  3. Question 3

    2026

    26
    2 g of green coloured crystals of ferrous sulphate are heated in a dry boiling tube. Name the type of chemical reaction taking place. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. Is this an exothermic or an endothermic reaction ?