Question

Write word equation for the following molecular equation:

FeSO₄ + 2NaOH →Na₂SO₄ + Fe(OH)₂ ↓

Word equation:

State why [↓] indication is seen after Fe(OH)₂ and not after Na₂SO4

Answer 1

Iron (II) Sulphate + Sodium hydroxide → Sodium sulphate + Iron (II) hydroxide ↓

The precipitate formed in a chemical equation is shown with an arrow pointing downwards [↓].

Hence, Fe(OH)₂ is the precipitate formed but not Na₂SO₄.