Displacement reactions involving solutions of salts
1 mark · EasyState the ionic equation for the reaction of magnesium with copper(II) sulfate solution.
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Mg(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) \to Mg^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)
Also accept: Mg(s) + Cu^{2+} (aq) \rightarrow Mg^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)
Common mistakes: Including sulfate ions (spectator); Incorrect states or charges
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A1 · 1 mark · Correct ionic equation with correct states and charges.
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The correct ionic equation is: