A small amount of Ferrous sulphate is heated in hard glass tube.

(a) Write the chemical equation.: Ans: 2FeSO₄(s) → Fe₂O₃(s) + SO₂(g) + SO₃(g)

(b) What type of reaction is taking place or Name the type of reaction. :Ans: The type of reaction is called thermal decomposition. It involves the breakdown of a single compound into two or more simpler substances by the application of heat.

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