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Iron is more reactive than copper and the ferrous (Fe++) ions will replace the copper (Cu++) ions in the sulphate. CuSO4 is blue, FeSO4 is green.

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Q: When iron nail is put into a beaker containing copper sulphate solution the blue colour of solution turns green why?
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