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Zinc sulphate forms a colourless solution in water. Will you observe any colour on adding copper turning in it?

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To determine whether a color change occurs when copper turnings are added to a colorless solution of zinc sulfate (ZnSO4), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Initial Solution**: - Zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) is known to form a colorless solution when dissolved in water. 2. **Understand the Reactivity of Metals**: ...
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