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12. A chemist places a piece of solid magnesium in an aqueous solution of copper (II)
sulfate and notices a reaction. Pieces of solid copper dropped out of the solution as a
precipitate and magnesium sulfate was formed.
a) Give a balanced formula equation (with state symbols) for this reaction (3 marks)

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Explanation: Mg(s) + CuSO4 (aq) -> Cu(s) + MgSO4 (aq)

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