Half Reactions of Fe and CuSO4: Understanding Redox Chemistry

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Homework Statement


What are the half reactions of
Fe + CuSO4→ Cu + FeSO4


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i think it is Fe→Fe2++ 2e-
and Cu2++2e-→ Cu

I don't know where the SO4 comes in. is it a spectator ion
 
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