Question

What happens when a zinc strip is dipped into a copper sulphate solution?

1. Write the equation for the reaction that takes place.
2. Name the type of reaction involved.

Answer 1

1. \[\ce{Zn_{(s)} + CuSO4_{(aq)} -> ZnSO4_{(aq)} + Cu_{(s)}}\]
2. The chemical reaction is a single displacement reaction.