Iron Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate

Fe + CuSO4 → FeSO4 + Cu

Descripción general

Iron metal replaces copper in copper sulfate solution because iron is higher in the reactivity series than copper. An iron nail placed in blue copper sulfate solution gradually turns coppery brown as metallic copper deposits on it, while the solution loses its blue color.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Iron Fe 1 (s)
Reactivo Copper(II) Sulfate CuSO₄ 1 (aq)
Producto Copper Cu 1 (s)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Placing an iron nail in copper sulfate solution is one of the most classic experiments taught in middle school science classes.

Importancia industrial

La cementación con hierro se usa comercialmente para recuperar cobre de soluciones de lixiviación en plantas de procesamiento hidrometalúrgico del cobre.

Propiedades

Tipo
Single Replacement
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-152,3 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Iron Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate?
The balanced equation is: Fe + CuSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Cu.
What type of reaction is Iron Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate?
Iron Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate is a single replacement reaction.
Is Iron Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate exothermic or endothermic?
Iron Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -152.3 kJ/mol.