Zinc Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate

Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu

Descripción general

Zinc metal displaces copper from copper sulfate solution because zinc is more reactive than copper in the activity series. The blue copper sulfate solution becomes colorless as zinc sulfate forms, and reddish copper metal deposits on the zinc surface. This is a classic demonstration of the reactivity series.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Zinc Zn	1	(s)
Reactivo	Copper(II) Sulfate CuSO₄	1	(aq)
Producto	Zinc Sulfate ZnSO₄	1	(aq)
Producto	Copper Cu	1	(s)

Ejemplo cotidiano

This reaction is used in zinc-copper electrochemical cells (Daniell cells) and is a common chemistry lab experiment showing metal reactivity.

Importancia industrial

Demostración clásica de la serie de reactividad de metales y base de la cementación de cobre en hidrometalurgia.

Propiedades

Tipo: Single Replacement
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -218,7 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Zinc Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate?

The balanced equation is: Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu.

What type of reaction is Zinc Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate?

Zinc Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate is a single replacement reaction.

Is Zinc Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate exothermic or endothermic?

Zinc Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -218.7 kJ/mol.