Iron Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate

Fe + CuSO4 → FeSO4 + Cu

Aperçu

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.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Iron Fe 1 (s)
Réactif Copper(II) Sulfate CuSO₄ 1 (aq)
Produit Copper Cu 1 (s)

Exemple du quotidien

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

Importance industrielle

Iron cementation is used commercially to recover copper from leach solutions in hydrometallurgical copper processing plants.

Propriétés

Type
Single Replacement
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-152,3 kJ/mol

Réactions associées

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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.