Iron Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate

Fe + CuSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Cu

Visão geral

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

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Iron Fe	1	(s)
Reagente	Copper(II) Sulfate CuSO₄	1	(aq)
Produto	Copper Cu	1	(s)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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

Importância industrial

A cimentação com ferro é utilizada comercialmente para recuperar cobre de soluções de lixiviação em operações de mineração de cobre. É um dos métodos mais antigos de extração hidrometalúrgica, simples e económico para minérios de baixo teor.

Propriedades

Tipo: Single Replacement
Reversível: Não
Energia: 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.