Iron Reacting with Copper(II) Chloride

Fe + CuCl₂ → FeCl₂ + Cu

Visão geral

Iron replaces copper in copper(II) chloride solution because iron is more reactive. The green copper(II) chloride solution turns pale green as iron(II) chloride forms, and copper metal deposits on the iron surface. This demonstrates the activity series of metals.

Participantes

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Iron Fe	1	(s)
Reagente	Iron(III) Chloride FeCl₃	1	(aq)
Produto	Copper Cu	1	(s)

Exemplo do cotidiano

This reaction can be observed when iron garden tools are left in contact with copper-containing fungicide solutions.

Importância industrial

Utilizado em processos de recuperação de cobre e na produção de cloreto de ferro(II), que é utilizado como agente redutor e floculante no tratamento de água. Esta reação ilustra a série de atividade dos metais e a teoria das células galvânicas.

Propriedades

Tipo: Single Replacement
Reversível: Não
Energia: Exotérmico
ΔH: -148,0 kJ/mol

Reações relacionadas

Aluminum Reacting with Iron(III) Oxide (Thermite) Chlorine Displacing Iodine from Potassium Iodide Magnesium Reacting with Steam Lithium Reacting with Water Aluminum Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid Aluminum Reducing Chromium Oxide (Aluminothermic) Iron Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid Iron Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate Zinc Displacing Copper from Copper Sulfate Fluorine Displacing Chlorine from Sodium Chloride

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Iron Reacting with Copper(II) Chloride?

The balanced equation is: Fe + CuCl₂ → FeCl₂ + Cu.

What type of reaction is Iron Reacting with Copper(II) Chloride?

Iron Reacting with Copper(II) Chloride is a single replacement reaction.

Is Iron Reacting with Copper(II) Chloride exothermic or endothermic?

Iron Reacting with Copper(II) Chloride is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -148.0 kJ/mol.