What happens when a zinc strip is dipped into a copper sulphate solution ? (a) Write the equation for the reaction that takes place. (b) Name the type of reaction involved.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

Zinc sulphate Solution and copper are obtained when a strip of zinc metal is placed in copper Sulphate Solution.

(a) CuSO₄(aq.) +Zn(s) --→ ZnSO₄(aq.) +Cu(s)

(b) It is a displacement reaction.

What happens when a zinc strip is dipped into a copper sulphate solution ?(a) Write the equation for the reaction that takes place.(b) Name the type of reaction involved.

What happens when a zinc strip is dipped into a copper sulphate solution ?
(a) Write the equation for the reaction that takes place.

(b) Name the type of reaction involved.