Question

Observe the following reaction and answer the following questions.

CuSO4

(aq) + Fe (s)= FeSO4

(aq) + Cu (s)

a) Identify and write the type of chemical reaction.

b) Write the definition of above reaction

Answer 1

a. displacement reaction

b. it is kind of reaction in which a more reactive metal replaces less reactive metal

Answer 2

a) the reaction is single displacement reaction.
b) it is a type of reaction where an element reacts with the compound and takes place the place of another element in that compound is known as single displacement or we can say more reactive elements displaces less reactive element from its compound.