Question

To show that zinc is more reactive than copper, the correct procedure is to
a. prepare copper sulphate solution and dip zinc strip into it
b. prepare zinc sulphate solution and dip copper into it
c. heat zinc and copper strips
d. add dilute nitric acid on both the strips

Answer 1

Correct answer is option (a)

Answer 2

Answer:

• Option A is correct as a greater reactive metal will displace a less reactive one.
• CUSO4 + Zn = ZnSO4 + Cu
• here Zinc being more reactive will displace Copper from its solution.