Question

why cannot displacement reaction in zinc sulphate and copper sulphate solution takes place on adding copper turnings

Answer 1

Because zinc is more reactive than copper.

K

Na

Ca

Mg

Al

Zn

Fe

Pb

H

Cu

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Zinc dust reacts with copper sulphate solution,

forming zinc sulphate and copper. Zinc displaces

copper from copper sulphate and an aqueous

solution of zinc sulphate is formed.

Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s) ↓

Zinc Copper

sulphate

Zinc

sulphate

Copper