What happens when zinc metal is added to copper sulfate?

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What happens when zinc metal is added to copper sulfate?

What does the zinc begin to look like over a period of time? (after 30 minutes or so)?

2007-01-21 14:36:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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IF Zn IS IN SHAPE OF PIECE OFPLATE OR ROD

IT 'LL CORRODE IN THE SOLUTION

IF IT IS IN THE FORM OF FLAKES OF CRYSTALS OR POWDER, IT''LL GET DISSOLVED IN THE SOLUTION

CREDIT GOES TO HIGHER REACTIVITY OF Zn AS COMPARED TO Cu.

2007-01-21 14:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by krissh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a spontaneous electrochemical reaction occurs in which the zn is oxidised and the copper ions reduced. the copper metal coats the zinc metal.

2007-01-21 22:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by Yobbomate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Metallic copper will appear on the surface, so the zinc will look copper-colored.

2007-01-21 22:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋