Question

Write the word and balanced chemical equations for the reaction between:

Copper + zinc nitrate (zinc is more reactive than copper)

Answer 1

Word Equation:

Zinc + Copper (II) nitrate → Copper + Zinc nitrate

Formula Equation:

Zn (s) + Cu(NO3)2 (aq) → Cu (s) + Zn(NO3)2 (aq)

Ionic Equation:

Zn (s) + Cu2+ (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cu (s)

Description

A 1 gram granule of zinc metal was dropped into a test tube containing 10 cm

3

of clear blue copper nitrate solution (1 M). The zinc quickly began to react with the solution producing a clear green solution and a darker solid at the bottom of the test tube.

Step-by-step explanation: