Question

Look at the equation for a displacement reaction below. What lost electrons in the reaction? Give the full name, not the symbols.​

Answer 1

Answer: copper or copper ion

Explanation: The copper ions (Cu2+) gained 2 electrons to form copper atoms.

Answer 2

Cupric ions

Step-by-step explanation:

In the single displacement reaction shown, the cupric ions lost two electrons.

Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu

The replacement of a metallic ion in solution by a metal atom higher in the activity series than than the metal in solution falls into this category of reactions.

Since Zn higher in the series, it displacements the cupric ions.