In the reaction Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu, which species is reduced?

Practice Questions

Q1
In the reaction Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu, which species is reduced?
  1. Zn
  2. CuSO4
  3. ZnSO4
  4. Cu

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In the reaction Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu, which species is reduced?
  • Step 1: Identify the reactants in the reaction: Zn (zinc) and CuSO4 (copper sulfate).
  • Step 2: Identify the products in the reaction: ZnSO4 (zinc sulfate) and Cu (copper).
  • Step 3: Understand what reduction means: Reduction is when a species gains electrons.
  • Step 4: Determine which element is losing electrons: Zinc (Zn) is losing electrons.
  • Step 5: Determine which element is gaining electrons: Copper (Cu) is gaining electrons from zinc.
  • Step 6: Conclude that since copper gains electrons, it is the species that is reduced.
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