Single Displacement Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is single displacement reaction?
A
A reaction where an atom of a compound is displaced by a highly reactive metal.
Example: Zn + 2dil HCl → ZnCl2 + H2
2
Q
What happens in the reaction Fe + CuSO4?
A
Iron displaces copper from copper sulfate solution.
Example: Fe + CuSO4 → FeSO4 + Cu
3
Q
What is the result of the reaction Zn + CuSO4?
A
Zinc displaces copper from copper sulfate solution.
Example: Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu
