Question

It's Elemental - Balancing Act!
Balance this equation!
(Equation number 2 of 5)



Zn

+

CuSO4

→

ZnSO4

+

Cu


1


1


1


1

Answer 1

To balance the equation:

\[
\text{Zn} + \text{CuSO}_4 \rightarrow \text{ZnSO}_4 + \text{Cu}
\]

we can follow these steps:

1. **Identify the compounds and elements involved**: Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), and Copper(II) sulfate (CuSO₄) along with Zinc sulfate (ZnSO₄).

2. **Count the atoms of each element on both sides**:
- **Reactants**:
- Zn: 1
- Cu: 1
- S: 1
- O: 4
- **Products**:
- Zn: 1
- Cu: 1
- S: 1
- O: 4

3. **Balance the equation**:
- Both sides have:
- 1 Zinc (Zn)
- 1 Copper (Cu)
- 1 Sulfur (S)
- 4 Oxygens (O)

Since both sides are equal, the equation is already balanced.

The balanced equation is:

\[
\text{Zn} + \text{CuSO}_4 \rightarrow \text{ZnSO}_4 + \text{Cu}
\]

This can be expressed with coefficients, but they all equal 1:

\[
1 \text{Zn} + 1 \text{CuSO}_4 \rightarrow 1 \text{ZnSO}_4 + 1 \text{Cu}
\]

Thus, the balanced version of your given reaction is correct as it stands!