Question

Use the reactions to complete the activity.
Zn+CuSO4→ZnSO4+Cu
Zinc (Zn) reacts with copper sulfate (CuSO4) to form zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) and copper (Cu). A classmate tells you this is a reaction in a galvanic cell. in 1-2 sentences describe how you know your classmate is correct?

Answer 1

Your classmate is correct because the reaction between zinc and copper sulfate exemplifies a displacement reaction where zinc displaces copper due to being more reactive, which is a key feature of galvanic cells. In a galvanic cell, a spontaneous redox reaction occurs, generating electrical energy, and this reaction demonstrates the oxidation of zinc (anode) and the reduction of copper ions (cathode), consistent with the principles of electrochemistry.