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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 three to five sentences, describe how you know your classmate is correct? Make your answer simple, coherent, and intended for 9th grade.

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The equation shows zinc metal turning into Zn2+ and copper ions (Cu2+) turning into copper metal, so zinc is losing electrons (oxidation) and copper ions are gaining electrons (reduction). If the zinc and copper are put in their solutions and connected by a wire, the electrons flow from the zinc to the copper, which makes an electric current. In a galvanic cell the place where zinc is oxidized is the anode and the place where copper is reduced is the cathode. Because this spontaneous electron flow produces electricity, the reaction can be used in a galvanic cell.