Word Equation: Copper (II) Sulfate + Zinc -> Zinc Sulfate + Copper (II)

[UrbanXrisis]

When Copper (II) sulfate is added to Zinc, it becomes Zinc Sulfate and Copper, but is the copper an ion [copper(II)]? or is it just copper?

Zinc+Copper (II) sulfate -> Zinc Sulfate + Copper
or
Zinc+Copper (II) sulfate -> Zinc Sulfate + Copper (II)

 

[dextercioby]

Depends on the medium of reaction... For example if Cu(II)SO_{4} is solid (anhidrous) crystal and u add a piece of solid zinc,there would be no chemical reaction...

Basically the reaction,under certain conditions (pressure,temperature,aqueous solution) should go
$$Zn+CuSO_{4}\rightarrow Cu\downarrow +ZnSO_{4}$$

If you want to write the ionic reaction,be my guest.

Daniel.

 

[Gokul43201]

Zinc+Copper (II) sulfate -> Zinc Sulfate + Copper
or
Zinc+Copper (II) sulfate -> Zinc Sulfate + Copper (II)

The first is correct.

The second does not balance charge.