The process of losing electrons is called Oxidation, and which loses electrons is calleed Reduction. These two processes taking place simultaneously hence we call it as “Redox reaction”. Here Iron loses electrons whereas Copper gains electrons. So, Iron is more reactive than Copper hence, it displaces Copper from Copper sulphate solution. | The process of losing electrons is called Oxidation, and which loses electrons is calleed Reduction. These two processes taking place simultaneously hence we call it as “Redox reaction”. Here Iron loses electrons whereas Copper gains electrons. So, Iron is more reactive than Copper hence, it displaces Copper from Copper sulphate solution. |