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| 5. After 20 minutes we see the deposition of Copper over iron nail.<br> | | 5. After 20 minutes we see the deposition of Copper over iron nail.<br> |
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− | The process of losing electrons is called "Oxidation" and the process of gaining electrons is called "Reduction". These two processes taking place simultaneously hence we call it as [http://www.chemguide.co.uk/inorganic/redox/definitions.html '''“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 the process of gaining electrons is called "Reduction". These two processes taking place simultaneously hence we call it as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redox '''“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. |
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| ''' CuSO4 + Fe → FeSO4 + Cu ''' | | ''' CuSO4 + Fe → FeSO4 + Cu ''' |