Question
Zn rod is immersed in CuSO4 solution. What will you observe after an hour? Explain your observation in terms of redox reaction.

Answer

$\text{Zn}\text{(s)}+\text{CuSO}_4\text{(aq)}\xrightarrow{ \ \ \ \ \ \ }\text{ZnSO}_4\text{(aq)}+\text{Cu(s)}$
The blue colour will get discharged and reddish brown copper metal will get deposited.

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