Consider the proposed net ionic equation Zn(s) + Cu (aq) → Zn (aq) + Cu (aq)

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Oxidation, reduction and redox reactions · Oxidation, reduction and redox reactions

Problem

Consider the proposed net ionic equation Zn(s) + Cu

^{2+}

(aq) → Zn

^{2+}

(aq) + Cu

^{2+}

(aq). State whether this equation violates conservation of mass, conservation of charge, both, or neither, and justify your choice in one sentence.