A clean strip of zinc metal with a mass of is immersed in of aqueous copper(II)…
CHEMISTRY · Multi-part · AP · Chemistry · Chemical Reactions · Chemical Reactions
Problem
A clean strip of zinc metal with a mass of 1.50g is immersed in 100.mL of 0.500M aqueous copper(II) sulfate and allowed to stand until the reaction is complete. Solid copper is deposited on the surface of the zinc strip.
(a) Write the balanced molecular equation (include physical states) for the reaction that occurs.
(b) Write the corresponding complete ionic equation.
(c) Derive the net ionic equation.
(d) Demonstrate explicitly that the net ionic equation is balanced for both mass and charge by providing a tally of atoms and net charge on each side.
(e) Determine the maximum mass of solid copper, in grams, that could be deposited on the zinc strip. Clearly show the stoichiometric reasoning and any limiting-reactant analysis used in your calculation.