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Copper, along with the other members of group 11A (gold and silver included) are unreactive metals because of their electron configuration. The s subshell promotes one of its electrons to the 3d subshell, giving it a filled 3 subshell and only one electron in its outer 4s subshell. Therefore, there is no electron-electron repulsion in the outer subshell, making all electrons rather stable in comparison to all other metals.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoit depends upon their reactivity,on how they react with oxygen and hydrogen.as we know ,copper is a metallic elements.this element reacts more to other elements in oxygen and hydrogen like:calcium and potassium. it depends upon their reactivity,on how they react with oxygen and hydrogen.as we know ,copper is a metallic elements.this element reacts more to other elements in oxygen and hydrogen like:calcium and potassium.
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∙ 14y agoit forms an unreactive layer of oxide over its surface
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∙ 11y agoBecause its standard reduction potential potential value is less than copper.
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∙ 11y agoit is a poor conductor
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∙ 12y agoReactive!
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Why can iron be used to get copper sulfate solution?
Because iron is a more reactive metal than copper.
Why colour of copper sulphate solution changes to light green when iron filings are added?
When an iron nail is dipped in the copper sulfate solution then iron displaces copper from the copper sulfate because iron is more reactive than copper.
Is iron more reactive than sulfur?
Yes, iron is more reactive than calcium as iron is a metal and generally metals are more reactive than non-metals and calcium is a non-metal.
Is copper more reactive than hydrogen?
No. Hydrogen is more reactive than Copper according to the reactivity series.
What happens on placing iron nails in a beaker containing Copper Sulphate?
when iron nails are kept in a beaker containing copper sulphate displacement reaction takes place.Iron is more reactive than copper so it displaces copper from the copper sulphate solution.Thus it becomes iron sulphate+copper
Why is iron able to replace copper in copper sulfate?
Iron is more reactive than copper.
Why can iron be used to get copper from copper sulfate solution?
Iron is more reactive than copper
Why can iron be used used to get copper from copper sulfate solution?
Iron is more reactive than copper
What doesn't react with iron sulphate but deposits copper in copper sulphate?
Iron is more reactive than copper.
Why can iron be used to get copper sulfate solution?
Because iron is a more reactive metal than copper.
Why can't copper replace iron in salt water?
Copper is less reactive than iron, therefore iron will exist as an aqueous ion and copper will be an elemental metal. See the "reactivity series for metals."
Why copper cannot replace iron from its solution?
Copper is less reactive than Iron and hence, cannot displace Iron from any of its solutions. Anyhow, the reverse is possible ie, Iron can displace Copper from it's solution as it is more reactive than Copper.
Why copper cannot displace iron from iron sulphate solution?
Iron is more reactive than copper. In other words, compared to copper, iron is more stable in a compound while copper is more stable as a pure element than iron is.
How can an iron knife electroplated with copper?
Iron is more reactive than copper and can displace copper from solutions; copper is deposited on the knife surface.
Will copper displace the iron from iron oxide?
No, copper is less reactive than iron.
Why can iron be used to get copper from copper sulfate?
Iron can be used to get copper from Copper Sulfate because it is more reactive than Copper (higher up in the reactivity series).
If steel and copper were in contact in an electrolyte which would corrode?
Steel will corrode as the iron in it is more reactive than copper.
