Can copper sulphate be prepared from copper metal and dilute sulphuric acid?

Answer 1

No, it cannot be prepared by this method under normal conditions.

For preparing copper sulphate, copper should be added to the sulphate salt of a metal which is less reactive than copper like Mercury, silver and gold

Answer 2

Yes, copper sulfate can be prepared from copper metal and dilute sulfuric acid through a chemical reaction known as copper displacement. When copper metal is added to dilute sulfuric acid, it reacts to form copper sulfate along with the release of hydrogen gas.