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Yes. Iron is more reactive than copper, so will displace it from a compound. If you put a piece of iron into copper sulfate solution, it will be soon coated with a deposit of orangey red copper.CuSO4 + Fe --> FeSO4 + Cu

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The reaction is:
CuSO4 + Zn = ZnSO4 + Cu

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11y ago

Because copper and sulfate are stable, but Aluminum is the more stable option and sulfate would rather bond with Aluminum. Hope this helps.

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aluminium is more reactive therefore seperate the copper from suflfure, you will end up with copper and sulfur/water solution.

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