In a lab about the activity series, a solution of copper(II)chloride is placed in a test tube with zinc metal. If zinc is higher up on the activity series, it will produce a reaction and replace the copper. Bits of copper are seen in the bottom of the test tube. A good conclusion would be?

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sreekar369 · Answer

it is a displacement reaction

anonymous · Answer

A)
Zinc is lower on the activity series because there is no evidence of a reaction.	
B)
Zinc is higher on the activity series because there is no evidence of a reaction.	
C)
Zinc is lower on the activity series because there is clear evidence of a reaction.	
D)
Zinc is higher on the activity series because there is clear evidence of a reaction.

sreekar369 · Answer

Zinc is higher on the activity series because there is clear evidence of a reaction.

anonymous · Answer

can I get an explanation please?

sreekar369 · Answer

cucl2+zn-->zncl2+cu
as  zinc is more reactive than copper it replaces so it is clear tht zinc is higher reactive
and the rective sereies goes like it 
k>na>ca>mg>al>zn>fe>pb>cu>ag>au

anonymous · Answer

Ahh. I see. Thanks!`

sreekar369 · Answer

np :)