Balance Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu
Zn(s) + CuSO₄(aq) → ZnSO₄(aq) + Cu(s)
Balance an equation
Arrow. Type -> or =. Subscripts. Plain digits: H2SO4, Ca(OH)2, CuSO4.5H2O. Charges. Fe3+, OH-, SO4 2-, and e- for an electron. States. (s), (l), (g) and (aq) are kept. Coefficients you type are checked.
Zn(s)+CuSO₄(aq)→ZnSO₄(aq)+Cu(s)
Balanced
Atoms on each side
| Atom | As writtenleft : right | Balancedleft : right |
|---|---|---|
| Zn | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| Cu | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| S | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| O | 4:4 | 4:4 |
Check atoms
How to balance it, step by step
- Count each element on both sides. Every count already matches, so no coefficients are needed.
- Check: Zn 1 = 1, Cu 1 = 1, S 1 = 1, O 4 = 4. Balanced.
What happens
It is a displacement reaction: a more reactive element pushes a less reactive one out of its compound. Zinc displaces copper from copper sulphate. The blue colour of the solution fades.
Zinc and copper sulphate: quick answers
What is the balanced equation for zinc and copper sulphate?
Zn(s) + CuSO₄(aq) → ZnSO₄(aq) + Cu(s). It is already balanced as written, so every coefficient is 1. Each side then has 1 Zn, 1 Cu, 1 S and 4 O.
What type of reaction is zinc and copper sulphate?
It is a displacement reaction: a more reactive element pushes a less reactive one out of its compound. Zinc displaces copper from copper sulphate. The blue colour of the solution fades.
How do you balance Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu?
Count the atoms of each element on both sides: 1 Zn, 1 Cu, 1 S and 4 O. They already match, so no coefficients are needed.