Chapter 4, Problem 4.145AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The given reaction between copper ion and zinc metal is to be validated for being an example of an ion exchange process.

Concept introduction: In the ion exchange process the relative positions of two ions get exchanged which means that first ion will take the position of second ion and vice-versa.

To determine: If the given reaction between copper ion $\left({\text{Cu}}^{\text{2+}}\right)$ and zinc metal $\left(\text{Zn}\right)$ is the example of an ion exchange process or not.